I am very pleased that the PNW did very well. I have trucked all over this country, and while each state has its own beauty and attractions, the PNW is hard to beat.
Probably because its more self sustaining (and better climate for the most part). Having cool mountains or exuberant forests only does so much when you dont have a lot of productive land. And mississippi doesn’t lack in forests and natural beauty either
@@fjp3305 thats why i said for the most part. Though what hawaii excells on climate it lacks even more in self sustainance, its a small isolated chain of volcanic islands that depends a _lot_ on the mainland us for almost everything
You are right that is just stupid. I have been to Mississippi and have relatives in Vermont. It was said once that if the US was explored from the West all of New England would be a National Park. All of New England is far superior to Mississippi.
@@ldelgg Well, since we are talking geography, why not get a boost for he one thing that got Hawaii gobbled up by the USA - the SPECTACULAR location militarily. Hawaii allows us naval and air force forward location wrt Asia. There is a large supportive population, too - the military bases aren't the SOLE occupants of the islands. From a military POV, the Hawaiin Islands are so strategically located, we really couldn't ask for more.
@@boxsterman77 snowy mountains, high desert, unique beaches, rainforests, exposed lava pools, subtropical dry forests, montane forests, grasslands, fertile agriculture, periglacial zones. I mean Jesus Christ. 4/5 koppen climate groups and 10/14 subgroups on one island alone!
As a central FL resident, I can attest to hating the weather. November through February are nice, but that's it. However, you would be surprised by several areas around inland Florida that are anything but flat. You have to go outside of the more popular places to find it all, but it's out there! The extensive coastline, plus the Everglades basin, really brings down our average elevation.
That's what I was thinking. I've been there many times visiting relatives that live there, on vacation and on business trips, and it's just a big sand bar separating the Gulf of Mexico from the Atlantic. Aside from its extensive coastline, there's nothing going for it. If you move there, buy mosquito netting to go over your bed is all I'll say.
They are also in the top 20 in agriculture, 4th largest GDP, 14th largest GDP in the world, 2nd longest coastline (for trade), NASA, The theme park capital of the world and they have plenty of fresh water.
It pains me to see Michigan at 22. We have mountains (in the north, sure, yes, still counts), GREAT lakes, dunes, beach towns, big industrial cities, forests galore, farmland, rivers, and streams. How did Missouri beat us?!
Michigan should be much higher. So should West Virginia. Florida is way too high on the list. Granted I have only been to a little over half the states, mostly east coast and Midwest except for California, Arizona and Hawaii. But I would rank Florida as the second most boring state geographically only ahead of Indiana. As for climate it might be the absolute worst.
And New Mexico is at #24???? I would raise NM and lower AZ - especially based on the climate of the major cities in those two states! Albuquerque is much more comfortable than either Phoenix or Tucson.
He's including agriculture for some strange reason. And yes Arizona beat my state of Nevada quite a bit with regards to the 1926 Colorado river deal. But to be fair, it does flow through their state quite a bit. It's more strange California gets so much of that water. We only get a trickle. Anyways the point is their agriculture is only made possible by a man made deal nearly 100 years ago.
100% agree, climate is such a subjective thing! He should’ve at least explained how he ranked it. Also him saying Washington has no warm climates is a bit misleading. Tri-Cities in the SE part of the state has an avg high of 91F in July, and winters are relatively mild with an avg low of 29.6F in January. It has a hardiness zone of 7b and anual average of 55.1F. On top of that only getting 7.87 inches of rain per year, with only 77.2 precipitation days, 1.8 of which are snowy. Also nearby, Walla-Walla has the hot summer Mediterranean climate classification of Csa, same as Sacramento and LA (although on the colder borderline area)
Yes! I'd far rather deal with cold than with heat. Could not possibly live in FL. Most of the southern and desert states are a big NO from me (although I loved visiting the southwest). MA resident here; I thought it was a bit too low, but, I can understand that the NE states' small sizes meant their landscape was less varied, and they have fewer large metro regions. But some of the states that beat out MA really hurt.
@@DrTreAllDay same lol I was hoping it was in the top 5. I live in Western NC and I love it over here. Quiet, not congested and good weather most of the time
I live in Minnesota and most of my extended family lives in Wisconsin. As the older family members have pushed into retirement, we have spent a lot of time in Florida trying to escape the worst of the winters. In the last couple of years, they have discovered North Carolina and are quickly falling in love with the state. It has the warmer temperatures and seaside beaches that they like, but it also has the kind of forest cover that we love in the Northwoods. Unlike Florida, they also have good healthcare. Add in the fact that there is a good-sized tech industry, I would definitely consider a move to North Carolina.
NC has traditionally been a very under-rated state, which is why I was surprised at how much I liked it there, but I hate to say - it wouldn't make my top ten on this list. The people are great and it certainly would be on my top 10 states to live, but not top 10 geographically. California deserved to be #1 on this list, but if I had the choice to live in NC or CA, I'd choose NC hands down - and I was born and raised in CA.
I like the IDEA for this video, but the rankings are terrible. Illinois over Maine and New Hampshire for "geography" is laughable. Two are beautifully rugged. One is boringly flat.
A lot of our state is flat, yes. But look up photos of the Driftless Area, Shawnee Forest, and bluffs over the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. We've got scenery. And have you seen a sunset on the plains? It can look like God dragged a paint brush across the sky.
@@jefff7287 you gotta think in terms of how the gepgrahy helps the state have its influence etc. if illinois were a country it would be much more influential and self sufficient than vermont and new hampshire judging by geography alone.
@@jefff7287 it’s subjective, rugged looks nice but if it doesn’t provide resources is it better? Illinois has rich farm land and ease of transportation because it is flat.
Utah being at #32 is such a joke when Florida and Texas are in the top 5. Tell me with a straight face that fucking florida and texas have better geography than utah, colorado, and alaska lmfao
The people who voted are ignorant to America’s geography. Utah is top 5 for sure… of the lower 48 probably only California surpasses it As for Texas… boring as hell geography
#31 - Wyoming: With Yellowstone, the first national park in the world, and one of the most geologically active locations on Earth sitting atop a supervolcano caldera. #32 - Utah: With the Mighty Five national parks, gearing up to host the Winter Olympics for the second time, the Bonneville Salt Flats, and the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. #33 - Hawaii: Consistently ranked in the top three most beautiful states, ranked #1 for natural environment, and the closest thing we have to Paradise in the U.S. #2 - Texas?! This isn’t absurd. It’s obscene.
@@TrexJerk8 I think, perhaps, that I might not be confused. I used the term "beautiful" a grand total of one time in reference to Hawaii, and I didn't claim that the video was "about the most beautiful geography." The video itself claims to be about the States with the "best" and "worst" geography. In the video description, the author said that he attempted to be as "objective as possible," but then conceded that, "There is no such thing as a true 'best geography.'" Further, on his Substack page where he described his methodology, his first sentence states that "Figuring out the 'best geography' ... is an effort in futility." Regardless, his first listed criterion for best geography is "Natural Features" and his last is "Climate." Given all of that, I stand by my assertion that listing Texas as the State with the 2nd best geography, while Wyoming, Utah, and Hawaii come in at 31st through 33rd respectively-given the realities of their geographies, and for the reasons that I stated-is absurd by any rational, subjective, or objective measures. It's so absurd, in fact, that I can't take the video seriously. Tellingly, the author reveals that, "MOST IMPORTANT: This is all for entertainment." Well, "are you not entertained?" No. No I am not entertained. Nor am I confused. I think.
Hawaii as a whole yea but it's all spread out as far as any difference in view aside from MTN jungle / ocean / highway / City. Gotta island hop to c a farm. Mad crowded in most areas now days to.
Illinois is much more geographically safe than hawaii. The latter lies literally on a series of VOLCANOES and is also small and isolated from the rest of the U.S. as Geoff said, this isnt much about natural beauty but just self sufficiency and quality of life
I once drove through Kansas and was surprised by how flat it was compared to the mountains in Colorado. It’s fascinating how geography can change so much from state to state! This ranking made me curious about how other states compare.
As someone who has roadtripped through much of the US, this list is garbage and not a good metric of which states have stunning geography and which do not. Get your info elsewhere, best of luck!
All three are beautiful states with large cities and a variety of topographies....hardwood forests, pine forests, lakes, Great Lakes rocky shoreline, major rivers with huge bluffs, grasslands, large cities such as Detroit, Minneapolis-St Paul and Milwaukee, a variety of agriculture and a large Native American population. Besides that, these three states combined have a huge economic impact, Imagine what a powerful state if Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan were combined? Minnesconchigan?
@@zelphx And also corn, iron ore, copper ore, coal, hard woods, the Minnesotan river, Missippi river, the biggest great lake in the world by surface area, cows, invented spam, hidden gems, what else I can say about Minnesota? Oh yeah also hotdish.
@@zelphx I'm in rural northern WI less than ten miles from Lake Superior. Wouldn't want to live anywhere else, the tranquility and outdoors are why I'm here. Very laid back and unpretentious people too. Not as affordable as it used to be though. And I think the whole state has a drinking problem lol.
What is amazing is how unique every state is. I have driven trough most of the US, and every state is beautiful and diverse in geography and culture. That is what makes this country so great.
As someone who has visited all 50 states, with at least 2 separate visits to each state, the first thing I thought was, “California has to be #1 by a large margin.”
Here's my top 3: I'm Canadian (but lived in DC for college purposes for 5 years, worked in Texas for 5 summers, and had my horse boarded in Washington State for 12 years). I have been to 46 States (excluding Hawaii, Alaska, Florida, and ND) My rank is #1 in California (spent at least 5 months long for 3 years in a row esp at SD, plus frequent visitors to the Monterey-SLO area), #2 Washington State (Bellingham influenced my choice the most after spending my time n B'ham for 12 years from next door via BC. Ironically, during my 12th year, I came to sense that Bellingham is the greatest mid-size town in the nation). #3 has to be Oregon as it has the greatest oceansides. I love the NWP area plus BC. California is my vacation zone for life. FYI, I came from the East Coast on both sides of countries (Canada and the US)
You kind of gave NH the shaft on this one. I for one don't know how Texas can rate so high on the list. I've been there and there isn't anything all that special about it other than being huge.
Yeah we moved from Texas to Utah and the drive through the pan handle on I 40 is so depressing and boring. California has a lot more to offer in terms of natural beauty.
@@thepointsnorth yeah, and even aside from the human factors, our geography is way way more interesting than a ton of other states. It just depends on what data is chosen....I would rank hills and water sources much higher than this ranking apparently.
Don't worry, this was the most ridiculous ratings of States I've ever seen in my life. I've lived in Florida and California, both undesirable completely in my opinion. And it doesn't matter where you're at. California's got a lot of natural beauty especially up North but anywhere near a city is trash. Plus the politics are terrible Never lived but have been to New York and New York City as well as upstate New York and buffalo and I'm not any more impressed with it than I am things to do in my own state, yes it's significantly higher than in my state. What is so geographically interesting about New York State seriously? This is going to sound crazy to someone who's never been here but I live in Ohio and it has everything. I would never leave here to go live in another state again.
@@mrmitchell11 As a person who was born and raised in CA (and got the hell out of there as soon as I could) and has 2 of my 5 brothers born in Ohio and a lot of family in Ohio, I agree that CA should be #1in geography, but nearly at the bottom in places to raise a family.
@@mrmitchell11I live in NY, western end of the state by Buffalo. Believe me there is plenty to complain about in this state, but in terms of nature and geography it's way better than people think. Two of the five great lakes, the finger lakes, the Adirondacks and Catskills, Niagara Falls, it's actually pretty great in that regard. I go to PA and OH quite a bit being so close to both states. I actually love Ohio for a lot of reasons, low taxes, lots of things to do, etc, but geographically Ohio is pretty boring. Driven across the state many times and yes, it's not as bad as driving across Indiana, but it's pretty flat and featureless going across I-90. Now granted I have only ventured south towards Columbus and Cincinnati a couple times and it does get a bit more interesting, but northern Ohio is pretty boring geographically. Same is true about Erie and Niagara counties in New York, but they seem to be the exception. The rest of the state is quite geographically diverse.
When comparing states with the best and worst attributes, factors like climate, topography, and economic resources play a huge role-making it a fascinating study through the lens of world geography. For instance, states like Hawaii (with tropical climates and volcanic landscapes) often rank best for natural beauty, while others may score lower due to harsher living conditions or limited geographic features.
I would love to see a version of this that is more strategic and less… vacation oriented. I think ranking things like deep-water ports, connectedness to neighbors, and percentage of farmable land/mineral resources would be fascinating.
Even by using statistics, I don't see how Oregon and Washington aren't like, right next to each other? They're almost the same state. Texas and Florida being top 5 is also hilarious and Oregon not being top 5 is equally hilarious.
@@ztl2505Michigan's rating was criminal. Mackinac Island and the Upper Peninsula are beautiful. Of course there are other parts of the state that are dull, but Florida? Really? Florida is the most full state I have ever driven through. Ok, second most, Indiana takes tops on my dullness list 😂😂
@@anycoveryoulike7510 He just rates hot states over cold ones. As the migration in the US has shown the last 70 years people are moving from cold states to hot ones more then the other way round. What he DOESN'T take into account by talking about geography that without AIR CONDITIONING there would be MUCH less people living in hot states. So valuing them over the cold states so much is a little bit UNNATURAL and that doesn't fit to geography.
The way you came up with the ranking was logical and the ranking was interesting, but definitely not in the order I would like to visit. I've traveled extensively in the US and have lived in several states, so my ranking is has a lot of differences - but my ranking criteria is a lot different, so it's not apples to apples. entertaining video - thanks!
As a native Nevadan, I almost spit out my coffee when I heard Nevada was last ha. Nevada has many truly impressive mountain ranges such as the Ruby or Toiyabe Mountains, glacially cut valleys and waterfalls in said mountain ranges, extremely vast landscapes, insane Paleozoic geology, cool western ghost towns from the 1800s, hot springs everywhere, large playas that stretch for tens of miles (Burning Man anyone?). The landscape is so vast and seems barren at first so I get why people glaze over it, but when you start looking and get off the interstates, you notice there are Easter eggs everywhere. As for water, you got us there. There are creeks that come off that mountain ranges and tiny rivers like the Humboldt or Walker, but overall not much flowing surface water. However, the large basins between the ranges are very deep with basin fill sediments and house significant untouched aquifers. They don't call it the Great Basin for no reason. Also for any history buffs, read about John C Freemont's 1843-1844 expedition of the area. Wild stuff.
Yup, native Nevadans unite. I live in the Southern part, and we have the spring mountains (not to mention sheep mountain range, black mountains etc). While nothing compared to states like Colorado, it's right here, the city is right up against the mountains. You don't have to drive many miles like you do in Colorado. As for Water, the Colorado river can be considered bordering our state even if it doesn't flow directly into the state. And Lake Mead offers decent recreational activities. If we didn't get screwed out of the 1926 water deal, we could have a lot of agriculture too. But instead the California and Arizona desert gets it.
@@JimmyMon666 I also live in Nevada. I bike from my house, 15 minutes to trails that take me to Red Rock Canyon or other incredible vistas. I don't even need a car to see things that most will only see on magazines. Nevada #50 and Florida #4?? I grew up in Florida and moved to Nevada because I am a geography nerd!
People hate but it's usually due to envy or being brainwashed to believe 40,000,000 all think a certain way haha. This state is paradise on Earth, it's a huge blessing to be born/raised here with hundreds of family members here too
At first I thought your list was compiled due to a poll, and figured it must be a popularity contest with the results. But when you explained your methodology, I can see where you arrived at your results. I still think some of the results aren't that great if we're talking about the 3 main buckets of Natural features, Human habitation, and Climate. Also, possibly some of the weights may need to be readjusted. But I'm fine with the overall methodology.
As an Oregonian, I'm both glad we made the top 50, but also a little sad that we only ranked #6 (tho honestly, can't argue with Washington State ranking higher than us or California either).
I've never been to Oregon but I expected it to be ranked pretty high judging by what I have seen of it just on television and such. A friend of a friend moved to Bend (ha, that rhymes) recently and sometime I would like to get out there. I was glad to see my home state of New York make the top 10. People who have never been here think the whole state is new York City. It's far from it both literally and figuratively. Lot of great nature up state. And if you live where I do, NYC is further away than Indianapolis, so as you can imagine it's a lot different here than NYC.
If you’re a Tree Hugger, you knew California would be number 1. 😂 I mean, it’s a miracle that both species of trees thought to be the oldest (non-clonal) (Pinus Longaeva ‘Methuselah’ Tree) and largest (Sequoiadendron Giganteum ‘Giant Sequoia’ Tree) in the world would be in the same country, let alone the same state. A true testament to California’s geographic diversity and having a little bit of everything. Redwoods and Bristlecones are national treasures. 🌲🌳
VERY interesting and thought provoking, Geoff! I grew up in Maryland, so was sorry to see it ranked so low. On the other hand, I have spent most of my life in Florida and was extremely surprised to see it ranked #4 (trust me, it's NOT all it's cracked-up to be!). Hawaii's relatively low ranking was somewhat surprising. Texas at #2, though, was totally shocking and hard to justify, expecially when you consider Washington State (where I lived for 7 years). The Evergreen State is truly spectacular. Like you, I also love Nevada, as well as Arizona and New Mexico. California, though, truly deserves the #1 spot! It is incredible in so many ways. THANK YOU, Geoff, for such terrific content! I know many others will join me in saying that we enjoy and appreciate your amazing work. Wishing you all the very best for continued success and personal fulfillment and happiness!
I grew up in Florida, lived in upstate NY for 8 years, and now live in Nevada. I love Nevada because I am a geography nerd! When I think of "geography," I think of the diversity of environment and inhabitants at play with the varying topography and landscapes. In Florida, I could drive the whole day and things would still look the same. In upstate NY there was more to see, and some neat places. However, Nevada is jaw-dropping. I'm always in awe of how society integrated into it's very unique landscapes. You can find yourself in very different climates within a short drive. The Spring Mountains near Las Vegas offer snow, trees, and an unparalleled universe to the city below. As a geography nerd, Utah is the top of my list, Nevada is not too far below that - I've been to every state. Also the weather in Nevada is nice for 8-9 months of the year.
Love my state of CALIFORNIA. ♥️. Farmer here in a rural center of the state and we can be at the beaches of Santa Cruz in 2 hours or in Yosemite National Park in less than 2 hours. Thanks for picking us as #1 as I totally agree. All the states have their own beauty.
Geoff, I ALWAYS enjoy your videos. I ABSOLUTELY loved this one especially. I was born and raised in Washington (#3) and I have lived in North Carolina (#5) for over fifty years (I wasn't born here, but I got here as quick as I could!) I understand how you came by your rankings, and of course I couldn't DISagree more with most of them. The quick tour through the 40 middle ranks brought me to tears because of the shear stunning beauty of this incredible country. No other country in the world could compete with us on geography alone. Keep making these awesome videos, my friend, and thank you so much.
Nice video! I would suggest incorporating natural hazards into the list if you are interested in future expansions. As a meteorologist, I can see adding those hazards would really shake up (pun intended) the list. Let me know if you ever want to work on such a project.
Got to the channel through listening to the podcast on Spotify. It has been a lot of fun to learn all of these cool facts with my husband! Please keep content creating!
From south Florida here. The heat index is over 105 degrees for six months of the year. It's flat and crowded and it all looks the same, mile after mile after mile. Real estate is expensive, but wages are low. We have hurricanes, high crime and giant flying CockAroaches. I think your methodology is deeply flawed.
having solo travled through much of the midwest and surrounding areas, this video hurts my feelings so much xd. i spent a week exploring the black hills and another week in the heart of the adirondacks. I love this country so much and all it has to offer. we are so incredibly lucky
The criteria is heavily weighted on mountains, which is usually a geographical challenge. Also farmland is way more important to a civilization than forests. I took off from a plane in Michigan and I saw farmland as far as the eye could see. And landed in North Carolina where I could see pine trees as far as the eye could see. The only thing in those forests are ants, squirrels and sandy clay soil. It can’t be used for much else.
As someone from New York, who currently lives in Washington, and is interested in North Carolina, I found the top 5 interesting to listen to. California is cool and all, but screw that state.
This is so flawed lol. EDIT: huge mistake found. Geoff claims Texas has thousands of lakes in a comparison to Minnesota. Texas has only man-made lakes (with the one area on the east border being contested) so this is an absolutely wild thing to think you can say about Texas. MAN MADE. Anyways, Alaska and California and Florida and Washington seems pretty OP.
@@FreedomAndLiberty2024 This list is terrible. Oklahoma is fucking garbage. Texas is absolute swamp ass garbage outside of the citties, but I thought this was about geography? Also Hawaii or Montana not being top 4 is insane to me.
I think Alaska deserves more recognition. Having Texas at #2 seems too high. Texan cities are amazing, but the geography doesn’t compare to the west coast. I’m happy to see both my home state of Florida, and Washington my state of residence in the top 5!
I'm from New Jersey (I know), I thought we'd get more consideration being the garden state. Also, for one of the smallest and most densely populated state we have some of the best beaches in the northeast, the largest forested area on the Eastern seaboard (pine barrens), and mountains in the north west. I think that counts for something even if we couldnt hold a candle to the West.
Yep. For being such a small state, NJ has a lot of diversity - beaches, forests, and mountains. Should've ranked higher, and *DEFINITELY* should've been above states like Kansas or Iowa or Florida lol
As a fellow Canadian, I was a bit disappointed seeing California, but recalling what I learned about the state, I changed my mind. I love how the temperature and elevation varies so much in a fairly small state. There's huge dumps of snow during the winter in some areas -- more than I could ever imagine happening here in southern Ontario!
Man my feelings got hurt when I saw Connecticut right away. I’ve lived in 4 states Florida NY South Carolina and I like CT the most. Yes it’s small but it’s sandwiched between two metro areas of Boston and NYC. I will say it is very expensive to live here but I have lots to do here and feel safe
Totally agree. I have lived in CT for 12 years, and find it very beautiful and pleasant, including in terms of the 4 season weather. FL number 4? What a joke! I would agree with CA as number one though.
@@fredericperrin3279 I lived in Florida for 18 years best thing I did was move to Connecticut. Florida is so hot you can’t go outside most of the year. I live along the coast so I enjoy the Long Island sound. Great place only bad thing I have to say is you need a high income
I was honestly surprised that Utah and Colorado weren’t higher on the list, especially Utah, as I’m discovering, seems to be geographically amazing no matter where you go in that state.
I’m all for making lists like this. Worth knowing if you don’t already that New England (the six little states east of NY) essentially function as one state. Probably explains why they’re home to some of the most prized real estate in the US, as I don’t think anyone would prefer to live in any one state without the option to quickly and with cultural continuity, access something or other in the rest of New England.
I don't understand why "habitation" is a factor at all. Having Florida in the top 5 is ridiculous and makes no sense at all. I can't think of a more boring state. 😅
I think habitation objectively shows the value of the place's geography. People vote with choice of location for what provides the best or better place to live. This voting with feet goes beyond just natural beauty or climate. Again, I think his bias leans more toward the usefulness of the geography. This is best demonstrated by habitation. Hence, New York is the preeminent US city due to geography--not pretty, but rather strategic geography.
Totally. I've lived there. It's a wasteland of swamps. With a few beaches. So humid that a winter coat is required that's t-shirt weather in other states.
I think habituation really flips a lot of states to be more positive than some would otherwise give them, thinking about people who would rather not live in or near large cities. I came to this realization when I saw Vermont and New Hampshire near the bottom of the list. I think the series would be interesting as a version two with “habituation” including things like cost of living, unemployment levels, and state public school ranking in addition to population density. California would quickly fall out of the top five and the rankings of Midwest states would likely go up even higher. I have no real expectations of who would float to the top, but I do think habituation needs more visibility into what’s factored into it.
Yeah alot of drawbacks like hurricanes, humidity, insects, reptiles, etc... etc... but my guess is it has something to do with the miles and miles of awesome beaches. From about November thru April you'd be hard pressed to find a more desirable place to be in the US.
Florida is ass. I have no interest in ever going there again. My friend lives near Tampa and I visited him in 2011. He's been asking me to come back and I just keep coming up with excuses not to go 😂
@@UWish0430 the southern half - yes (although there are 5 national parks tucked away in there) - but the northern half is much more alpine mountains and green.
Having been all over the US I'd say this list is pretty accurate. I'm sure some states could move up or down a bit, but I don't have any major issues other than Louisiana is way too high for me.
Hawaii isnt as self sufficient. If they were to rely on their geography alone they would be pretty much screwed. I think this was more the point of his ranking
Best Top Gear episode ever was when the guys drove through rural Alabama with graffiti on their cars that said "Hillary for President", "Country and Western is Rubbish", and "I'm Bi" and they almost got killed 😂
As a resident of Washington State, I can drive for 2 hours in any direction and be 1) at the Pacific Ocean, 2) in some of the most impressive mountains in America, 3) in several larger cities, 4) in the shrub steppe habitat, and 5) in Oregon.
Even with your methodology in mind, I am surprised that none of the Top 5 states have access to the Great Lakes. I would rank New York State much higher with access to both the lakes and the Atlantic. In my opinon the list is too much about the "enjoyability of life" and the landscapes ... but are sunny beaches and national parks that important if you're lacking water, building an economy or fighting a war?
Washingtonian here. We rarely get mentions in state vids, so the #3 is taken and appreciated! However, it hurts that Oregon gets a mention in our section, and our big cities like Seattle don't get one.
Word. Seattle is great. Although I do prefer some east coast cities like DC. Tbh I'm surprised he said the state doesn't have much in the way of temperature extremes. Eastern Washington regularly gets above 100 degrees in the summer and below zero in the winter. On the satellite state map there's clearly a big desert xD
Thank you for your presentation. I do have to say "OOPS," on one thing. Of course as a San Franciscan, I heartily agree with your "Best" award. However, you missed The Presidio, in San Francisco, as a US National Park. For many decades it was an Army Base. However, in the 1990's, The Presidio ... along with the Treasure Island Naval Base ... was "decommissioned," from the US Military. Treasure Island became an additional "district," of San Francisco. But, The Presidio was declared a National Park. It's very small, as our Parks go. But, it s a stunningly beautiful piece of real estate, and it's a joy to walk/drive through. I love geography, and I'm delighted to have discovered your channel.
I was so flabbergasted by this video, I pulled my car off the side of the road to type a response. It's unimaginable how Hawaii wasn't listed in the top 2, with several of the tallest peaks on the planet, active volcanoes, The Grand Canyon of the Pacific, 750 miles of breathtaking coastline, rainforests, desserts, lava tubes, agriculture producing coffee beans, tropical flowers, fruits, and rainbow eucalyptus trees, 100 waterfalls, 8 independent climate zones, 9 national parks, home to 578 endangered/threatened species, perfect weather year round, and home to a former royal monarchy. Overlooking these stellar facts makes your ranking unacceptable. I'm a native Southerner, so I appreciate the accolades regarding Florida, Texas, and NC, but they're truly subpar in comparison to Hawaii.
Hawaii was criminally low, yeah, but it looks like habitation was its big weak point. Also, even Washington in the number three spot has plenty of the features you mentioned there, (including, among other things, both a higher peak and a higher density of tall peaks, volcanoes, rainforests, and active volcanoes) while trouncing Hawaii in the population category. Hawaii may be gorgeous, but it's not head and shoulders above every other state.
I've been to many states and lived in a few: they all have their form of beauty. Born in central New York, the land is lovely with rolling hills, forests & lakes. The Adirondacks are stunning. But the cold and snow is brutal, and there are a lot of overcast days. I've lived most of my decades in the Carolinas, and North Carolina is my favorite from the four seasons climate where none are extreme, to varied geography: I lived on the Coast, in the Sandhills, in the Piedmont, and in the Mountains (my favorite). I've lived in Texas and while I do not care much for the DFW, I enjoyed all the area between Austin, San Antonio, and Del Rio - amazing variety. Then there is Virginia, my current home in the mountians: it is much like the best parts of North Carolina so far. 💚💙💜
I'd pretty much agree. Virginia belongs right there with North Carolina (the two greenest states), except it is a lot hotter, a lot colder, and without the outer banks. I'd score habitation as a minus, not a plus. If natural disasters were scored, California would drop 25 places.
Watching this, I was shocked at how low Nevada was ranked. Would the addition of how much Gold is produced (a large contribution to the annual worldwide production) raise our rankings? [Yes, I am a Nevada resident].
Storrs, Connecticut was named the least likely place in America to be hit with a natural disaster. No tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, mudslides, floods, forest fires, etc. It’s also home to the University of Connecticut.
Ohio I feel is underrated. Appalachian mtns in East, foothills south, farmland/prairie in west, rivers galore, lots of lakes, coastline beaches on the north at Lake Erie. Stays 75-95 typically in summers with 30-70% humidity. And winters vary between mild in south, and harsh in north.
The desert topography hate for Nevada was shocking. The ancient magma flows that formed literal mountains to the salt flats. Nevada is insanely rich in unique geographical areas. I would never live there though. 🤣
As someone who absolutely cannot live somewhere without mountains on the horizon, I agree, and I don't even particularly like Nevada. (Vegas is a sensory nightmare for me. Exclude that, I'm pretty fond of Nevada in general.)
Normalizing things down to the states size is kind of contradictory. Since a states size is a key component to it’s physical geography that should have been taken into account I think.
I would not have included Human Habitation. And I would have given Topography more weight than Climate. Personally, although I don't live in that state, I would have ranked Utah as the number one state for geography. Like you, I was disappointed that Nevada came in last, since that is where I live! At least Missouri, where I grew up, got a fairly decent ranking.
I think that including climate as a factor in the rankings is very subjective. Some people might consider 95 degrees with 95% humidity to be ideal weather, but I am absolutely not one of them.
Pure Michigan, lakes, lakes, lakes everywhere. If you love lake life, there’s no state better. My 2nd choice is CA (home away from home). The only reason they aren’t #1 in my mind is the amount of natural disasters. Fire risk is high everywhere and though earthquakes aren’t a huge concern in my mind, they do add to the risk of living there. Beauty is hard to beat though.
I think something this video missed out on was the political geography, understanding that state near water is very important and states in the middle of the country that produce the words agriculture she be counted for as well, also states with military emphasis
As a Texan, I will say that the reason our interstate highways go through boring areas is because the infrastructure is cheaper and easier to maintain. We could put it right through the coolest areas but I guess the state wanted to go with easy and Cheap. But if you get off the freeways and go to the hill country, you will see some interesting unique scenery.
@@Texan_christian1132 Excuse me? I’m A native born Texan. Lived here my entire life minus the army. And for someone who names themself Texas Christian, you don’t seem to be very christian. May the lord have mercy on you.
@@Texan_christian1132 I am from Georgetown, and live on a ranch. You sir make Conservatives look bad. The only one who doesn’t make any sense is you. You don’t know me or anything about me but you’re ready to judge someone by where they live? That is un Christian of you. Get right with God and actually walk the walk instead of judging others. May God bless you and have a nice day.
@@Crzserbianguy Are you talkin bout that verse that was mistranslated? Yeah that verse actually means dont condem people to hell. You dont look very Texan to me
Congrats to Mississippi for #34. Finally a list you're not #50 on.
haha
Feel this with Oklahoma at #29 😂😂
I literally just thought this about Alabama, finallly in the top 25, at number 25. lol
Could be #1 in names
I feel like Florida's climate is not that great because Florida is a hot humid Swampy flat and crowded state.
I am very pleased that the PNW did very well. I have trucked all over this country, and while each state has its own beauty and attractions, the PNW is hard to beat.
How in the heck did Mississippi get ranked above vermont, NH, and Hawaii?
Beats me!
Probably because its more self sustaining (and better climate for the most part). Having cool mountains or exuberant forests only does so much when you dont have a lot of productive land. And mississippi doesn’t lack in forests and natural beauty either
@@ldelgg No way MS has better climate than HI.
@@fjp3305 thats why i said for the most part. Though what hawaii excells on climate it lacks even more in self sustainance, its a small isolated chain of volcanic islands that depends a _lot_ on the mainland us for almost everything
You are right that is just stupid. I have been to Mississippi and have relatives in Vermont. It was said once that if the US was explored from the West all of New England would be a National Park. All of New England is far superior to Mississippi.
Geoff's pissing everyone off with this one
Turn off fixed news and go outside.
@@michaeladkins6 You good?
TEXAS IS 100% THE BEST!
Everyone except Californians :D
@@ericdavis3046 still the best
Hawaii at 33 must be a joke
@@danjclaude tiny isolated island chain that lies on active volcanic ground. If that thing were to rely solely on its own it wouldnt be so great.
@@ldelgg Well, since we are talking geography, why not get a boost for he one thing that got Hawaii gobbled up by the USA - the SPECTACULAR location militarily. Hawaii allows us naval and air force forward location wrt Asia. There is a large supportive population, too - the military bases aren't the SOLE occupants of the islands. From a military POV, the Hawaiin Islands are so strategically located, we really couldn't ask for more.
Hawaii has the best geography on the planet
Clearly he's never been. Especially the big island.
@@boxsterman77 snowy mountains, high desert, unique beaches, rainforests, exposed lava pools, subtropical dry forests, montane forests, grasslands, fertile agriculture, periglacial zones. I mean Jesus Christ. 4/5 koppen climate groups and 10/14 subgroups on one island alone!
Florida? Disgustingly hot and humid and flat as a pancake? Ugh. No thanks.
For Real Though!
As a central FL resident, I can attest to hating the weather. November through February are nice, but that's it. However, you would be surprised by several areas around inland Florida that are anything but flat. You have to go outside of the more popular places to find it all, but it's out there! The extensive coastline, plus the Everglades basin, really brings down our average elevation.
That's what I was thinking. I've been there many times visiting relatives that live there, on vacation and on business trips, and it's just a big sand bar separating the Gulf of Mexico from the Atlantic. Aside from its extensive coastline, there's nothing going for it. If you move there, buy mosquito netting to go over your bed is all I'll say.
They are also in the top 20 in agriculture, 4th largest GDP, 14th largest GDP in the world, 2nd longest coastline (for trade), NASA, The theme park capital of the world and they have plenty of fresh water.
Florida is a great place to visit during the late fall thru early spring months, but the other half of the year is terrible.
It pains me to see Michigan at 22. We have mountains (in the north, sure, yes, still counts), GREAT lakes, dunes, beach towns, big industrial cities, forests galore, farmland, rivers, and streams. How did Missouri beat us?!
Ozarks i guess
I feel your pain but flying under the radar at 22 is exactly what keeps it quiet and perfect 🤫
How is Wisconsin at 12???
@@CampDanimal This is fair and right. Touche compadre
Michigan should be much higher. So should West Virginia. Florida is way too high on the list. Granted I have only been to a little over half the states, mostly east coast and Midwest except for California, Arizona and Hawaii. But I would rank Florida as the second most boring state geographically only ahead of Indiana. As for climate it might be the absolute worst.
Not sure I really understand how if Nevada is dead last, Arizona can be all the way up at #16 by the same metrics.
Because Arizona has more diversity (flag vs PHX vs Tucson) but he gave nature a 2.7 which is insane
And New Mexico is at #24???? I would raise NM and lower AZ - especially based on the climate of the major cities in those two states! Albuquerque is much more comfortable than either Phoenix or Tucson.
He's including agriculture for some strange reason. And yes Arizona beat my state of Nevada quite a bit with regards to the 1926 Colorado river deal. But to be fair, it does flow through their state quite a bit. It's more strange California gets so much of that water. We only get a trickle. Anyways the point is their agriculture is only made possible by a man made deal nearly 100 years ago.
Arizona has several regions of upland forests and lakes in addition to the well known desert and rock formations
Nature includes the Grand Canyon and Colorado River. The first gives 2 - 2.5 all by itself
Some of us prefer colder climate. It feels like you penalized states for that.
100% agree, climate is such a subjective thing! He should’ve at least explained how he ranked it.
Also him saying Washington has no warm climates is a bit misleading. Tri-Cities in the SE part of the state has an avg high of 91F in July, and winters are relatively mild with an avg low of 29.6F in January. It has a hardiness zone of 7b and anual average of 55.1F. On top of that only getting 7.87 inches of rain per year, with only 77.2 precipitation days, 1.8 of which are snowy. Also nearby, Walla-Walla has the hot summer Mediterranean climate classification of Csa, same as Sacramento and LA (although on the colder borderline area)
I thought the same. Heat is terrible...
@@davidhall6625 Yeah, Vermont being 43 made that clear. It’s a beautiful state with lots to do outdoors, and it lost to Oklahoma and Texas…
Yes! I'd far rather deal with cold than with heat. Could not possibly live in FL. Most of the southern and desert states are a big NO from me (although I loved visiting the southwest). MA resident here; I thought it was a bit too low, but, I can understand that the NE states' small sizes meant their landscape was less varied, and they have fewer large metro regions. But some of the states that beat out MA really hurt.
@@gryphonvert if New England was a single state I think it would rank very high, even by the metrics in the video.
As North Carolinian, you don’t know the pride I feel for my state to be ranked #5 on this random arbitrary list.
@@DrTreAllDay I feel you 😂😂😂
@@DrTreAllDay same lol I was hoping it was in the top 5. I live in Western NC and I love it over here. Quiet, not congested and good weather most of the time
I live in Minnesota and most of my extended family lives in Wisconsin. As the older family members have pushed into retirement, we have spent a lot of time in Florida trying to escape the worst of the winters. In the last couple of years, they have discovered North Carolina and are quickly falling in love with the state. It has the warmer temperatures and seaside beaches that they like, but it also has the kind of forest cover that we love in the Northwoods. Unlike Florida, they also have good healthcare. Add in the fact that there is a good-sized tech industry, I would definitely consider a move to North Carolina.
Western NC is truly amazing. Asheville is one of my favorite places. I lived in Knoxville for awhile and would go there all the time.
NC has traditionally been a very under-rated state, which is why I was surprised at how much I liked it there, but I hate to say - it wouldn't make my top ten on this list. The people are great and it certainly would be on my top 10 states to live, but not top 10 geographically. California deserved to be #1 on this list, but if I had the choice to live in NC or CA, I'd choose NC hands down - and I was born and raised in CA.
Lake Mead is not a natural feature. But I do love much of Nevada's rugged barrenness.
I never realized how beautiful Nevada was until I got off the major highways.
The basin it sits in is, and it would just be part of the Colorado river then, so it counts.
Plus, Nevada has more mountain ranges than any other state!
If only they got sufficient rainfall to support large scale life.
@@filrabat1965 You mean like bighorn sheep, mountain lion, burros? They have those!
I like the IDEA for this video, but the rankings are terrible. Illinois over Maine and New Hampshire for "geography" is laughable. Two are beautifully rugged. One is boringly flat.
A lot of our state is flat, yes. But look up photos of the Driftless Area, Shawnee Forest, and bluffs over the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. We've got scenery. And have you seen a sunset on the plains? It can look like God dragged a paint brush across the sky.
@@jefff7287 you gotta think in terms of how the gepgrahy helps the state have its influence etc. if illinois were a country it would be much more influential and self sufficient than vermont and new hampshire judging by geography alone.
@@jefff7287 it’s subjective, rugged looks nice but if it doesn’t provide resources is it better? Illinois has rich farm land and ease of transportation because it is flat.
exactly my thoughts, ranking OKLAHOMA above UTAH is so wrong.
Utah being at #32 is such a joke when Florida and Texas are in the top 5. Tell me with a straight face that fucking florida and texas have better geography than utah, colorado, and alaska lmfao
I don't mind the low Utah ranking but having Wyoming ahead of it is just unacceptable! 😂
The people who voted are ignorant to America’s geography. Utah is top 5 for sure… of the lower 48 probably only California surpasses it
As for Texas… boring as hell geography
@ZanlexGaming
I Love Utah!
I don't know why anyone would put it lower than the 10th spot
I would rank Utah higher as well!
Isn’t Utah basically a desert? Texas and Florida have way better climates. Utah should be ranked higher but for sure not top 10.
Shocked by Vermont ,West Virginia and Hawaii ranked in the bottom half.
#31 - Wyoming: With Yellowstone, the first national park in the world, and one of the most geologically active locations on Earth sitting atop a supervolcano caldera.
#32 - Utah: With the Mighty Five national parks, gearing up to host the Winter Olympics for the second time, the Bonneville Salt Flats, and the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere.
#33 - Hawaii: Consistently ranked in the top three most beautiful states, ranked #1 for natural environment, and the closest thing we have to Paradise in the U.S.
#2 - Texas?!
This isn’t absurd. It’s obscene.
Put your big boy pants on Andrew.
I think you’re confused. This video is not about the most beautiful geography
@@TrexJerk8 I think, perhaps, that I might not be confused. I used the term "beautiful" a grand total of one time in reference to Hawaii, and I didn't claim that the video was "about the most beautiful geography." The video itself claims to be about the States with the "best" and "worst" geography. In the video description, the author said that he attempted to be as "objective as possible," but then conceded that, "There is no such thing as a true 'best geography.'" Further, on his Substack page where he described his methodology, his first sentence states that "Figuring out the 'best geography' ... is an effort in futility." Regardless, his first listed criterion for best geography is "Natural Features" and his last is "Climate." Given all of that, I stand by my assertion that listing Texas as the State with the 2nd best geography, while Wyoming, Utah, and Hawaii come in at 31st through 33rd respectively-given the realities of their geographies, and for the reasons that I stated-is absurd by any rational, subjective, or objective measures. It's so absurd, in fact, that I can't take the video seriously. Tellingly, the author reveals that, "MOST IMPORTANT: This is all for entertainment." Well, "are you not entertained?" No. No I am not entertained. Nor am I confused. I think.
I agree. Utah and Hawaii should be way higher just based on climate and nature alone.
@@andrewjosepholson geography can also mean human infrastructure and ease of commerce, which he sort of mentioned in the beginning.
If you 10,000 people, you'd be the only one to rank Illinois better than Hawaii.
Hawaii as a whole yea but it's all spread out as far as any difference in view aside from MTN jungle / ocean / highway / City. Gotta island hop to c a farm. Mad crowded in most areas now days to.
@@TheRagingPlatypus I'd rank Ilinois over Hawaii, Hawaii is the most overrated state imo and the worst I've been to so far.
Illinois is much more geographically safe than hawaii. The latter lies literally on a series of VOLCANOES and is also small and isolated from the rest of the U.S. as Geoff said, this isnt much about natural beauty but just self sufficiency and quality of life
if you 10,000 people? What does the mean?
@@boxsterman77 I think it's obvious...If you asked...
I once drove through Kansas and was surprised by how flat it was compared to the mountains in Colorado. It’s fascinating how geography can change so much from state to state! This ranking made me curious about how other states compare.
As someone who has roadtripped through much of the US, this list is garbage and not a good metric of which states have stunning geography and which do not. Get your info elsewhere, best of luck!
"that john denver is full of sh** man"
I am glad to see that Wisconsin ,Minnesota and Michaigan fared so well using your methodology.
All three are beautiful states with large cities and a variety of topographies....hardwood forests, pine forests, lakes, Great Lakes rocky shoreline, major rivers with huge bluffs, grasslands, large cities such as Detroit, Minneapolis-St Paul and Milwaukee, a variety of agriculture and a large Native American population. Besides that, these three states combined have a huge economic impact, Imagine what a powerful state if Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan were combined? Minnesconchigan?
Northern Wisconsin is so tranquil... especially nea Lake Superior. Duluth is a reason for Minnesota to exist.
@@zelphx And also corn, iron ore, copper ore, coal, hard woods, the Minnesotan river, Missippi river, the biggest great lake in the world by surface area, cows, invented spam, hidden gems, what else I can say about Minnesota? Oh yeah also hotdish.
I’m from Wisconsin
@@zelphx I'm in rural northern WI less than ten miles from Lake Superior. Wouldn't want to live anywhere else, the tranquility and outdoors are why I'm here. Very laid back and unpretentious people too. Not as affordable as it used to be though. And I think the whole state has a drinking problem lol.
What is amazing is how unique every state is. I have driven trough most of the US, and every state is beautiful and diverse in geography and culture. That is what makes this country so great.
As someone who has visited all 50 states, with at least 2 separate visits to each state, the first thing I thought was, “California has to be #1 by a large margin.”
Here's my top 3: I'm Canadian (but lived in DC for college purposes for 5 years, worked in Texas for 5 summers, and had my horse boarded in Washington State for 12 years). I have been to 46 States (excluding Hawaii, Alaska, Florida, and ND) My rank is #1 in California (spent at least 5 months long for 3 years in a row esp at SD, plus frequent visitors to the Monterey-SLO area), #2 Washington State (Bellingham influenced my choice the most after spending my time n B'ham for 12 years from next door via BC. Ironically, during my 12th year, I came to sense that Bellingham is the greatest mid-size town in the nation). #3 has to be Oregon as it has the greatest oceansides. I love the NWP area plus BC. California is my vacation zone for life. FYI, I came from the East Coast on both sides of countries (Canada and the US)
NO! TEXAS IS 100% THE BEST!
@@Texan_christian1132 That's laughable.
@@StageRight123 umm what?
@@Texan_christian1132I think we know why you like it
You kind of gave NH the shaft on this one. I for one don't know how Texas can rate so high on the list. I've been there and there isn't anything all that special about it other than being huge.
yeah, NH is beautiful
I think every New Englander would assume our states would be near the top as they for education, wealth, and health
Yeah we moved from Texas to Utah and the drive through the pan handle on I 40 is so depressing and boring. California has a lot more to offer in terms of natural beauty.
@@thepointsnorth yeah, and even aside from the human factors, our geography is way way more interesting than a ton of other states. It just depends on what data is chosen....I would rank hills and water sources much higher than this ranking apparently.
Well Said!!!!
Can’t wait for Canada’s provinces 🔥🔥
Being a small state in the NE I a disadvantage for geography...except Vermont, NH and Maine.
Don't worry, this was the most ridiculous ratings of States I've ever seen in my life. I've lived in Florida and California, both undesirable completely in my opinion. And it doesn't matter where you're at. California's got a lot of natural beauty especially up North but anywhere near a city is trash. Plus the politics are terrible
Never lived but have been to New York and New York City as well as upstate New York and buffalo and I'm not any more impressed with it than I am things to do in my own state, yes it's significantly higher than in my state. What is so geographically interesting about New York State seriously?
This is going to sound crazy to someone who's never been here but I live in Ohio and it has everything. I would never leave here to go live in another state again.
@@mrmitchell11 As a person who was born and raised in CA (and got the hell out of there as soon as I could) and has 2 of my 5 brothers born in Ohio and a lot of family in Ohio, I agree that CA should be #1in geography, but nearly at the bottom in places to raise a family.
Bottom 3, Top 3, and a music montage for the middle 4.
@@mrmitchell11I live in NY, western end of the state by Buffalo. Believe me there is plenty to complain about in this state, but in terms of nature and geography it's way better than people think. Two of the five great lakes, the finger lakes, the Adirondacks and Catskills, Niagara Falls, it's actually pretty great in that regard. I go to PA and OH quite a bit being so close to both states. I actually love Ohio for a lot of reasons, low taxes, lots of things to do, etc, but geographically Ohio is pretty boring. Driven across the state many times and yes, it's not as bad as driving across Indiana, but it's pretty flat and featureless going across I-90. Now granted I have only ventured south towards Columbus and Cincinnati a couple times and it does get a bit more interesting, but northern Ohio is pretty boring geographically. Same is true about Erie and Niagara counties in New York, but they seem to be the exception. The rest of the state is quite geographically diverse.
Classic geography by Geoff video that leaves everyone shaking their heads in complete disbelief and not in a good way.
TEXAS IS 100% THE BEST!
When comparing states with the best and worst attributes, factors like climate, topography, and economic resources play a huge role-making it a fascinating study through the lens of world geography. For instance, states like Hawaii (with tropical climates and volcanic landscapes) often rank best for natural beauty, while others may score lower due to harsher living conditions or limited geographic features.
Texas over Washington??????????
I lived in both of those State (for a long time). WA is the winner by miles!
@@coachbronco Same here, Agreed
Oregon is gonna Oregon
So, if the only metric is beauty, it's no contest. However, Texas has a lot more land that is both suitable for agriculture and human habitation.
Suitable is subjective
Great video, thank you for including your methodology ❤
And also adding that personal preferences and choices are subjective!
Great video. Thanks! As a North Carolina native it is truly a great state. However, you misspelled Asheville in your clip.
I would love to see a version of this that is more strategic and less… vacation oriented. I think ranking things like deep-water ports, connectedness to neighbors, and percentage of farmable land/mineral resources would be fascinating.
Even by using statistics, I don't see how Oregon and Washington aren't like, right next to each other? They're almost the same state. Texas and Florida being top 5 is also hilarious and Oregon not being top 5 is equally hilarious.
Also how I felt with Wisconsin being 10 slots ahead of Michigan
@@ztl2505Michigan's rating was criminal. Mackinac Island and the Upper Peninsula are beautiful. Of course there are other parts of the state that are dull, but Florida? Really? Florida is the most full state I have ever driven through. Ok, second most, Indiana takes tops on my dullness list 😂😂
I think the problem is that he's using population as one of the metrics. That's the only way TX and FL get in the top 5 I'm guessing
@@anycoveryoulike7510 He just rates hot states over cold ones. As the migration in the US has shown the last 70 years people are moving from cold states to hot ones more then the other way round. What he DOESN'T take into account by talking about geography that without AIR CONDITIONING there would be MUCH less people living in hot states. So valuing them over the cold states so much is a little bit UNNATURAL and that doesn't fit to geography.
Oregon and North Carolina literally both got the same score at 8.4, Oregon truly got shafted.
The way you came up with the ranking was logical and the ranking was interesting, but definitely not in the order I would like to visit. I've traveled extensively in the US and have lived in several states, so my ranking is has a lot of differences - but my ranking criteria is a lot different, so it's not apples to apples. entertaining video - thanks!
This was a really fun video. Thanks!
NO! TEXAS IS 100% THE BEST!
I’m going crazy that Vermont and New Hampshire are ranked lower than so many Midwest states.
As a native Nevadan, I almost spit out my coffee when I heard Nevada was last ha. Nevada has many truly impressive mountain ranges such as the Ruby or Toiyabe Mountains, glacially cut valleys and waterfalls in said mountain ranges, extremely vast landscapes, insane Paleozoic geology, cool western ghost towns from the 1800s, hot springs everywhere, large playas that stretch for tens of miles (Burning Man anyone?). The landscape is so vast and seems barren at first so I get why people glaze over it, but when you start looking and get off the interstates, you notice there are Easter eggs everywhere. As for water, you got us there. There are creeks that come off that mountain ranges and tiny rivers like the Humboldt or Walker, but overall not much flowing surface water. However, the large basins between the ranges are very deep with basin fill sediments and house significant untouched aquifers. They don't call it the Great Basin for no reason. Also for any history buffs, read about John C Freemont's 1843-1844 expedition of the area. Wild stuff.
Not reading your paragraph, but, people really need to realize that deserts are not barren wastelands with nothing of interest
Yup, native Nevadans unite. I live in the Southern part, and we have the spring mountains (not to mention sheep mountain range, black mountains etc). While nothing compared to states like Colorado, it's right here, the city is right up against the mountains. You don't have to drive many miles like you do in Colorado. As for Water, the Colorado river can be considered bordering our state even if it doesn't flow directly into the state. And Lake Mead offers decent recreational activities. If we didn't get screwed out of the 1926 water deal, we could have a lot of agriculture too. But instead the California and Arizona desert gets it.
@@JimmyMon666 I also live in Nevada. I bike from my house, 15 minutes to trails that take me to Red Rock Canyon or other incredible vistas. I don't even need a car to see things that most will only see on magazines. Nevada #50 and Florida #4?? I grew up in Florida and moved to Nevada because I am a geography nerd!
This was so enlightening. Thank-you. I had previously overlooked agriculture/arable land but that is such a big deal. Variety is also key
Knew CA would be #1
NO! TEXAS IS 100% THE BEST!
@@Texan_christian1132 You're high.
@@StageRight123 umm what?
People hate but it's usually due to envy or being brainwashed to believe 40,000,000 all think a certain way haha. This state is paradise on Earth, it's a huge blessing to be born/raised here with hundreds of family members here too
At first I thought your list was compiled due to a poll, and figured it must be a popularity contest with the results. But when you explained your methodology, I can see where you arrived at your results. I still think some of the results aren't that great if we're talking about the 3 main buckets of Natural features, Human habitation, and Climate. Also, possibly some of the weights may need to be readjusted. But I'm fine with the overall methodology.
As an Oregonian, I'm both glad we made the top 50, but also a little sad that we only ranked #6 (tho honestly, can't argue with Washington State ranking higher than us or California either).
I've never been to Oregon but I expected it to be ranked pretty high judging by what I have seen of it just on television and such. A friend of a friend moved to Bend (ha, that rhymes) recently and sometime I would like to get out there. I was glad to see my home state of New York make the top 10. People who have never been here think the whole state is new York City. It's far from it both literally and figuratively. Lot of great nature up state. And if you live where I do, NYC is further away than Indianapolis, so as you can imagine it's a lot different here than NYC.
Oregon is truly a gorgeous state. Lived there for almost 8 years myself. My brother’s family lives there.-California resident
This list has Indiana and Illinois above Utah and Hawaii. That's a failure in my book.
If you’re a Tree Hugger, you knew California would be number 1. 😂 I mean, it’s a miracle that both species of trees thought to be the oldest (non-clonal) (Pinus Longaeva ‘Methuselah’ Tree) and largest (Sequoiadendron Giganteum ‘Giant Sequoia’ Tree) in the world would be in the same country, let alone the same state. A true testament to California’s geographic diversity and having a little bit of everything. Redwoods and Bristlecones are national treasures. 🌲🌳
Not to mention the 1200+ year old trees in Monterey/Big Sur area that look like huge bonsai trees.
Joshua tree
Cali also has the hottest place on earth. Death Valley..
@@RP-16 Death Valley less than 100 miles from the tallest peak in the lower 48 states. That's diversity.
A beautiful state, run by idiots.
VERY interesting and thought provoking, Geoff! I grew up in Maryland, so was sorry to see it ranked so low. On the other hand, I have spent most of my life in Florida and was extremely surprised to see it ranked #4 (trust me, it's NOT all it's cracked-up to be!). Hawaii's relatively low ranking was somewhat surprising. Texas at #2, though, was totally shocking and hard to justify, expecially when you consider Washington State (where I lived for 7 years). The Evergreen State is truly spectacular. Like you, I also love Nevada, as well as Arizona and New Mexico. California, though, truly deserves the #1 spot! It is incredible in so many ways. THANK YOU, Geoff, for such terrific content! I know many others will join me in saying that we enjoy and appreciate your amazing work. Wishing you all the very best for continued success and personal fulfillment and happiness!
My top ten states overall
1. California
2. Arizona
3. Colorado
4. Florida
5. Texas
6. Georgia
7. Washington
8. Pennsylvania
9. Ohio
10. North Carolina
NO! TEXAS IS 100% THE BEST!
@@Texan_christian1132 No dude! Vote for Harris then we’ll talk
@@CharlesRay-rt7jb ABSOLUTELY NEVER! IN MY LIFE
@@Texan_christian1132 Ok then bow down to SoCal then
@@CharlesRay-rt7jb what the heck is soCal?
I grew up in Florida, lived in upstate NY for 8 years, and now live in Nevada. I love Nevada because I am a geography nerd!
When I think of "geography," I think of the diversity of environment and inhabitants at play with the varying topography and landscapes.
In Florida, I could drive the whole day and things would still look the same.
In upstate NY there was more to see, and some neat places.
However, Nevada is jaw-dropping. I'm always in awe of how society integrated into it's very unique landscapes. You can find yourself in very different climates within a short drive. The Spring Mountains near Las Vegas offer snow, trees, and an unparalleled universe to the city below. As a geography nerd, Utah is the top of my list, Nevada is not too far below that - I've been to every state. Also the weather in Nevada is nice for 8-9 months of the year.
Love my state of CALIFORNIA. ♥️. Farmer here in a rural center of the state and we can be at the beaches of Santa Cruz in 2 hours or in Yosemite National Park in less than 2 hours.
Thanks for picking us as #1 as I totally agree.
All the states have their own beauty.
Geoff, I ALWAYS enjoy your videos. I ABSOLUTELY loved this one especially. I was born and raised in Washington (#3) and I have lived in North Carolina (#5) for over fifty years (I wasn't born here, but I got here as quick as I could!) I understand how you came by your rankings, and of course I couldn't DISagree more with most of them. The quick tour through the 40 middle ranks brought me to tears because of the shear stunning beauty of this incredible country. No other country in the world could compete with us on geography alone. Keep making these awesome videos, my friend, and thank you so much.
NO! TEXAS IS 100% THE BEST!
Nice video! I would suggest incorporating natural hazards into the list if you are interested in future expansions. As a meteorologist, I can see adding those hazards would really shake up (pun intended) the list. Let me know if you ever want to work on such a project.
Especially watching this video right after the double whammy of Helene and Milton on Florida and North Carolina!
Geography got to be California.
California is no.1 in geography and nutty people.
@@FreedomAndLiberty2024 Nah, Idaho and Florida are #1 in nutty people and it isn't even close.
Every state is full of nuts.
@@Joe-Przybranowski There's FAR more in Idaho.
No way. Deserts and forest fires, lack of drinkable water.
Got to the channel through listening to the podcast on Spotify. It has been a lot of fun to learn all of these cool facts with my husband! Please keep content creating!
From south Florida here. The heat index is over 105 degrees for six months of the year. It's flat and crowded and it all looks the same, mile after mile after mile. Real estate is expensive, but wages are low. We have hurricanes, high crime and giant flying CockAroaches. I think your methodology is deeply flawed.
The only thing I find wrong here is the crime and low wages.
having solo travled through much of the midwest and surrounding areas, this video hurts my feelings so much xd. i spent a week exploring the black hills and another week in the heart of the adirondacks. I love this country so much and all it has to offer. we are so incredibly lucky
The criteria is heavily weighted on mountains, which is usually a geographical challenge. Also farmland is way more important to a civilization than forests.
I took off from a plane in Michigan and I saw farmland as far as the eye could see. And landed in North Carolina where I could see pine trees as far as the eye could see. The only thing in those forests are ants, squirrels and sandy clay soil. It can’t be used for much else.
I feel this is a fair analyst, Thanx Geoff
Instead of national parks I would prioritize num of Tornadoes, Hurricanes, hot days, cold days, gloomy days and adaptability in general.
NO! TEXAS IS 100% THE BEST!
Absolutely. % of land area impacted by natural disasters yearly. May well have knocked Cali, Or, and Wa down a bit due to the fires though.
As someone from New York, who currently lives in Washington, and is interested in North Carolina, I found the top 5 interesting to listen to. California is cool and all, but screw that state.
This is so flawed lol. EDIT: huge mistake found. Geoff claims Texas has thousands of lakes in a comparison to Minnesota. Texas has only man-made lakes (with the one area on the east border being contested) so this is an absolutely wild thing to think you can say about Texas. MAN MADE.
Anyways, Alaska and California and Florida and Washington seems pretty OP.
I see where you’re coming from, but don’t man-made lakes still count as lakes? Anyways, I agree that this list is pretty flawed…
KLAN Made
@@Unicornsnot9 They shouldn't count as lakes because if humans never existed then those lakes wouldn't be there.
Oregon is also OP. I don't know how it's not in the top 5 right next to washington. They're basically the same state.
Texas wouldn't even be in my top 10. There are a few noteworthy places, but mostly nothing to see.
As soon as my state got ranked above Hawaii & Utah, I couldn’t complain 😂
@@realdreamerschangetheworld7470 what’s your state?
I was shocked that Hawaii, Montana, Utah, and Colorado were ranked so low, and OK and TX were ranked so high.
@@FreedomAndLiberty2024 This list is terrible. Oklahoma is fucking garbage. Texas is absolute swamp ass garbage outside of the citties, but I thought this was about geography? Also Hawaii or Montana not being top 4 is insane to me.
Geoff, I agree with you in having problems with this list. I value your honest opinions ad objectivity.
I think Alaska deserves more recognition. Having Texas at #2 seems too high. Texan cities are amazing, but the geography doesn’t compare to the west coast.
I’m happy to see both my home state of Florida, and Washington my state of residence in the top 5!
NO! TEXAS IS 100% THE BEST!
Excellent video in terms of content, presentation, video technique, and a host of other aspects. Thank you.
I'm from New Jersey (I know),
I thought we'd get more consideration being the garden state. Also, for one of the smallest and most densely populated state we have some of the best beaches in the northeast, the largest forested area on the Eastern seaboard (pine barrens), and mountains in the north west. I think that counts for something even if we couldnt hold a candle to the West.
Yep. For being such a small state, NJ has a lot of diversity - beaches, forests, and mountains.
Should've ranked higher, and *DEFINITELY* should've been above states like Kansas or Iowa or Florida lol
And the Palisades, some of the oldest cliffs in the world.
Yep ! Some of the best cleanest, drinking water comes from pine Barrens area too!
As a fellow Canadian, I was a bit disappointed seeing California, but recalling what I learned about the state, I changed my mind. I love how the temperature and elevation varies so much in a fairly small state. There's huge dumps of snow during the winter in some areas -- more than I could ever imagine happening here in southern Ontario!
Man my feelings got hurt when I saw Connecticut right away. I’ve lived in 4 states Florida NY South Carolina and I like CT the most. Yes it’s small but it’s sandwiched between two metro areas of Boston and NYC. I will say it is very expensive to live here but I have lots to do here and feel safe
yeah, as a MA resident I'm with you....I think this list is highly flawed.
Totally agree. I have lived in CT for 12 years, and find it very beautiful and pleasant, including in terms of the 4 season weather. FL number 4? What a joke! I would agree with CA as number one though.
@@fredericperrin3279 I lived in Florida for 18 years best thing I did was move to Connecticut. Florida is so hot you can’t go outside most of the year. I live along the coast so I enjoy the Long Island sound. Great place only bad thing I have to say is you need a high income
Being from Missouri seeing us ranked 21.... Thank you for your generosity, sir!
Also…Texas & Florida in the top 5 is diabolical 😂
@@misteriknow2069 I agree, and I was raised in Florida, and lived 5 years in Texas.
Those two states can survive on their own, unlike other states in the union.
@@Daniel-ii6kf LMAO give either state 10 years without FEMA to bail them out and they are fucked.
Yeah, both way too hot for human habitation.
@@bbl69420 give your state 10 years without Texas and you’d be fucked
I was honestly surprised that Utah and Colorado weren’t higher on the list, especially Utah, as I’m discovering, seems to be geographically amazing no matter where you go in that state.
I’m all for making lists like this. Worth knowing if you don’t already that New England (the six little states east of NY) essentially function as one state. Probably explains why they’re home to some of the most prized real estate in the US, as I don’t think anyone would prefer to live in any one state without the option to quickly and with cultural continuity, access something or other in the rest of New England.
true enough....I think of myself as a New Englander as opposed to MA resident (nothing against MA, but to your point...)
@@jefff7287you’re just an American within the US.
@@neox9369 Stop being an ignorant and sensitive. They’re a new englander. Why does that bother you?
i love these types of videos about the states 😊
Any top 10 without Colorado is laughable 😂
No access to the ocean
I think he said agricuture was one of the things for the ranking, personally I wouldn't put Idaho so high but this ranking is based on certain metrics
@@adityavikramrajawat Eastern Colorado is basically Kansas, so they have a ton of agriculture.
FACTS.
You make some very interesting points as to why Colorado should be in the top 10.
as someone who was somewhat critical of ur content in the past, is good!, you should do more like this!!!
I don't understand why "habitation" is a factor at all. Having Florida in the top 5 is ridiculous and makes no sense at all. I can't think of a more boring state. 😅
I think habitation objectively shows the value of the place's geography. People vote with choice of location for what provides the best or better place to live. This voting with feet goes beyond just natural beauty or climate. Again, I think his bias leans more toward the usefulness of the geography. This is best demonstrated by habitation. Hence, New York is the preeminent US city due to geography--not pretty, but rather strategic geography.
Totally. I've lived there. It's a wasteland of swamps. With a few beaches. So humid that a winter coat is required that's t-shirt weather in other states.
I think habituation really flips a lot of states to be more positive than some would otherwise give them, thinking about people who would rather not live in or near large cities.
I came to this realization when I saw Vermont and New Hampshire near the bottom of the list.
I think the series would be interesting as a version two with “habituation” including things like cost of living, unemployment levels, and state public school ranking in addition to population density. California would quickly fall out of the top five and the rankings of Midwest states would likely go up even higher.
I have no real expectations of who would float to the top, but I do think habituation needs more visibility into what’s factored into it.
Florida is a hell hole! Ahead of Utah? This list is ridiculous.
Yeah alot of drawbacks like hurricanes, humidity, insects, reptiles, etc... etc... but my guess is it has something to do with the miles and miles of awesome beaches. From about November thru April you'd be hard pressed to find a more desirable place to be in the US.
@@lk29392 Beaches are boring.
Utah is brown and desolate!
Florida is ass. I have no interest in ever going there again. My friend lives near Tampa and I visited him in 2011. He's been asking me to come back and I just keep coming up with excuses not to go 😂
@@UWish0430 the southern half - yes (although there are 5 national parks tucked away in there) - but the northern half is much more alpine mountains and green.
Having been all over the US I'd say this list is pretty accurate. I'm sure some states could move up or down a bit, but I don't have any major issues other than Louisiana is way too high for me.
Hawaii?! Below Alabama?! Lived in both, hands down Hawaii wins.
Hawaii isnt as self sufficient. If they were to rely on their geography alone they would be pretty much screwed. I think this was more the point of his ranking
Best Top Gear episode ever was when the guys drove through rural Alabama with graffiti on their cars that said "Hillary for President", "Country and Western is Rubbish", and "I'm Bi" and they almost got killed 😂
😆 I think I saw that episode. It was pretty funny!
Nope
7:25 ayyy my Hoosiers (aka me) finally having a decent meaning by not ranking 40s or 30s 😂
Maryland needs to be up there with the Chesapeake Bay and the mountains. Maryland is called America in miniature
Baltimo is kalled *rat citay*
@@UHaulShorts think you might a got confused with nyc
Well, then, Virginia is Maryland X 10.
We have the bay, 10X better farmland, 10X better mountains, and 10X better unspoiled wildernes.
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Dat 2
@@rickrudd
No Truckstops on i-66
As a resident of Washington State, I can drive for 2 hours in any direction and be 1) at the Pacific Ocean, 2) in some of the most impressive mountains in America, 3) in several larger cities, 4) in the shrub steppe habitat, and 5) in Oregon.
Even with your methodology in mind, I am surprised that none of the Top 5 states have access to the Great Lakes. I would rank New York State much higher with access to both the lakes and the Atlantic. In my opinon the list is too much about the "enjoyability of life" and the landscapes ... but are sunny beaches and national parks that important if you're lacking water, building an economy or fighting a war?
Thanks from North Carolina 😊
0:51 is beautiful scene
It’s Washington State 👍🏼.. the one with the mountain
I can't tell if I just don't agree or if I just WANT to disagree xD Love the video and the share of the data, can't wait to see the next one Geoff!
Texas with almost a perfect weather score is insane. Hail and thunderstorms every day during spring, in summer you can’t even go out side its too hot
NO! TEXAS IS 100% THE BEST! Also yes you can go outside basically year round unlike colder states where its to cold. The heat is great!
@@Texan_christian1132texas is too huge to group into one climate, north texas gets colder than a lot of states especially the panhandle
@ its mostly hot
@@Texan_christian1132 in summer yeah but in winter it gets quite cold unless your in middle or south texas
@ not cold for much
Washingtonian here. We rarely get mentions in state vids, so the #3 is taken and appreciated! However, it hurts that Oregon gets a mention in our section, and our big cities like Seattle don't get one.
Word. Seattle is great.
Although I do prefer some east coast cities like DC.
Tbh I'm surprised he said the state doesn't have much in the way of temperature extremes. Eastern Washington regularly gets above 100 degrees in the summer and below zero in the winter. On the satellite state map there's clearly a big desert xD
Wait a minute! Vermont has worse geography than New Jersey?? Clearly, there's something wrong with the metrics in these rankings.
yeah....VT is beautiful....NJ is....NJ
Vermont is beautiful!
Vermont has beautiful geography, New Jersey has productive geography
@@jefff7287 NJ has beaches, mountains, and forests.
Both of them should have ranked higher tbh.
Well that’s not fair, New Jersey is very fertile, forested, and gets plenty of rain to grow and develops cities
Thank you for your presentation. I do have to say "OOPS," on one thing. Of course as a San Franciscan, I heartily agree with your "Best" award. However, you missed The Presidio, in San Francisco, as a US National Park. For many decades it was an Army Base. However, in the 1990's, The Presidio ... along with the Treasure Island Naval Base ... was "decommissioned," from the US Military. Treasure Island became an additional "district," of San Francisco. But, The Presidio was declared a National Park. It's very small, as our Parks go. But, it s a stunningly beautiful piece of real estate, and it's a joy to walk/drive through.
I love geography, and I'm delighted to have discovered your channel.
I was so flabbergasted by this video, I pulled my car off the side of the road to type a response. It's unimaginable how Hawaii wasn't listed in the top 2, with several of the tallest peaks on the planet, active volcanoes, The Grand Canyon of the Pacific, 750 miles of breathtaking coastline, rainforests, desserts, lava tubes, agriculture producing coffee beans, tropical flowers, fruits, and rainbow eucalyptus trees, 100 waterfalls, 8 independent climate zones, 9 national parks, home to 578 endangered/threatened species, perfect weather year round, and home to a former royal monarchy. Overlooking these stellar facts makes your ranking unacceptable. I'm a native Southerner, so I appreciate the accolades regarding Florida, Texas, and NC, but they're truly subpar in comparison to Hawaii.
Hawaii was criminally low, yeah, but it looks like habitation was its big weak point. Also, even Washington in the number three spot has plenty of the features you mentioned there, (including, among other things, both a higher peak and a higher density of tall peaks, volcanoes, rainforests, and active volcanoes) while trouncing Hawaii in the population category. Hawaii may be gorgeous, but it's not head and shoulders above every other state.
I've been to many states and lived in a few: they all have their form of beauty.
Born in central New York, the land is lovely with rolling hills, forests & lakes. The Adirondacks are stunning. But the cold and snow is brutal, and there are a lot of overcast days. I've lived most of my decades in the Carolinas, and North Carolina is my favorite from the four seasons climate where none are extreme, to varied geography: I lived on the Coast, in the Sandhills, in the Piedmont, and in the Mountains (my favorite). I've lived in Texas and while I do not care much for the DFW, I enjoyed all the area between Austin, San Antonio, and Del Rio - amazing variety. Then there is Virginia, my current home in the mountians: it is much like the best parts of North Carolina so far. 💚💙💜
I'd pretty much agree. Virginia belongs right there with North Carolina (the two greenest states), except it is a lot hotter, a lot colder, and without the outer banks. I'd score habitation as a minus, not a plus. If natural disasters were scored, California would drop 25 places.
If weird residents were calculated in the rankings, CA would've dropped to dead last.
@@FreedomAndLiberty2024 Not sure about that- there's a reason there's a meme about "Florida Man" doing crazy things.
Watching this, I was shocked at how low Nevada was ranked. Would the addition of how much Gold is produced (a large contribution to the annual worldwide production) raise our rankings? [Yes, I am a Nevada resident].
Storrs, Connecticut was named the least likely place in America to be hit with a natural disaster. No tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, mudslides, floods, forest fires, etc. It’s also home to the University of Connecticut.
My wife and I grew up about 10 miles from there over 50 years ago and then we moved to Alaska.
Ohio I feel is underrated. Appalachian mtns in East, foothills south, farmland/prairie in west, rivers galore, lots of lakes, coastline beaches on the north at Lake Erie. Stays 75-95 typically in summers with 30-70% humidity. And winters vary between mild in south, and harsh in north.
The desert topography hate for Nevada was shocking. The ancient magma flows that formed literal mountains to the salt flats. Nevada is insanely rich in unique geographical areas. I would never live there though. 🤣
As someone who absolutely cannot live somewhere without mountains on the horizon, I agree, and I don't even particularly like Nevada. (Vegas is a sensory nightmare for me. Exclude that, I'm pretty fond of Nevada in general.)
Normalizing things down to the states size is kind of contradictory. Since a states size is a key component to it’s physical geography that should have been taken into account I think.
I would not have included Human Habitation. And I would have given Topography more weight than Climate. Personally, although I don't live in that state, I would have ranked Utah as the number one state for geography. Like you, I was disappointed that Nevada came in last, since that is where I live! At least Missouri, where I grew up, got a fairly decent ranking.
Highly praise Geoff’s effort
As a native Californian living in Washington, I cannot find fault with your ranking.
Same here, but Oregon not being in the top 5 is crazy.
@@FreedomAndLiberty2024 - Yeah, that one was a bit of a question mark.
NO! TEXAS IS 100% THE BEST!
nobody with a brain would put cali anywhere but number 1
@@Texan_christian1132 no mountains, no redwood forests, i could go on and on
I think that including climate as a factor in the rankings is very subjective. Some people might consider 95 degrees with 95% humidity to be ideal weather, but I am absolutely not one of them.
Pure Michigan, lakes, lakes, lakes everywhere. If you love lake life, there’s no state better. My 2nd choice is CA (home away from home). The only reason they aren’t #1 in my mind is the amount of natural disasters. Fire risk is high everywhere and though earthquakes aren’t a huge concern in my mind, they do add to the risk of living there. Beauty is hard to beat though.
I think something this video missed out on was the political geography, understanding that state near water is very important and states in the middle of the country that produce the words agriculture she be counted for as well, also states with military emphasis
This was a terrible list.
YEP! TEXAS IS 100% THE BEST!
As a Texan, I will say that the reason our interstate highways go through boring areas is because the infrastructure is cheaper and easier to maintain. We could put it right through the coolest areas but I guess the state wanted to go with easy and Cheap. But if you get off the freeways and go to the hill country, you will see some interesting unique scenery.
Nah you aint Texan
@@Texan_christian1132 Excuse me? I’m
A native born Texan. Lived here my entire life minus the army. And for someone who names themself Texas Christian, you don’t seem to be very christian. May the lord have mercy on you.
@@Crzserbianguy heck no your from Austin. AUSTIN AINT TEXAS. Also you dont make sense
@@Texan_christian1132 I am from Georgetown, and live on a ranch. You sir make Conservatives look bad. The only one who doesn’t make any sense is you. You don’t know me or anything about me but you’re ready to judge someone by where they live? That is un Christian of you. Get right with God and actually walk the walk instead of judging others. May God bless you and have a nice day.
@@Crzserbianguy Are you talkin bout that verse that was mistranslated? Yeah that verse actually means dont condem people to hell. You dont look very Texan to me