Florida is home to the only living coral reef in the continental United States. Jerry Reid via Flickr/eutrophication&hypoxia As well as some pretty incredible artificial reefs, like sunken USS Oriskany.
Boardman State Park – Oregon Boardman State Park is a great starting point for anyone who wants to start exploring the natural beauty of Oregon. The park – which is named after the first Oregon Parks superintendent, Samuel H Boardman – is close to both Route 101 and the city of Brookings.
13 Reasons Why Michigan Is the BEST State. Guess what. It’s time to wish one of your dearest friends a happy birthday. No, we’re not talking about your sorority sister or your BFF since kindergarten. We’re talking about that one place that is near and dear to your heart. That’s right, it’s Michigan’s birthday – its 179th, to be precise.
Colorado is the eighth-largest state in terms of landmass. While its geographic diversity and natural resources have been an economic boon as well as a draw for tourism, the state's government has made efforts to diversify the economy over the past decades.
The most beautiful state on the East Coast? Hard to argue with North Carolina, the rare eastern state where you can see a progression of scenery as you drive through from beaches in the east to the Blue Ridge Mountains in the west.
12 Reasons Living In Arizona Is The Best–And Everyone Should Move Here. Do you need to convince a family member or friend to move to Arizona? Or perhaps you’re trying to remind someone about how amazing Arizona is compared to wherever it is they currently live?
6. It’s home to the only warm water scuba spot in the continental Unites States. And the 90-96 degree mineral water inside Homestead Crater is crystal clear and super deep. 7. On average, Utah has the tallest mountain peaks in the country. “Utah is the rooftop of the United States,” writes Paula Huff in Hiking Utah’s Summits.
Alaska ranks 43th among the U.S. states, but has the best healthcare quality, one of the lowest poverty rates and one of the shortest average commute times. Oklahoma ranks 44th among the U.S. states. It is one of the most affordable states and ranks 11th for commute time and 16th for government transparency.
Kerala topped three categories-law and order, health and environment. It found place among top five states in five out of 10 categories. Life in Kerala reflects its Overall Best Big State crown: it's the safest, healthiest, most environment-friendly and only second-best in education and agriculture.
Rajasthan, the land of kings is like a jewel sparkling in the golden sand. Besides being the largest state of India, the royal land is a treasure trunk of vibrant festival, fairs, folk arts and heritage. Rajasthan is the best place for the travelers who love to explore the vivid culture.
The structure of Goa’s government, like that of most other Indian states, is defined by the national constitution of 1950. The governor is appointed by the president of India for a five-year term. In addition to governing Goa, the governor administers the union territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
In 1950, two new states were recognised by the Indian constitution: the Indian part of the former British province of Punjab became the state of East Punjab, while the princely states of the region were combined into the Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU).
Himachal Pradesh ([ɦɪmaːtʃəl prəd̪eːʃ] ( listen); literally "snow-laden province") is a Indian state located in North India. Situated in the Western Himalayas, it is bordered by states of Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Punjab on the west, Haryana on the southwest, Uttarakhand on the southeast, and the Tibet Autonomous Region on the east.
Uttar Pradesh (/ ˈ ʊ t ər p r ə ˈ d ɛ ʃ /; IAST: Uttar Pradeś) is a state in northern India. Abbreviated as UP, it is the most populous state in the Republic of India as well as the most populous country subdivision in the world.
the historical name for a group of former princely states, in W India: placed under a special agency (Gujarat States Agency) in 1933; now divided between Gujarat and Maharashtra states.
Jammu and Kashmir (/ ˈ dʒ æ m uː, ˈ dʒ ʌ m uː / ənd / k æ ʃ ˈ m ɪər, ˈ k æ ʃ m ɪər / ( listen)) is a state in northern India, often denoted by its acronym, J&K. It is located mostly in the Himalayan mountains, and shares borders with the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the south.