The state flag of Michigan represents the landscape, the fauna, and the history of the state in one flag. As the third flag of the state since its inception, it was enshrined into Michigan state law in 1911. The coat…
The Halona Blowhole, sometimes spelled Halona Blow Hole, is a popular tourist destination in Hawaii. It is found on the south shore of the island of Oahu, north of Haunama Bay along Kalanianole Highway. Widely regarded as a can't-miss destination,…
The Florida panhandle refers to the northwest part of the state of Florida in the United States. This skinny section extends above the Gulf of Mexico. The biggest city in the region is the state’s capital, Tallahassee. The Florida panhandle…
The Boys & Girls Club of America is one of the country’s most venerable institutions for youth, dating back to the 19th century. As a modern organization, the group seeks to provide entertainment, assistance and guidance to young people in…
Average vehicle occupancy in the United States has dropped by about half a person since 1970. The average vehicle occupancy in 1970 was about 2.2 people, but by 2010, it had dropped to about 1.7 people per car. In practical…
The Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman, Alabama features the artistic works of Brother Joseph Zoettl, a Benedictine monk who resided at the St. Bernard Abbey. What began as a hobby turned into a type of outdoor American museum, as Brother…
Mammoth Cave National Park is the world's largest cave system. Located in the state of Kentucky in the United States, the park contains more than 360 miles (579 km) of cave passageways, making it twice as large as the next…
Ivy Green is a historic home in the U.S. state of Alabama that is famed as the childhood residence of Helen Keller, a deaf-blind American who gained great notoriety for her breakthroughs in communication and advocacy for the disabled. The…
Iowa is known for many things, including corn and pork production, political caucuses, and the Iowa State Fair. It became the 29th state in the U.S. in 1846, and it’s the only state to be bordered on two sides by…
Arizona’s state flower is the saguaro cactus blossom. The cactus blossom was first adopted in 1901 as the territorial flower of Arizona. It was later designated Arizona’s state flower by an act of the Arizona General Assembly in 1931. The…