If you were to drop Dave Imus anywhere in the United States, he could likely point out something unique in the landscape around him. This winding road through flat farmland, 30 miles outside of Eugene ...

The Vault is Slate’s history blog. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @slatevault, and find us on Tumblr. Find out more about what this space is all about here. These pages from Anna Heermans’ ...

Which US State has the most lakes? Think about freshwater lakes – whether they're those peaceful, hidden spots or the massive inland seas. They truly define the look and feel of life across the United ...

Think you know your U.S. state geography? We’ll start you off with an easy one. Which state is this thumbtack located in? It may look like it here, but Florida isn’t the southernmost state in the U.S.