Sense of place: which states really are "real places"

[fezzador]

I think a case can be made for each state as being distinct. For example, Kansas immediately comes to mind when people think of miles of wheat fields and sunflowers as tall as a small building, Kentucky has its bourbon and thoroughbred racing tradition, etc.

[Mutiny77]

Originally Posted by fezzador

I think a case can be made for each state as being distinct. For example, Kansas immediately comes to mind when people think of miles of wheat fields and sunflowers as tall as a small building, Kentucky has its bourbon and thoroughbred racing tradition, etc.

Of course but some more than others.

[eddie gein]

Originally Posted by fezzador

I think a case can be made for each state as being distinct. For example, Kansas immediately comes to mind when people think of miles of wheat fields and sunflowers as tall as a small building, Kentucky has its bourbon and thoroughbred racing tradition, etc.

It's interesting that Kansas is the #1 state in winter wheat production............but is dwarfed by the Dakotas in terms of Sunflower production. But "Sunflower State" just rolls of the tongue.

[Mutiny77]

Originally Posted by eddie gein

It's interesting that Kansas is the #1 state in winter wheat production............but is dwarfed by the Dakotas in terms of Sunflower production. But "Sunflower State" just rolls of the tongue.

GA is like 3rd or 4th in peach production nationwide and is known as the Peach State--but the nickname has nothing to do with volume. Not sure if it's a similar story for Kansas.

[NDFan]

Some I'd suggest:
CA
WA
FL
TX
LA
MN
NY