I've been to all 50 states. I'm not in a hurry to come back to these 5, equal although I liked visiting them.

In my opinion, North Dakota is among the country's most otherworldly and beautiful states. Although I regard it value a sojourn for anyone who appreciates plains, prairies, badlands, and wildlife, it is — to me — the kind of location that's a once-in-a-lifetime visit.

The state's remoteness and deficiency of larger cities (only Fargo has additional than 100,000 residents) create it a location that isn't necessarily as uncomplicated to sojourn on a quick weekend trip.

Since things are additional dispersed out, this trip requires additional preparedness than others. So, although I'd affection to go rear eventually, I likely won't discover myself there again soon.

Even although I haven't visited all border of Indiana — and enjoyed my former visits — I don't see myself returning anytime soon.

I favor visiting many of the states about Indiana and am continually operating to get rear to them. For example, Michigan and Wisconsin are two of my favorite places to visit

Though Indiana has a major national park, Indiana Dunes, I'd fairly sojourn the dirt dunes in Michigan or merely caput to Chicago, which is small than an hr from the park.

Because of its proximity to my residence in Colorado, I discover myself traveling through Nebraska fairly often. I've visited the province dozens of times and have traveled to many outdoor recreation opportunities, parks, and unique destinations throughout the state.

Though I've had a blast exploring Omaha's vibrant art scene, and Scotts Bluff National Monument is merely stunning, the landscape isn't one I would choose complete the surrounding areas in South Dakota or Wyoming.

Kansas has additional to recommendation than the traditional plains many group think of, but I motionless discover the landscape to be slightly monotonous.

I did affection exploring hidden gems akin Monument Rocks' elephantine chalk formations, which increase dramatically from the plains.

But although the state's mostly agrarian and agriculture nature is charming, I'd fairly be in nearby Colorado or Missouri for additional varied landscapes.

This one is durable since I think Nevada's province parks are several of the most amazing in the country. I equal have fun on an occasional trip to Las Vegas. The lone issue I have alongside Nevada is the remoteness of several of the highways.

The province is residence to what Life mag dubbed the "Loneliest Road in America" in 1986. The extend of US Route 50 that crosses the province is remote, isolated, and vast.

I've enjoyed driving the highway and another areas of the province additional than once. But lately, I've felt additional comfortable knowing that others are nearby whenever I'm traveling solo.

Correction: June 18, 2024 — An before type of this narrative mistakenly included Illinois fairly than Kansas in the summary bullets as among the states the author wouldn't come back to.

Correction: June 20, 2024 — An before type of this narrative misstated that the author has family in Nebraska.

This narrative was initially published on June 20, 2024, and most lately updated on September 29, 2026.