Name the film ‘there’s no place like home’. You’ve guessed it! The Wizard of Oz! Now, where is Dorothy’s home? Why it’s Kansas! This almost perfectly regular state can be called home by 2.9million people, and no, they don’t just click their heels and magic their way back here! Being the Midwest, Kansas State is …
How many times as a child were you challenged to spell Mississippi? Can you do it now? Close your eyes and try! The US State of Mississippi is more than just a champion spelling bee word! With the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and being home to the Mississippi Delta, there is a lot …
Regarding the best places to live in the United States, expect to find Virginia among the top contenders. The Mother of Presidents is known for its scenic natural landscape, as most states around the mid-Atlantic area, temperate climate, vast cultural diversity, and more. This is one of those all-inclusive states that remain appealing to everyone …
Connecticut, also known as The Nutmeg State, is a small state in the New England region in northeastern part of the United States. Although a part of New England, it is considered a part of the ‘Tristate area’ along with New York and New Jersey because of its proximity to both. The state is known …
The USA’s ninth largest state is just slightly larger than the total area of the UK! Oregon is one of the country’s most geographically diverse states, what with its coastline, mountains, forests, valleys and high desert. Thanks to these natural features, Oregon is a popular tourist destination. As a result of its vast range of …
With the state capital, Boise, set right in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, it is fair to say that Idaho is an adventure state. With almost unlimited outdoor activities to explore, fishing and rafting are ever-popular pastimes of Idahoans. Not only this but with Yellowstone National Park, Craters of the Moon National Monument and …
Named after Great Britain’s King George II, Georgia is one of the most diverse states in the United States. The state is known for its scenic coastline, immovable mountain peaks, and rich history. Home to Coca-Cola, Georgia seeps of southern charm while you take a walk along the cobblestone streets of Savannah. The state houses 47 …
New Mexico is one of the most geographically diverse of the fifty American states. It seems this southerly state does have it all; buzzing metropolitan cities, quaint rural villages, the Chihuahuan Desert, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains…the list goes on and on. Did you know that New Mexico has an official state tree? The Pinyon …
Nevada is the state of contrasts. With vast expansive desert spanning much of the state, we find a stark contrast nestled away in what you think would be a quiet corner of this western region. At the southernmost tip of Nevada, we find the lavish, luxurious and outrightly lairy, Las Vegas. Although the idea of …
Why spend thousands of bucks on a vacation to somewhere like the Caribbean when there are perfect beaches with crystal-clear waters in the Midwest? With over 3,200 miles of shoreline on its Great Lakes, Michigan is the second largest shoreline state in the United States. Relax on pristine beaches and spend your vacation sunbathing and …