Arizona
Arizona is home to the jaw-dropping Grand Canyon, crazy desert wildlife, and very hot summers.
One of the 13 original colonies, NC is filled with historical events that even many natives are in the dark about. The state was given it’s title, North Carolina way back in 1663. It was then that King Charles II declared the land between the Virginia Colony and Florida to be the Carolina charter. Centuries later, we
Carly RutledgeSep 20, 2016
Look out MTV Cribs, there’s a house in North Carolina that out does any celeb home! Spreading across 8,000 acres in Asheville, NC, the Biltmore Estate is the largest home in America. The gigantic home was ranked eighth in America’s Favorite Architecture back in 2007 and continues to be a favored tourist attraction. 1. The Biltmore Estate
Carly RutledgeAug 30, 2016
Starved Rock State Park was recently voted the number one attraction in the state of Illinois. For those currently living in Illinois, returning to the amazing park again and again is fairly easy to do. If not, consider making a trip every so often to enjoy all Starved Rock State Park has to offer. Families
Ashley ParadaAug 16, 2016
#1 Saguaro National Park is divided into two halves. About twenty miles east of Tucson, you’ll find the Rincon Mountain District, or Saguaro Park East. On the east side of the park you can take the picturesque Cactus Forest Loop Drive, covering more than eight miles and passing many tempting trail heads. Many tourists flock
Cheyenne ReedJul 21, 2016
If you’re ever in Phoenix, it won’t be hard to see that there are a ton of things to do. This list gives you 10 places to start, if you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the choices. #1 Arizona Science Center The Arizona Science Center’s motto is “Never stop wondering,” so if you feel like learning, it’s
Cheyenne ReedApr 16, 2016I’m guessing that when most people think of the state of Indiana, the first image that comes to their head is one of seemingly endless cornfields. But we all know that Indiana has a lot more going on. Or we should at least all know. Here are 3 reasons why the entire country should be thankful for Indiana:
Garfield by Jim Davis
Creator, Jim Davis went to college in Muncie, Indiana and based his famous comic strip and cartoon series, Garfield there. The house of Garfield’s bachelor owner Jon Arbuckle is located in Muncie.
Sanders Quarry in Monroe County, Indiana
One of the richest sources of limestone on the planet is located in Indiana. Indiana’s limestone has helped build the Pentagon, the Empire State Building, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the National Cathedral, and more.
The first gasoline pump
The first gasoline pump was created in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on Sept. 5, 1885. This pump was invented and built by a man with an awesome name, Sylvanus Freelove Bowser.
The United States thanks you Indiana. Thank you the laughs. Thank you for the building material. And thank you for the gas!
John Newell is a professional musician as well as student, who is currently working on his PhD in Rhetoric and Composition at The University of Washington. He is also a photographer and freelance writer.
Every state seems to have somehow passed some very strange laws in their history. They are often outdated and have very little, if anything to do with modern society. However, these laws stay on the books until someone challenges them through a lengthy political process, which in the end may not be worth it. This
John NewellAug 2, 2016
