Known as the ‘North Star State’ after its formal motto L’Étoile du Nord, Minnesota is the 12th largest state in the United States of America and is located in the Midwestern and northern region. The 22nd most populous state in the nation, 60% of Minnesota’s population live in the Minneapolis – Saint Paul area, the …
Washington, not to be confused with Washington D.C. (the capital of United States), is in the Pacific Northwest of the country, and is named after the first president of America, George Washington. Also, nicknamed as “The Evergreen State”, Washington is the 42nd state of the country. The entire state of Washington comprises diverse scenic wonders …
The city of Russellville sits in Franklin County, Alabama, 18 miles south of Muscle Shoals. It was named after Major William Russell an early settler who assisted with the construction of Andrew Jackson’s military road which was to run between Nashville and New Orleans. The city is famed for its annual Watermelon Festival which showcases …
Popularly known as the “Cave State” after the 6,000 plus recorded caves in the state, Missouri is a part of the Midwestern region of the United States of America. Named after the third US president Thomas Jefferson, Jefferson City is the state’s capital and is regarded as the most beautiful town in America. The 18th …
The city of Tuskegee lies on the edge of picturesque Tuskegee National Forest, 39 miles east of Montgomery, Alabama. The name “Tuskegee” comes from a Muskogee word “Taskeke” which means “warriors”. The city was founded by General Thomas Simpson Woodward in 1833, and today, it’s one of the largest cities in Macon County. It has …
Dominated by The Appalachian Mountains in the east and the Mississippi River in the west, Tennessee is the 36th largest state in the south-eastern in the United States of America. The 16th most populous state in the nation, Tennessee is surrounded by eight other states namely Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and …
Gulf Shores lies on the southern coastline of Alabama near the Florida state border. With the aquamarine waters of the Gulf of Mexico stretching out in front of you, it’s an idyllic place to relax or explore the local area. Whether you wish to spend leisurely days sunbathing on pristine white sands, dining on the …
Rainbow City is located 6 miles south of Gadsden, Alabama. How the city got its name has divided locals for decades, some say it was named after Rainbow Drive – a highway which ran through the city, and others say it was after the “Rainbow Division”, part of the US Infantry. The city has received settlers …
Valley, Alabama lies on the banks of the Chattahoochee River around 32 miles north of Columbus, Georgia. The area was once known for its textile mill villages which produced cotton for the West Point Manufacturing Company. Today, you can still see remnants of the city’s industrial heritage in its buildings, mills and landscapes. There is …
The city of Clay, Alabama lies 25 minutes’ northeast of Birmingham. The city was given its name by the type of soil found in the local area. This fast-growing city was incorporated in the summer of 2000, and is home to picturesque lake parks, mountain preserves and close to world-class museums, making it the ideal place …