Journey Into The Steam Fog.

Setting the scene. It is a chilly December morning. The temperature is hovering in the low/mid 20s. There is frost throughout a park. At the center of that park is a large pond. The temperatures are below freezing, but the water continues to maintain its fluidity because of its source: A karst spring. From that…

A Cup Of Cafecito With That Geography

Coffee and geography are linked very closely. In terms of where it grows, why it grows where it does, physical geography is a major factor for coffee. When it comes to growing geography, physical geography must be considered. When it comes to the consumption of coffee, and the culture of coffee, this is where human…

Geography In The Details: American Great Plains.

Mention the Great Plains to someone, and this is what comes to the mind of many: Endless expanses of featureless, flat land. While this stereotype does have some truth to it, it doesn’t tell the entire geographic story regarding the American Great Plains. States such as Oklahoma, Kansas, and North Dakota certainly have their flat…

Covid-19 in the USA, In Maps.

March 2020 to now has been a nightmare of a time. With the Covid-19 pandemic raging in the USA, and in other parts of the world, this has disrupted travel, the economy, and just everyday life. Wearing masks has become the norm. Terms like “social distance” have become part of the lexicon. Many places have…

Detroit’s Geographic Role In The Underground Railroad

Detroit is known as the “Motor City” and “Motown”. It is also known for things that have brought it a bad reputation. However, there is a very important part of its history, which was shaped by its geography. Detroit was one of the major stops along the Underground Railroad. It must be understood that the…

North Dakota’s City Of Magic

The Magicians. Specifically, Minot High School Magicians. To many, this could be seen as just a quirky mascot for a high school’s sports teams. However, there is more to this than just a mascot. There is some magical geography involved here. Minot has a population of 47, 370 people (as of 2018). It is home…

A Tale Of 2 Kansas Citys

The title says it all. Two Kansas Citys. And this is one of the reasons learning about geography is so crucial. In the world of sports, there are some who believe that Kansas City is in Kansas. Wait a minute? Kansas City is located in Kansas. However, that is not the Kansas City that MLB’s…

Geography And Black History: Mexico’s Role In The Underground Railroad.

. When it comes to the Underground Railroad, Canada is the destination mentioned often, and it is something taught in American schools. And with good reasons. Slaves who wanted to escape to freedom would make their trek to Canada, and ultimately, freedom. At least 30,000 slaves made their way to Canada. (Routes slaves took to…

Urban Wildlife: Fox In The City

Happy New Year and Welcome To a New Decade. Foxes are not often associated with cities. The woods are often the major habitat associated with foxes. And it makes sense. That is where foxes often live. However, this doesn’t mean that foxes can’t be found in cities. Look at the video above as proof. There…

St. Paul and Minneapolis: A Tale Of Fraternal Twin Cities.

Did you know that the University of Minnesota straddles TWO cities? University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is located in BOTH Saint Paul and Minneapolis. This is mentioned for a different reason. Minneapolis and St. Paul. Together, they are known as the Twin Cities. However, they are not identical twins. Both cities are more like fraternal twins….