Kategorie – United States

When you think of West Virginia, most people probably think of the Blueridge Mountains, which are sung about in “Country Roads”, an absolute evergreen. In fact, this mountain range hardly touches the state. Nevertheless, West Virginia is best known as the state of mountains, wide landscapes and not least because of its long and important history in the...

According to their own statement, Tennessee is not only the home of RockNRoll, but also the home of bourbon. The latter would probably be objected to at least by Kentucky. Either way, a visit to Tennessee is a dive into an absolute heartland of American culture. With a long history, a variety of historical sites and exciting metropolises like Nashville , Tennessee...

The US state of North Dakota is located in the far north of the USA on the Canadian border. Due to its geographical location, this state has a rather cool climate. North Dakota was named after a Native American tribe. The Dakota tribe, which has lived in the area of present-day North Dakota since time immemorial, and served as the namesake for the US state, belongs...

Mississippi is one of the states in the United States. It belongs to the group of southern states and has around three million inhabitants. The capital, which is also the largest city in Mississippi, is called Jackson. The state was named after the famous Mississippi River. It is also known as Magnolia State. Geography and climatic conditions – flat, warm and rainy...

The two “Dakotas” belong to the classic Midwestern states and are closely linked to the recent history of the USA. The former “Dakota Territory” was divided into the present-day states of North and South Dakota. It was mainly the Native Americans who lived their lives here long after colonization, until they were finally expelled by the new...

The state of North Carolina is one of the original thirteen colonies and was also the state that was the first to have a fortification in the British colonies. Over the years, North Carolina has been at the center of the various conflicts that have defined U.S. history. From the battles against the Native Americans to the Civil War in the United States, they have...

South Carolina is located in the southeastern United States between New York and Miami. It is a “typical” American state that is rich in attractions, including its colonial cities steeped in history, its many parks, and its miles of coastline with beautiful beaches. This makes South Carolina a popular vacation destination not only for American guests, but...

Once upon a time, the state of California attracted countless adventurers to the Pacific in search of gold. The gold rush may be over – but the region has lost none of its fascination. The most populous state in the USA not only offers vibrant cities such as San Francisco and Los Angeles, but also has a considerable variety of landscapes. Here, visitors can relax on...

Wyoming is a fascinating destination in the USA. As hundreds of years ago, adventurers are drawn to the Wild West, who still hunt herds of bison on horseback, hike through the canyons or climb bizarre rock formations of the Rocky Mountains, meet bears and moose or push their limits on survival tours. The fascinating nature of Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone...

In Rhode Island, some things are confusing. It starts with the name, because the smallest state in the USA is by no means an island. Rather, this is a peninsula on New York’s doorstep. But American history was written in this region, and it is still the home of high society. Rhode Island is hardly larger than Saarland, but officially this state can adorn itself...