Matthew Gray 
Whatcom County is built for adventure. The Chain Lakes Loop winds past mountain lakes so clear they mirror the sky, with jagged peaks rising above the trail. Table Mountain lifts you to a summit where the horizon opens wide and the wind feels like part of the journey. Chuckanut Ridge takes a different turn, leading … Read more
The happiest states in the US in 2025 tell a clear story about life across the country. The scores come from data on health, jobs, safety, income, and community. Each state is ranked from 50 to 1, so you can see where people face the hardest challenges and where life feels steady. Happiness is tied … Read more
Phoenix was once seen primarily as a winter retreat, but it has now transformed into a year-round global destination. In 2025, Maricopa County rises among the top tourist hotspots thanks to vibrant urban attractions, massive investments in regional development, booming event culture, and a balance between modern city life and rural escapes. With major sporting … Read more
After the states that start with D, the alphabet moves on to F. Florida is the only US state that starts with F, and it carries a story full of history, culture, and contradictions. Most people picture sunshine, beaches, and theme parks. Yet the roots of Florida reach back to the earliest chapters of America. … Read more
After the trio of states that start with C, the alphabet shifts to D. Delaware stands alone here as the only state in this group, and it makes the most of that position. Small in size but central in history, Delaware carries a legacy that stretches from colonial battles to modern boardrooms. Known proudly as … Read more
Arizona is famous for rules shaped by its desert. Cutting down a cactus without a permit can bring felony charges, a fact that often shocks outsiders. That law gave space for another story to grow, one that sounds just as dramatic but is not true. The claim says every Arizonan must give water to strangers … Read more
The population in the United States is still rising, but not at the pace people once expected. A new report from the Congressional Budget Office shows the total will move from 350 million in 2025 to about 367 million by 2055. That figure is lower than experts had projected at the start of the year. … Read more
Gun laws in America can look very different depending on the state you live in. Some states let people openly carry a firearm in public without a permit. Others require a special license, and a few do not allow open carry at all. Knowing where each state stands helps people understand their rights and the … Read more
After the club of states that start with A and the total absence of B, the letter C steps in with a tight little trio. States that start with C may look like a small group, but they stretch from the Pacific coast to the East Coast and all the way up into the Rockies. … Read more
Out of all fifty states, a surprising cluster land in the category of states that start with A. Ask anyone who spends too much time with atlases or trivia flashcards, and they will tell you that states that start with A occupy a special place in geography geekdom. They sit far apart on the map, … Read more