Wide open spaces are the norm in Wyoming, and the Great Plains that stretch across the landscape, though occasionally interrupted with chains of mountains, can seem never-ending. In fact, with 97,818 square miles of land, Wyoming is one of the largest states in the nation. Yet, it is also the least populous with a scant…
Sprawling green fields and tree-covered cliffs make up the landscape of most of Wisconsin – that is, the parts that have not been converted into bustling metropolitan areas. The state is home to several state parks and scenic trails that draw in visitors as well as residents simply looking to get away from the city….
Not content to remain part of the Virginia territory during the American Civil War, West Virginia broke away and became its own state. Those looking to get away from the cramped lifestyle of big city living will find plenty of elbow room in the Mountain State. Here, approximately 1.8 million people share 24,230 square miles…
The only state named after a president, Washington is a hotspot that knows how to entertain visitors and residents alike. Though there are plenty of sites to see throughout the state, from the rolling hills to the thick evergreen forests to the few arid deserts that dot the landscape, a majority of the population in…
Home to the oldest legislature in America, Virginia has played an important role in the history of the United States. It served as the territory for the first permanent New World English colony. It also is home to some of the nation’s oldest universities, including the College of William & Mary, which was founded in…
An idyllic Northeastern state with New England flair, Vermont has long been revered for its natural beauty and easily accessible quiet lifestyle amidst the urban buzz. Residents looking to get away from the skyscrapers and shopping centers can go watch the sun set over the still waters of Lake Champlain or hike along the skirts…
With more than 84,000 square miles of land, you may be surprised to learn that the over 2 million residents of Utah actually live only around the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, leaving most of the land uninhabited and untouched by man. Yet, the uninhabited parts of Utah may prove to be the most beautiful….
Second only to California in terms of population and second only to Alaska in terms of size, Texas well deserves its unofficial state motto: “Everything is bigger in Texas.” The Lone Star State is not only big in statistics, but it also has a hefty history. Spain, France, and Mexico all ruled the territory at…
Any country music lover is sure to make a pilgrimage to Tennessee at one point or another, and it is clear why the state remains a mecca for followers of Southern music; each year, the Volunteer State hosts the CMA Music Festival and Tennessee is also the birthplace of Sun Records, a label that launched…
When you think of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore may be the first and only thing that comes to mind. After all, the iconic mountainside carving that features the faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln is a tourist attraction that draws in visitors from all over the country as well as…
