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Top 10 Greenest Cities in the U.S.: Interpreting the Metrics
What factors are considered when ranking eco-friendly cities? Take a critical look at several organizations' criteria for ranking green cities in the U.S.
Mar 16, 2011
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Angela Schnaubelt
The History of Antarcticland
Little did Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen know back in 1821 that the icy lands he discovered for Russia would on day become a sovereign nation.
Mar 8, 2011
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Mary Purpari
What is a Lake and How are Lakes Formed?
Discover how lakes, particularly those in Australasia are created, what geographical and/or weather issues impact their natural or man-made formations.
Mar 4, 2011
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Parania Wilson
Civil War Trails Site: Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee
The Shiloh National Military Park is a West Tennessee Civil War Trails site. Shiloh was an important Civil War battle in the south.
Feb 28, 2011
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Angela Schnaubelt
Tree Identification Pictures: A GPS Field Trip for the Family
On Earth Day or Arbor Day get outside and identify trees, sketch and photograph, create GPS waypoints, and assess the health of forests. Oh... and have fun.
Feb 27, 2011
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James Gibson
Ice Circles Spinning in North America and Europe
What causes the mysterious, circular ice formations that develop and spin on ponds, streams, rivers, and lakes?
Feb 14, 2011
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Kathleen Airdrie
A Review of Thrive: Finding Happiness the Blue Zone Way
In National Geographic's Thrive: Finding Happiness the Blue Zone Way, Dan Buettner examines what puts Denmark, Singapore and Mexico top in happiness charts.
Feb 7, 2011
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Gina Barrett Putt
U.S. State Geographic and Cultural Regions: East Tennessee
East Tennessee is one of the state's three official geographic regions. East Tennessee is rich with culture, historic value, Civil War heritage, and music.
Feb 7, 2011
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Angela Schnaubelt
U.S. State Geographic and Cultural Regions: Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee is one of the state's three official geographic regions. West Tennessee is rich in culture, historic value, Civil War heritage, and music.
Feb 6, 2011
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Angela Schnaubelt
U.S. State Geographic and Cultural Regions: West Tennessee
West Tennessee is one of the state's three official geographic regions. West Tennessee is rich with culture, historic value, Civil War heritage, and music.
Feb 6, 2011
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Angela Schnaubelt
Antarcticland, a Nation Amidst the Ice and the Penguins
This first in a series of articles on Antarcticland gives a brief introduction to this emerging nation.
Feb 3, 2011
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Mary Purpari
Electronic Maps for Adventure Travelers: Navigating the Choices
A review of electronic downloadable and CD maps from National Geographic, Maptech, DeLorme, Trails.com, Google, and the U.S.G.S.
Feb 3, 2011
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Karen Berger
Pack Ice in the Ocean is Formed by Frozen Sea Water
When salt water freezes, pack ice is formed, generally in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. These frozen areas are formed from the build up of ice crystals.
Jan 20, 2011
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Toni Walters
What is Geography?
Have you ever wondered what geography actually is; well there is no simple answer because geography is many things.
Jan 18, 2011
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Kristin Turner
How Many Lakes REALLY Are in Minnesota?
The slogan "Land of 10,000 Lakes" on a license plate indicates the vehicle is from Minnesota. How many lakes can the state reasonably boast?
Jan 12, 2011
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Daniel Harmon
Beyond Maps: Gift Ideas for Geographers
Explore these unique and affordable gift ideas for geographers of multiple ages, fields, and interests.
Jan 10, 2011
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Lindsay Withers
Poverty Rates of Chidren in the United States: A Growing Problem
As the recession drags on, the most vulnerable of society, children, have become increasingly poor. Teen pregnancy hampers children in Washington, D.C.
Jan 9, 2011
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Gina Barrett Putt
Megatrends: Predicting the World's Future
Megatrends include urbanization, globalzation, population growth and global warming. Nasbitt eyed China in 1982. Smith predicts the rise of the Arctic.
Dec 31, 2010
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Gina Barrett Putt
Lake Lansing North and South Parks: the Lake is Everything
Ingham County's Lake Lansing, the largest lake in mid-Michigan, is bordered by two county parks that offer a four season recreational escape from stress.
Dec 22, 2010
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John Madden
Elizabeth Street Historic District: a Collegial Walking Tour
Near the MSU campus in East Lansing, Michigan, is a remarkable neighborhood that reflects the academic, social and historic aspects of its area.
Dec 17, 2010
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John Madden
