Illinois

Illinois is up in The Big 5-0. There is more to Illinois than just Chicago, or so I’ve been told. From my many trips across the state I can verify that there are a few stragglers wandering in the lower 2/3 of the state. More states can be found...

New Mexico

Up next in The Big 5-0 is New Mexico. It turns out that New Mexico is the only state with an official state question: Red or green? The question refers to the color of chile pepper. File that away in the random knowledge vault. Want to see more? Click...

South Dakota

Now in The Big 5-0: South Dakota. What do you do if you’re a state devoid of a major tourist attraction? Some states might start rolling the world’s largest ball of twine, but if you’re Dakota #2, you find a large rock in the middle of your state and start carving. That’s how it’s done in SD. Want more states? Click...

Nebraska

Up next in The Big 5-0 is Nebraska. If you ever find yourself driving through Nebraska during the height of summer, crack open a window. Ah, the sweet smell of Nebraska. More states found...

New Jersey

It’s New Jersey’s turn in The Big 5-0. New Jersey has the distinction of being the only state for which I used the actual state motto. Of course, I did add a little something to it. Like many people, I am most familiar with the less-than-garden-y parts of New Jersey, but I’ve been told the rest is lovely. Jersey not enough for you? Click here for more...