Located in Pinal County between the cities of Phoenix and Tucson, along the Interstate 10 corridor, Eloy is a town of fewer than 20,000 residents which lies in the vast Sonoran Desert. Though there’s not much to the town itself, it has its fair share of historic, geologic and natural sites that you’ll want to …
Show Low, a charming city nestled in Navajo County, Arizona, has a population of approximately 10,000 residents. This small yet vibrant community has a fascinating history that dates back to its establishment in 1870, officially incorporating as a city in 1953. One of the most intriguing aspects of Show Low is the origin of its …
Translated into English, the Spanish word after which the town is named means walnuts. It’s anybody’s guess why they chose that name, but it’s probably because of the walnut trees that are found in the area, mostly on the fields of commercial growers. The town of Nogales is just a stone’s throw across the border …
Aptly known as the “Natural State,” Arkansas is located in the south-eastern part of the United States of America. Reportedly, 56% of the state is covered in forest, which includes 2.5 million acres of national forest, 50 state parks, 7 national scenic byways, and 3 state scenic byways. Once known as the “Bear State” due …
Located along the Atlantic coast in southern Florida’s Miami-Dade County, I found myself in Homestead, an oasis of small-town charm. It amazed me that this tranquil place was just 30 minutes south of Miami, the bustling hub of Florida, housing over six million people. As I explored Homestead, I realized that it offered visitors like …
A huge landlocked state in the northwestern area of the USA, Montana is the county’s fourth-biggest state. Known for its dramatic mountains, exciting wildlife, and abundant ways to get back to nature, Montana appears near the bottom of lists that detail the most densely populated states and the most populous states. That means there’s a …
Located in southwest Florida’s Lee County, Fort Myers has always been a place close to my heart. As a person who keeps coming back to this vibrant city, I can proudly say that it is one of the largest tourist destinations and economic centers in our region. When the last census was conducted, I remember …
Located in the western part of South Florida’s Broward County, the community of Weston was developed in the mid-’90s and borders the Everglades on its western edge. With a median family income that’s more than three times the national average, Weston has a reputation for exclusivity, but it’s surprisingly affordable by Florida standards. It’s also …
Neighbored by Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota, Iowa is a state in the Midwestern United States which is bordered by the Mississippi River on the east and the Missouri River on the west. The state flag’s distinctive resemblance to the flag of France is due to the French influence in the city …
The USA’s second-smallest state, teeny Delaware is just 96 miles long and 35 miles wide at its widest point. Crossing the state at its narrowest point is super easy—it measures just nine miles. The state has just three counties, the smallest number in the country. The population may not be huge but, thanks to the …