Southeastern state is the fastest growing in the U.S. and, no, it’s not Florida

The U.S. Census Bureau released new population estimates for 2025 on Tuesday, and one state gained more people than any other. South Carolina added around 80,000 people, which was good for a growth ...

Here’s how every state in America got its name

The real stories behind how all the U.S. states got their names What’s in a state name? Place names can tell you a lot about ...

50 of our favorite U.S. state parks

From Niagara Falls to the Redwood Forests, state parks preserve many of the nation’s iconic landscapes and historic treasures ...