United States

In addition to its abundant production of potatoes, minerals, and water, the land of Idaho also boasts a few natural extremes. Among the varied landscapes you’ll find one of the world’s… More →

Illinois is called “The Prairie State” for the vast plains that dominate its landscape. In contrast, its northeast corner is occupied by Chicago, the state’s most populous city and an… More →

Indiana proudly calls itself the “Crossroads of America” and “Main Street of the Midwest.” Both historically and in modern times, the state’s central location has served the travel of people… More →

More than ninety percent of Iowa’s land is dedicated to agriculture. Farmers grow more corn here than in any other state, about a fifth of the nation’s crop. Iowans are proud of their state’s More →

Glance at a map, and it’s easy to notice the central location of Kansas. In fact, a stone shaft in a pasture in north-central Kansas marks the geographic center of the contiguous United… More →

As a border state between the North and South, Kentucky’s allegiances have long been divided. During the Civil War it remained part of the Union, but many citizens still fought for the South. More →

In the southern state of Louisiana, New Orleans takes the spotlight. This boisterous city is steeped in French, Spanish, and African influence. It is here that the world-famous Mardi Gras… More →

Maine owes its idyllic coastline to Ice Age glaciers. They carved the cliffs, bays, and inlets that punctuate Maine’s rugged shores. Meanwhile, the state’s interior is covered in vast forests More →

Massachusetts has played host to many landmarks in our nation’s history. In 1620, the Pilgrims settled New Plymouth along the southeast coast. A year later, they shared the first Thanksgiving More →

“The Land of 10,000 Lakes” is a modest nickname for Minnesota, where closer to 12,000 lakes dot the land. The lakes play a major role in the recreational activities of the state. What is… More →

Mississippi is named for the great river that forms its western border and sustains the state in many ways. Its floodplain is covered in thick, fertile soil that supports the growth of crops. More →

Montana is a wilderness of expansive plains and rugged mountains. This is the land of the grizzly and the buffalo, known as Big Sky Country for its wide-open skyline obstructed only by the… More →