Geography of Interest
Snow in Hawaii
Hawaii may be in the tropics, but it gets snow every year.
Cumbre Vieja Volcano on La Palma Island
Cumbre Vieja, a volcano on the island of La Palma, erupted again on September 19, 2021.
How Ice Balls Form
When conditions are just right, a strange phenomenon called ice balls or ice eggs can form along beaches during cold conditions.
Geography of the Winter Olympic Games
Learn about the Olympic Winter Games’ geography.
How Often Does it Snow in the Sahara Desert?
The sight of snow in the Sahara Desert is rare, but it does happen on occasion.
When Rivers Become Ice Roads
During the cold winter months, parts of Canada’s Mackenzie River become a ice road that trucks up to 22,000 pounds can navigate.
Geography Basics
What is Geography?
Geography is the science that studies the Earth and the physical and human influences that shape it.
What to Know About Absolute and Relative Location
Let’s learn about the difference between absolute and relative location.
What are the Branches of Geography?
Geography is divided into two main branches: human geography and physical geography.
Latitude and Longitude
Learn more about lines you see on a map running east-west and north-south called latitude and longitude.
Geography of Time Zones
A time zone is a region of the Earth that uses the same standard time, which is commonly referred to as the local time.
What is the Difference Between a Sea and an Ocean?
A look at the geographic definitions of oceans and seas.
What are the Earth System’s Four Spheres?
The systems of the earth can be divided into two main areas: geosphere and biosphere.
How Many Countries Are There?
The answer to the question of how many countries there are in the world remains a question with many different possible answers.
Understanding Direction Based on the Sun
This lesson plan introduces the concept of direction to young children by using the location of the Sun in order to understand where east, west, north, and south are located.
United States Geography
Greatest Concentration of Breeding Bald Eagles in the Contiguous U.S.
The San Juan Islands in Washington has the highest concentration of breeding bald eagles in the contiguous United States.
The Largest Cactus in the United States
The Saguaro Cactus is the largest cactus in the United States
Snow in Hawaii
Hawaii may be in the tropics, but it gets snow every year.
Geography of Montana
The fourth largest state, Montana has a diverse geography that stretches from grass prairies to mountainous terrain.
Geography of Igneous Rocks in the United States
About 15% of the Earth’s present land surface is made up of igneous rocks.
Geography of Giant Sequoias
Giant sequoias are one of the longest lived tree species, with the oldest giant sequoia living an estimated 3,400 years.
How El Niño and La Niña Affect Rain in the United States
El Nio and La Nia frequently have a significant impact on the weather in many large regions that border the Pacific, including the western United States.
Geography Facts about Kīlauea
Kīlauea is the youngest and most southeastern volcano on Hawaii island.
The Shortest River in the United States
This 201-foot long river is the shortest river in the United States.
Geography of Extremes
Highest Point in Every U.S. State
Discover the highest point in each U.S. state.
The Lowest Point in Every U.S. State
This article takes a look at the lowest elevation point in every state in the U.S.
The Highest 11 Mountains in the United States
Learn about the highest 11 mountains in the United States.
The World’s Highest-Dwelling Mammal Found Atop of the World’s Second-Largest Active Volcano
Scientists were able to document that the yellow-rumped leaf-eared mouse (Phyllotis xanthopygus rupestris) is the world’s highest-dwelling mammal.
What is the Largest Island in the Pacific Ocean?
New Guinea is the largest island in the Pacific Ocean.
The World’s Highest Concentration of Hoodoos
Hoodoos are tall, thin rock spires that occur all around the world.
Physical Geography
The Saguaro Cactus is the largest cactus in the United States Established in 1909, Sarek in Sweden is Europe’s oldest national park. Hawaii may be in the tropics, but it gets snow every year.
The Largest Cactus in the United States
Oldest National Park in Europe
Snow in Hawaii
Human Geography
The United States produces one-third of the world’s corn. Wilderness areas and national parks, particularly in the western half of the United States, are excellent places to observe the night sky. ‘Hella Town: Oakland’s History of Development and Disruption’ by Mitchell Schwarzer is a superb example of urban history.
Geography of Corn in the United States
Where to to View the Milky Way in the United States
Review | Hella Town: Oakland’s History of Development and Disruption
Maps and GIS
The work of the Black Panther Party, a 1960s- and 1970s-era Black political group featured in a new movie and a documentary, helps illustrate how cartography can illuminate injustice. Geographer Josephy Kerski writes about 10 key reasons why geospatial data quality matters. A cartifact is an object containing a map that is used primarily for design rather than as a source of information.
How Black Cartographers Highlighted Injustice
Ten Reasons Why Spatial Data Quality Matters More Now Than Ever
What is a Cartifact?
Geography Books
Robert C. Ritchie guides readers through a comprehensive history of mankind’s love affair with the beach. We Are the Land: A History of Native California recounts the perspective of the California Indians. This book is a collaborative effort to investigate the successes and failures of the re-introduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park 
Review | Lure of the Beach: A Global History
Review | We Are the Land: A History of Native California
Review | Yellowstone Wolves: Science and Discovery in the World’s First National Park