Most Geographically Diverse State: Hawaii vs California (America, difference, downtown)

[kidphilly]

Originally Posted by 415_s2k

Actually, they're the same places, just multiple photos.

IMHO, WA and OR are right behind CA.

I would agree, the west is really the most diverse geography in the country by a pretty wide margin. Alaska may be up their or even moreso, one state I have never been to though but not sure it would matter, I am not sure you could see the whole state anyway

[415_s2k]

Originally Posted by AlGreen

How you see it that way is beyond me. Texas really cannot be beat, sorry.

And I'd say the same thing.

[AlGreen]

Some people obviously have no idea of what true geographic diversity means. In which you have different regions with nothing in common with each other all within ranging different climates--in one state, that has even shaped the culture of the people. C'mon. If you think anything in the states of OR, WA, NJ, or NY has the extreme range of deserts to forests then you're just being stubborn.

[kidphilly]

Originally Posted by AlGreen

Some people obviously have no idea of what true geographic diversity means. In which you have different regions with nothing in common with each other all within ranging different climates--in one state, that has even shaped the culture of the people. C'mon. If you think anything in the states of OR, WA, NJ, or NY has the extreme range of deserts to forests then you're just being stubborn.

[HUM398]

Honestly why is Hawaii on this list?

I think California and Texas are really unmatched in geographical diversity.

I know many people will say that California wins out because its Diversity is going to deliver more of a punch. but i think Texas can make an argument for 1b. as our regions still exibit sub-regions

Texas:
Gulf Coast Region:

Goose Island


Marshlands of the Southeastern Texas cost.

East Texas-



Cypress forests


Piney Woods of East Texas


The Hill Country-











North Texas Plains-

only need one picture, because this region really amounts to different versions of this...may some short oaks...

West Texas-

What most people think of Texas, but the least populated region.


Monahans Sandhills





Pan Handle-

[Or3g0n]

Originally Posted by AlGreen

Some people obviously have no idea of what true geographic diversity means. In which you have different regions with nothing in common with each other all within ranging different climates--in one state, that has even shaped the culture of the people. C'mon. If you think anything in the states of OR, WA, NJ, or NY has the extreme range of deserts to forests then you're just being stubborn.

Oregon and Washington do have extreme of geographic differences... Come here for a visit... And take a road trip here...

[HUM398]

Mickinney falls in Hill Country.


I personally love the hill country. It is incredible, and one of my favorite places on the planet.

[BPerone201]

I would of thought California, Texas, and Utah.

NJ could be top 5 material, just because it's so small and has all sorts of landscapes.

[AlGreen]

Originally Posted by HUM398

Honestly why is Hawaii on this list?

I think California and Texas are really unmatched in geographical diversity.

I know many people will say that California wins out because its Diversity is going to deliver more of a punch. but i think Texas can make an argument for 1b. as our regions still exibit sub-regions

The Monahans Sandhills are awesome. You can find pictures of people riding actual camels in them . Egypt in Texas....whodathunk?

People won't give Texas the credit it deserves, and that actually comes as no surprise to me.

Originally Posted by Or3g0n

Oregon and Washington do have extreme of geographic differences... Come here for a visit... And take a road trip here...

I'm not saying those states don't have differences; just not as extreme as Texas'.

[polo89]

Originally Posted by Spade

There isn't a state where it's land is diverse as California. Texas and New York battle for second place though. But California wins this one.

Texas WINS 2nd place. I don't see much of a competition for 2nd or 1st place.