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Unique Northern Kansas Road Trip Itinerary: Rocks, Ruins, Raids
January 22, 2024January 29, 2025

People love to underestimate the Plains, but a northern Kansas road trip is full of unusual roadside attractions, gorgeous geological wonders, important Native American history, pristine wildlife preservation areas, and countless cultural heritage sites.

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What and Who is The Detour Effect?

The Detour Effect is what happens when you let yourself get off-course, whether in a travel itinerary or in life. The best experiences often occur on detours from "The Plan". I believe in traveling on a whim (with healthy risk management).

I work remotely and nomadically for a guided hiking tour operator. I once sat in a cubicle in the music industry. Then I said "nah" and ran off into the woods, where I still spend most of my time today. I like seedy motels, truck stops, hiking around the world, and being left alone.

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