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
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
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
Kansas is in a region called the Great Plains. It’s located roughly in the middle of the country. Kansas has many farms and ranches. Let’s explore some interesting things to see and do around the … Read more
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