United States

Northern U.S. Road Trip
The Northern Road Trip Route, from Washington to Maine
When planning a road trip in the United States, there are two popular options: the northern route and the southern route . We'll be analyzing the northern route here, covering the states from Maine to Washington state. If a road trip is in your future, you can easily cover two different routes on your trip. This route will cover the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnes...

Top 50 US Travel Destinations of 2012
The Best Places to See in the USA, from Maine to California, Washington to Florida
When it comes to sightseeing in the USA, there's really no comparison to anywhere else. Where in the world besides the United States can you find 18 mile wide canyons, giant geothermal calderas, historic cities, and some of the most dramatic coastlines found anywhere? This page will review some of the best places to visit in the United States, including favorites like New York City, California, New England, the Southwest, Gulf Coast, Midwest, and the Pacific Northwest. Intro photo of the Gra...

How Many U.S. States Have You Visited?
A Poll Lens about US States and Territories
When I started this lens I thought I'd add a photo of one of those state stickers maps for the backs of motor homes that were so popular when I was a kid. But ... they don't have one at Amazon! Can you believe it? I suppose gasoline was cheap when I was young, and people could afford to drive their motor home around the United States when they retired. Maybe visiting all 50 states will not be as common in the future? I hope not! I'd still like to visit all fifty states before I die ... along ...

National Park Quiz
Where are the National Parks of the United States?
Beginning in 1872, with the creation of Yellowstone National Park, America has been preserving lands for public use and enjoyment. The quizzes below test your knowledge of the locations of the 58 parks currently in the United States' inventory. We've added some bonus trivia questions at the end of the lens that test your specific knowledge of some of the parks. Hopefully you'll discover a park close to you or in the area of your next vacation. Good luck! Have fun!