Home of Temple Square, the Hogle Zoo, Liberty Park, and Red Butte Garden, Salt Lake City is the capital of the US state of Utah as well as the most populated, with 200,133 residents in 2020. It was settled in 1847 by pioneers who were led by Brigham Young, one of the most famous early … Read more
In eastern Michigan, just minutes from Lake Michigan, Grand Rapids is the second most populated city in the state, with almost 200,000 residents. The name comes from the Grand River, which is the largest inland river in Michigan. The climate in Grand Rapids is mild for this area, with summer temps in the low 80s … Read more
Brooklyn is one of the five boroughs in New York City in the state of New York. Being on the northeastern coast, the city gets hot in the summer and cold in the winter, sometimes snowing several feet. And if you have a dog, you know how much he hates being cooped up in the … Read more
Located in south-central Texas, Austin is the capital of the state and one of the most populated cities in the United States. It is known as the live music capital of the world, leading other cities with its many concerts and music festivals. The city is one of the oldest in the world, having evidence … Read more
Portland, Oregon, is known for its beautiful nature, delicious craft beer, and being the most bike-friendly city in the United States. It is also home to the smallest park in the world. Mill Ends Park is a 24-inch circular grassy space around a tree in downtown Portland that was recognized as a “park” in 1976. … Read more
South Carolina is situated between North Carolina and Georgia in the southeastern United States, with more than 225 miles of oceanfront on the Atlantic. With famous attractions like Hilton Head, Charleston, and Myrtle Beach, as well as the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, this is a popular tourist destination. Some of the most popular parks include … Read more
Located in the southeastern United States, North Carolina is surrounded by Virginia to the north, Tennessee to the west, South Carolina to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. And with over 10.4 million residents, you know it has to be a fantastic place to be whether you are visiting for business or … Read more
Between Maryland and Pennsylvania in the northeastern United States, Delaware is the second smallest state in the country, with only 1,954 square miles. But what makes it so popular is that it has 381 miles of coastline to enjoy. In fact, the whole eastern side of the state is like one big beach! Named after … Read more
Located in the northern Mideast section of the United States, Michigan is surrounded by water, including Lake Michigan to the west and north, Lake Huron on the east, and Lake Erie to the south. With so much waterfront space, you know there are some fantastic beaches in Michigan to enjoy. But sometimes, it can be … Read more
Texas is a huge state surrounded by New Mexico to the west, Oklahoma to the north, Arkansas to the northeast, Louisiana to the east, and Mexico to the south. In fact, it is the second-largest state in the United States, behind Alaska. It is also known as The Lone Star State because its first state … Read more
When you think of Hawaii, you automatically think of the beach. And there are certainly plenty of those on the 137 different volcanic islands of this unique state. The main islands consist of the eight largest, including Hawai’i, Maui, Kaho’olawe, Lana’i, Moloka’i, O’ahu, Kaua’i, and Ni’ihau. It is also the only state outside of North … Read more
Found in the midwestern United States, Illinois is surrounded by Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, and Indiana. It is well-known for its largest city, Chicago, as well as being part of the greater St. Louis Area. The state is also the birthplace of the first McDonald’s and Twinkies, two of the most iconic fast foods in … Read more
Located between Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, and Delaware, Maryland seems to be the center of everything in the northeast. Along its eastern border are 3,100 miles of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean with the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay to the south. It is the eighth smallest state in the United States … Read more
Georgia is a southeastern state in the US surrounded by Alabama to the west, Tennessee to the north, South Carolina to the east, Florida to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast. It became a state in 1788 and is the largest east of the Mississippi River. Not only does the state have … Read more
Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States, with just around 1,550 square miles. The state is bordered by Connecticut to the west, Massachusetts to the north and east, and the Atlantic Ocean, Rhode Island Sound, and Block Island Sound to the south. Settled in 1636 by a refugee named Roger Williams after … Read more
Maine is the most northeastern state in the United States and is well-known for its lighthouses, lobsters, and 3,478 miles of coastline. In fact, it has 65 lighthouses! Bordered by New Hampshire to the west, New Brunswick and Quebec, Canada to the northeast and northwest, and the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, the state … Read more
Connecticut is located in the northeastern section of the United States surrounded by New York to the west, Massachusetts to the north, Rhode Island to the east, and the Long Island Sound to the south. The state gets its name from the river with the same name that was revised from the Indian word Quinnetuket, … Read more
Although this east coast vacation spot spends part of the year in a deep freeze, Massachusetts has 267 official beaches. The state is known for its deep snow and ice-cold winters, but during the rest of the year, the locals and the tourists flock to the beach. But the history of the state is also … Read more
Located just below Canada in the northeastern corner of the United States, New York is one of the most renowned places in the world. It is surrounded by Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, with coastlines on Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and the North Atlantic Ocean. As one of the most populated … Read more
In the southwestern section of the United States, Alabama is a historical state that is home to many important landmarks from the Civil Rights Era. One of the main places being the Baptist Church on 16th Street, which was a protestor’s headquarters in the 1960s. Now it houses a museum dedicated to Rosa Parks and … Read more