One-hundred eighty-two years ago today – January 26, 1837 – Michigan became an official U.S. state. Damn, I totally forgot to buy a birthday card! What were… Read more “Happy 182 Birthday, State of Michigan!”
Category: U.S. States
Most Populous U.S. Cities – State by State
Note: Capital cities indicated with asterisks. Numbers based on most recent U.S. Census estimates. Cities with populations of one million or more are indicated in red. Alabama:… Read more “Most Populous U.S. Cities – State by State”
“Unofficial” State Mottoes
My husband and I took a road trip in 2016 and we made up the following state mottoes. Keep in mind these are just for fun and… Read more ““Unofficial” State Mottoes”
(REVISED) Updated 1983 School Report- State Populations, Bizarre State Facts And More!
This blog will be periodically updated when I come across new facts about states. See new additional state fact for Nebraska… Thirty-five years ago, when I was… Read more “(REVISED) Updated 1983 School Report- State Populations, Bizarre State Facts And More!”
More facts about U.S. states I learned today…
I’m still truckin’ along on my state populations/facts “megablog.” I got through all of the letter “N” states today, so I only have a dozen or more… Read more “More facts about U.S. states I learned today…”
Just The Parks, Ma’Am! List of all National Parks in U.S.
I recently posted a more detailed national parks blog that lists all of the national parks, national memorials, monuments, etc., which you can view here.… Read more “Just The Parks, Ma’Am! List of all National Parks in U.S.”
U.S. National Parks – Listed By State
There are 58 national parks in the United States (not including national historic sites, national monuments, etc.). Chances are, you’ve heard of a handful of them –… Read more “U.S. National Parks – Listed By State”
The U.S. states and the years they became states!
Sixteen states were admitted to the union under this guy’s watch – more than any others who have held the same job. Here is George Washington, aka… Read more “The U.S. states and the years they became states!”
Meet Virginia- Swamps, Presidents, and Mountains, Oh My!
I guess you could say this is “part two” to a blog I recently posted about a road trip to Virginia which you can read here. Ah, the… Read more “Meet Virginia- Swamps, Presidents, and Mountains, Oh My!”
State Borders by the numbers
Here’s a listing of U.S. states and the other states they touch, in order of the number of borders: 1 Maine 2 Florida, South Carolina, Washington 3… Read more “State Borders by the numbers”
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