Known as the Beehive State, Utah is a western U.S. state defined by its vast expanses of desert and the Wasatch Range mountains. Salt Lake City, the capital, is centered around the landmark Mormon Temple and its accompanying Tabernacle choir. Moab is a major destination for outdoor recreation, including hiking in nearby Arches and Canyonlands […]
Tennessee
Nicknamed “The Volunteer State,” Tennessee is located in the southeastern United States. It is the 36th largest state by area and the 16th most populous state with a population of over 6.8 million residents. Tennessee shares borders with Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas and Missouri. History Tennessee was admitted to the Union […]
South Dakota
South Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern United States. It was admitted as the 40th state on November 2, 1889. South Dakota covers 77,116 square miles, making it the 17th largest U.S. state by area. The state’s population in 2022 was estimated to be 896,581. South Dakota’s capital and largest city is Sioux […]
South Carolina
All About South Carolina All About South Carolina South Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. It is bordered by North Carolina, Georgia, and the Atlantic Ocean. South Carolina was one of the 13 original colonies that declared independence from Great Britain and helped form the United States. History of South Carolina […]
Rhode Island
Rhode Island – The Ocean State Rhode Island Rhode Island, officially the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest U.S. state by area and the seventh least populous, but it is also the second most densely populated. Rhode Island […]
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania – The Keystone State Pennsylvania is a state located in the northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. It is bordered by New York to the north and northeast, New Jersey to the east, Delaware to the southeast, Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, and Lake […]
Oregon
Oregon – The Beaver State Oregon is located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It achieved statehood on February 14, 1859, becoming the 33rd state to join the union. Oregon is bordered by Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada to the southeast, and Idaho to the east. With […]
Oklahoma
Oklahoma – The Sooner State Oklahoma, located in the South Central region of the United States, is known as the Sooner State. It was the 46th state admitted to the Union in 1907. The state has a population of around 4 million people and covers 69,898 square miles, making it the 20th largest state by […]
Ohio
All About Ohio – The Buckeye State Ohio, nicknamed the Buckeye State, is located in the Midwestern United States. It was admitted to the Union as the 17th state on March 1, 1803. Ohio is bordered by Lake Erie to the north, Pennsylvania to the east, West Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the south, […]
North Carolina
North Carolina – The Tar Heel State North Carolina is a state located on the east coast of the United States. With over 10 million residents, it is the 9th most populous state in the country. North Carolina is known for its beautiful beaches, rolling mountains, and southern hospitality. History of North Carolina North […]
New York
New York – The Empire State New York – The Empire State New York is located in the Northeastern United States and borders Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the Canadian provinces of Quebec and Ontario. With over 19 million residents, New York is the fourth most populous state in the US. History of […]
New Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the Southwestern United States. With a population of over 2 million people, New Mexico is the 36th most populous state in the country. The state has a diverse landscape including high desert plains, rugged mountains, and fertile valleys. Some key facts about New Mexico: Geography New Mexico borders […]
New Jersey
New Jersey: The Garden State New Jersey is located in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. It is bordered by the states of New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of over 9 million people, it is the 11th most populous state in the country. New Jersey […]
New Hampshire
New Hampshire: The Granite State New Hampshire, known as the Granite State, is located in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It was one of the original 13 colonies that declared independence from Great Britain. New Hampshire was admitted as the 9th state on June 21, 1788. Bordered by Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, […]
Nebraska
All About Nebraska Welcome to Nebraska, also known as the Cornhusker State! Located in the Great Plains region, Nebraska is known for its agriculture, especially corn and cattle production. Read on to learn more about this Midwestern state. General Information Nebraska is located in both the Great Plains and Midwestern United States. It achieved statehood […]
Montana
Welcome to Big Sky Country – All About Montana Montana, known as the Treasure State, is located in the northwestern United States. It borders Canada to the north, North Dakota and South Dakota to the east, Wyoming to the south, and Idaho to the southwest and west. With a population of just over 1 […]
Missouri
All About Missouri – The Show Me State Nicknamed the Show Me State, Missouri became the 24th state in 1821. Located in the Midwest region of the United States, Missouri has a population of over 6 million residents. The state covers 69,715 square miles of land and ranks 21st in size among the 50 […]
Mississippi
Mississippi: The Hospitality State Mississippi: The Hospitality State Nicknamed the Hospitality State, Mississippi is located in the southern United States along the Mississippi River. It was admitted to the Union in 1817 as the 20th state and was named after the Mississippi River which forms its western border. Mississippi is bordered by Tennessee to the […]
Minnesota
All About Minnesota – The North Star State All About Minnesota Minnesota, nicknamed the “North Star State” and the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”, is located in the Midwestern United States. Its name comes from the Dakota word “Mnisota” meaning “sky-tinted water”. Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd U.S. state on May 11, 1858. It has […]
Maryland
All About Maryland Maryland is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States. Known as “America in Miniature” for its diverse geography and culture, Maryland has a long and rich history dating back to its founding as an English colony in the 1600s. Keep reading to learn more about this […]