The goldenrod is the state flower of Nebraska, chosen for its abundance and robustness. It blooms in clusters of yellow petals and grows throughout the state. The state experienced a population surge in the late 1880s, leading to the naming of distinctive features of the land. The goldenrod appears as a cluster of small yellow […]
The Nevada state seal was designed by Alanson W. Nightingill in 1866, incorporating symbols of the state’s resources, industry, and ideals. It features a quartz mill, a locomotive, silver-mining crew, and symbols of agriculture. The motto “All for Our Country” appears within a silver ring containing 36 stars. The design was officially adopted on February […]
The California state motto “Eureka” refers to the discovery of gold by James Wilson Marshall in 1848, which sparked the first major gold rush in the US. The state seal bears the word “Eureka,” and the official state motto was adopted in 1963. Marshall’s childhood home in Lambertville, NJ, is now a museum, and he […]
The western skylark is Oregon’s state bird, found in open fields and agricultural areas. Male birds are polygamous and use display methods during mating season. Their diet consists of various foods, and they have natural predators. The bird was chosen by Oregon school children and is also the state bird of other states. Oregon’s state […]
The official state song of Oklahoma is “Oklahoma!” from the Rogers and Hammerstein play of the same name. It extols the virtues of the state’s agricultural industry and prairies. It reached number one on the Billboard charts in 1955 and is certified double platinum. Oklahoma has four other officially recognized state songs. The official state […]
Georgia has had the most state flags in the US, with seven official flags since 1879. Prior to this, no official state flag existed, and during the Civil War, Georgia flew a variety of flags. The most recent change was in 2003, returning to the original “Stars and Bars” design with the coat of arms […]
The current North Carolina state flag was adopted in 1885, replacing a design used during the Civil War. It features a red and white horizontal bar with a blue vertical bar on the left, displaying the letters NC and two dates. The original flag was similar, but with reversed colors and a white star. North […]
Missouri was purchased from France in 1803 and became part of the Louisiana Territory. It entered the Union in 1820 as part of the Missouri Compromise. The state seal features a shield with a bald eagle, state symbols, and a belt with the state motto. The state of Missouri is located in the Midwestern region […]
State parks in the US offer protected land for natural beauty, historical interest, and recreational activities. They provide free or inexpensive access to the outdoors, physical activities, and relaxation. All 50 states have state parks. A state park is an area of protected land in the United States intended to be preserved for its natural […]
The Texas state seal, designed in 1836, features a five-pointed star, olive and oak branches, and has undergone few revisions. The state motto is Friendship, and the state food is chili peppers. The state seal also includes a decorative emblem depicting the six flags that have flown over the state throughout history. “Remember the Alamo” […]
The white hawthorn flower, also known as the Mayflower, was approved as the state flower of Missouri in 1923. However, the original legislation only identified the genus crataegus, causing confusion over which species is representative of the state’s ecology. The white hawthorn and downy hawthorn are practically indistinguishable in appearance, but the latter grows taller […]
Alabama originally chose Southern Pine as its state tree, but in 1997, it changed to the longleaf pine, a native species that grows in warm climates and produces useful materials. The longleaf pine has long needles and can take up to 300 years to reach its full height of 150 feet. It has evolved to […]
I Love You, California is the official state song of California, written in 1913 by Francis Bernard Silverwood and composed by Abraham Franklin Frankenstein. It was named the state song in 1951 and became official in 1988. The song has a rich history and was performed by Mary Garden in 1913 and played on the […]
The Blue Hen chicken is Delaware’s state bird due to its association with the state’s soldiers during the Revolutionary War. The bird was popular in the state and was already used in political posters and memorabilia. The breed was developed by Captain Jonathan Caldwell, and the fighting prowess of the birds was compared to Delaware […]
The Rocky Mountain elk, also known as wapiti, was reintroduced to Utah by conservation groups after overhunting in the 1800s. It is Utah’s state animal and lives in mountain ranges, migrating to lower elevations in the fall. Bulls shed their horns over winter and new horns emerge each spring. They prefer a diet of native […]
Pennsylvania’s state flower is the evergreen mountain laurel, scientifically known as Kalmia latifolia, which produces pink and white flowers each year. It can grow up to 40 feet tall, likes rocky upland areas, and is native to the eastern United States. The flowering season is in May and June, and it can grow under taller […]
The Connecticut state flag was adopted in 1897, with a white rococo coat of arms featuring three vines and bordered with acorns and white oak leaves. The oak leaves and acorns symbolize strength, endurance, and age, while the three grapevines represent the three original colonies that formed Connecticut. The state motto, Qui Transtulit Sustinet, means […]
The Oregon grape, also known as mahonia, is the state flower of Oregon. It is an evergreen shrub with clusters of yellow flowers and dark blue berries. The plant is used for medicinal purposes and its leaves can be used to make a yellow dye. The state flower of Oregon is the Oregon grape, sometimes […]
The eastern bluebird is the state bird of New York and Missouri. It is a small bird with distinctive red, white, and blue colouration. They are omnivorous and prefer woodlands and orchards near open fields and water sources. The male selects or makes the hole for the nest, and the female builds it and lays […]
New York’s state fish is the brook trout for freshwater and striped bass for saltwater. Brook trout are small, olive green fish found in clean, clear water, while striped bass can grow up to 55 inches and live up to 30 years. Anglers can catch both fish in New York. Each state in the US […]
