What Is The Minnesota State Bee?

rusty patched bumblebee. The rusty patched bumblebee, Bombus affinis, became Minnesota’s state bee in 2019. This fuzzy bumblebee can be identified by a rust-colored patch on its abdomen. It’s found in grasslands and prairies in and around the Twin Cities metro area in Minnesota. What is the largest bumblebee in […]

Where Is Boise National Forest?

west central Idaho. The Boise National Forest is located in west central Idaho, north and east of the capitol city of Boise. The Supervisor’s Office is located in Boise. The Forest is comprised of five ranger districts – Mountain Home, Idaho City, Cascade, Lowman and Emmett—with district offices located in […]

Is Golf A Southern Sport?

Everyone knows about golf’s Scottish roots, but Southerners have long enjoyed hitting the links. We’ve even put our own spins on the game. In 1906, two pros competed for $50 under the moonlight on a North Carolina course, aided by an extra caddie who listened for the shot to land […]

Is Kirkham Hot Springs Open In Winter?

Accessible year-round. Campground gated during winter months. Official CG open date is May 20th. The Banks-Lowman Highway and Highway 21 can be a nightmare during winter and spring storms and can close or make the road impassable due to giant rocks falling on the road (seriously!). Why is Kirkham Hot […]

Which State Is Football Most Popular?

Methodology State Rank: Love to Watch Sports on TV Favorite Sport West Virginia 1 Football Wyoming 2 Football Pennsylvania 3 Football North Dakota 4 Football What state likes football the most? When it comes to college football, Alabama residents are by far the most passionate fans in the United States. […]

Do States Have State Sports?

1. No two states can have the same sport. The most important rule of them all. If we declare that Calvinball belongs to West Virginia, then it’s off the board—no other state can have it. Does Florida have a state sport? Florida does not, yet, have an official state sport […]

What Is The Official Sport Of Each State?

Table State Sport Year Adopted Alaska Dog mushing 1972 California Surfing 2018 Colorado Pack burro racing 2012 Delaware Bicycling 2014 What is the official sport of the United States? Some of these countries may have an official national sport defined by law but may have other sports occasionally considered as […]

What Is The State Sport?

Table State Sport Year Adopted Alaska Dog mushing 1972 California Surfing 2018 Colorado Pack burro racing 2012 Delaware Bicycling 2014 What is the state sport of California? SurfingSurfing, California’s favorite pastime, just became the official sport of the Golden State. It was signed into law by California Governor Jerry Brown […]