Salina, KS

united states

Salina sits at the crossroads of I-70 and I-135 in central Kansas, serving as a natural pit stop for cross-country travelers heading between Denver and Kansas City. The flat prairie town experiences the full range of Great Plains weather, from summer thunderstorms to winter ice storms. It's home to Kansas Wesleyan University and houses one of the world's largest underground salt mines, extending 650 feet below the surface.