Fall 2025

Featured stories and travel highlights from the Fall 2025 issue of Explore USA Magazine.

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Dubuque, Iowa: Where History Meets the Mighty Mississippi

Perched on limestone bluffs beside the Mississippi, Dubuque is a city that radiates Midwest energy while blending heritage, natural beauty, and small-city openness. As one of the oldest communities west of the river, it’s filled with history: stately 19th-century buildings, scenic riverside paths, and neighborhoods with their own unique feel. The mighty Mississippi runs through […]

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Liberal, Kansas

In far southwest Kansas, where the horizon rolls for miles and the sky never ends, sits a community shaped by generosity. Before it was a town, Liberal drew travelers to its “liberal well” so named because S.S. Rogers gave free water to pioneers, unlike neighbors who charged for every bucket. As more settlers passed through,

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Midwest Madness

From wide-open plains to beautiful lakeside towns, the Midwest offers countless hidden gems and unforgettable adventures. This piece delves into the heart of America’s heartland, filled with small towns, cultural pursuits, major seasonal celebrations, outdoor escapes, and the welcoming spirit this region is known for. Winter festivals, cozy small-town main streets, and surprising sights all

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Jamestown, North Dakota

The best trips do more than create memories; they create traditions. Think of a photo you snap every year, a peaceful fishing hole just for you, or a place that feels familiar even on your first visit. That’s what you’ll discover in Jamestown, North Dakota. Snap a selfie at the World’s Largest Buffalo, a landmark

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Midwest Madness

From wide-open plains to beautiful lakeside towns, the Midwest offers countless hidden gems and unforgettable adventures. This piece delves into the heart of America’s heartland, filled with small towns, cultural pursuits, major seasonal celebrations, outdoor escapes, and the welcoming spirit this region is known for. Winter festivals, cozy small-town main streets, and surprising sights all

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