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Know That State: Utah

This rock arch is called the Landscape Arch. It is in Arches National Park in Utah. The Landscape Arch is the longest natural rock arch in North America. It is over 290 feet long!  Arches … Read more

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Know That State: Kentucky

Every year in May, many people go to a stadium called Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. They watch the Kentucky Derby! This is a horse race that first started in 1875. Horses run on a racetrack that is 1 ¼ miles long. They usually finish the race in about 2 minutes! The … Read more

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Know That State: Wyoming

In 1924, Nellie Tayloe Ross was elected governor of Wyoming. She was the first woman to be elected as governor of a state.  In 2026, there are 14 female governors in the United States. That is the most women serving as governor at the same time.   Photo Credit: Library of Congress Prints … Read more

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Know That State: Minnesota 

Minnesota is a state with lots of natural beauty. It is full of lakes and forests. This makes it a great place to explore nature. Winters in Minnesota are cold and snowy. People go ice fishing, skiing, … Read more