Exploring the States

Nebraska is an agricultural kingdom. Its farms and fields blanket the prairies and plains. Discover how the early sodbusters thrived in an almost treeless landscape to create the Cornhusker… More →

It’s no surprise that Florida is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation. Its sandy beaches and amusement parks attract millions of tourists each year, and the warm, relaxed lifestyle More →

From the Great Plains to the Black Hills, South Dakota is a state of varied landscapes. It is known for its natural and human-made landmarks, such as the Badlands and Mount Rushmore. Kids… More →

Historically, farming has played a major role in Georgia’s economy. The state is known best for its crops of cotton, peanuts, and peaches. Today Georgia is an economic leader in the South,… More →

Virginia has a long and rich history, from the English colony of Jamestown to the battlefields of the Civil War. It is also home to such diverse environments as the Chesapeake Bay and the… More →

Arkansas is full of hidden gems—literally! Beautiful rocks and minerals surface at Crater of Diamonds State Park, a diamond mine open to the public. But there’s much more to discover in this… More →

The Great Plains stretch across the length of North Dakota. These vast expanses were once filled with millions of buffalo. Today the North Dakota plains are an important agricultural site,… More →

Utah is a land of tall mountains and arid deserts. In 1869, the final spike of the transcontinental railroad was driven in Utah, connecting the east and west. Come learn all about the Beehive More →

On December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the United States Constitution, thus earning it the nickname, “The First State.” Despite its modest size, Delaware is now home… More →

The seaside state of North Carolina is a beautiful land of beaches, wetlands, and low mountains. It was near Kitty Hawk that the Wright brothers made their historic first flight. Young… More →

Northwest Arizona is home to one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the country. The Grand Canyon was formed over millions of years as the Colorado River carved through layers of… More →

Decades ago, Alabama witnessed the beginnings of the civil rights movement. Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery city bus. Her activism led to a boycott… More →