by Carol Patton | Sep 12, 2022 | All About States
All About North Dakota: A Place of Badlands, Snow Angels & Smiling Snakes Over the past century, North Dakota has been known by several nicknames: The Rough Rider State: Before Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th president in 1901, he led a cavalry, or army on...
by Carol Patton | Aug 29, 2022 | All About States
Wisconsinites (people who live in Wisconsin) have invented lots of stuff. The state claims that the first kindergarten in the US, possibly the world, took place here in a city called Watertown. Love milk shakes or smoothies? The blender was created in Wisconsin. So...
by Carol Patton | Aug 16, 2022 | All About States
As the driest state in the country, Nevada supports a rich environment, culture, and history that includes aliens, entertainment, mining and even blue jeans! Located in a remote desert in southern Nevada is a place called Area 51. It was developed in 1955 to test...
by Carol Patton | Aug 8, 2022 | All About States
There’s a common saying among Texans: “Everything is bigger in Texas!” After Alaska, Texas is the second biggest state in the country in terms of size and is larger than ANY country in Europe. Likewise, Texas also comes in second in terms of population, right behind...
by Carol Patton | Jul 18, 2022 | All About States
Oregon is the only state that celebrates its birthday on Valentine’s Day, which is February 14th. Likewise, its state’s flag is the only one in the country that is two-sided. On the front, you will see the state seal and on the back, there is a gold figure of a...
