Learn about the Kwakiutl, Native Americans of the Northwest culture region. Richly illustrated, this school-sponsored site emphasizes the link between Native traditions and the natural resources of the region.

This national park site offers insight into the economic stimulus whaling brought to New England and has left behind a strong history for that region.

Everything you need to know to plan a trip to Alberta, Canada. Explore the cities and regions, get information on culture and heritage, visit the Badlands and dig for dinosaurs, find out what there is to do and where to go, and view a...

Cades Cove is an excellent historic sample of a small town nestled in the mountains. It contains homes, churches and a grist mill that have been preserved. Student can read about the culture of the region and what is being done to...

Describes the impact of the California Gold Rush of 1848 which brought hundreds of thousands of gold-seeking migrants to the region. This massive influx of people to a place with little law enforcement and no infrastructure led to...

Death Valley acquired its name during the California Gold Rush, but the Timbisha Shoshone inhabited the region long before. The severely hot and dry national park is packed with history, culture, incredible geology, and, believe it or...

Death Valley acquired its name during the California Gold Rush, but the Timbisha Shoshone inhabited the region long before. The severely hot and dry national park is packed with history, culture, incredible geology, and, believe it or...

The last year this resource seems to be updated is 1993. However, there is still excellent information provided on the history, geographic regions, natural resources, ethnic groups, and other aspects of Algeria.

The Coronado National Memorial, found in Hereford, Arizona, is recognized by the National Park Services to remember the historical and cultural significance of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado's Expedition in 1540-1542. The region also...

A look at the reasons for westward expansion, known as Manifest Destiny. Economic, religious, and cultural reasons pushed Americans from sea to shining sea.

Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.

A thorough look at Armenia from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.

No scientific phenomena concern us as much as the daily evolution of weather systems. We live in a culture where weather, the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place,helps us define regional cultural variations. States such as...