Geography

The States With Multiple Time Zones (And the Travel Mistakes It Causes)

Most U.S. states are confined to a single time zone, but there are some instances where parts of a state are an hour ahead of or behind other areas within the same state. While many locals have adjusted to these unusual circumstances, the odd time differences may create headaches for uninformed visitors

Why Don’t Alaska and Louisiana Have Counties?

Ever wondered why Alaska and Louisiana don’t have counties, while the remaining 48 states do? Here's a fascinating look at the geographical histories of these unique states.

Geography
Does Minnesota Really Have 10,000 Lakes?

Curious minds want to know — is Minnesota’s claim to fame based in fact? Or, like many slogans that have caught on over the years, is it based on fuzzy math? Let’s delve in and see how many lakes Minnesota really has.

Geography
Top 10 Longest Rivers in the U.S.

The U.S. is crisscrossed by some 3 million miles of rivers, displaying centuries of history and culture along their shores. These are America’s 10 longest rivers.

Geography
Is Australia Considered an Island?

When you see Australia on a map, it looks just like any other island, surrounded by water on all sides. So, is it an island, or is it a continent? Or both? Let's see what geographers have to say.

Geography