Depends on how you're ranking it. If you value some things, HI is going to rank lower than a state that has that. If you want wide open spaces with low rent, you're not going to look to HI.
@@AK-mf1boArizona at 16 but Utah at 32? Arizona is not more hospitable than Utah. Its cities are absurdly crowded compared to Utahs. And they produce the same resources… and Nevada is fucking compareable to both and it’s at 50?! the list is just fucking nonsense.
They're not talking about ranking the "beautifulness" of each state. The criteria is the amount of "wasteland" or "inaccessible lands" or "you can't really do anything here except look at it" type lands. For example, if there are TOO MANY forests as compared with towns, then that state's geography is "inaccessible" and not geographically friendly to travel through. LIke New York's Adirondack Mountains. You really can't do anything except stand there and say, "Oooh, and Ahhhh..." If a state has TOO MANY deserts, then it's also inhospitable. If a state has cold, rainy weather, it's "unpleasant" and "not comfortable"... same thing with hot, arid deserts. The video is not about the "beauty" of the state. It's about the utility of the land and the ease of travel and hospitableness of the climate and the location of the state when compared with its geographic resources.
Texas #2 - oooooooohkay ?!?! California: You could leave Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada mountains and be at the beach in Santa Cruz, California enjoying surfing and the boardwalk within 5 hours. Sequoia National Park - home of the GIANT redwoods - to Monterey on the coast including the incredible Big Sur drive - in about the same amount of time with less traffic.
Those mountains in Washington State are also long dormant volcanoes. Mount Hood is has been on the hinky list because it is long overdue. They do not call it The Ring of Fire without a reason. Look up Mount St. Helen’s
There's absolutely no way someone can put Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, or West Virginia lower than Indiana. I live in Indiana and outside of the Brown County State Park, there's not a ton of varied topography here. All of those other states I listed are known for beautiful mountains yet they are somehow lower than Indiana?
This ranking is a major fail. He obviously considers unbearably hot and humid as comfortable and temperate. How else to explain the dull Gulf Coast states being ranked so high and Hawaii ranked so low. Florida number 4? Please!
Georgia has mountains, forests, and it also has a coast. It also probably has more farmland than Florida, and it is less hot. This ranking makes no sense. One thing I have noticed about Geography with Geoff is that he makes statements about places and exaggerates them.
@@burnout_2017 I am serious. Things such as Geoff claiming that the coast of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina are "empty" when there are millions living in that area, with cities like Charleston, Savannah, Myrtle Beach, Wilmington, Fayetteville, Brunswick, etc.
@@willp.8120 florida has more farmland than georgia. Fayetteville isn't on the coast. In comparison to almost any other coastal regions except perhaps areas along the pacific where its not feasible or allowed to build, there is no other coastal regions as sparsely populated as the one you mention. Look at the satellite images if you dont believe me. I agree this whole list/ranking thing is one big pile of trump diapers and i understand your obvious loyalty to that region but cmon...... This is the one you disagree with????
@@burnout_2017 I know that Fayetteville is not on the coast, but in the Geography with Geoff video he was r ferring to the coastal plain as being "empty" which Fayetteville is a part of. Florida has less farmland than Georgia. Yes, Florida has a lot of the citrus industry, but a lot of land that Florida used to have for citrus fruits has been cut down to make way for development, or to go with harvesting pine products, instead. Most of southwest and South central, and central Georgia is farmland. The entire Pacific outside of the Bay area, LA, and San Diego is relatively lowly populated. Seattle and Portland are not on the coasts. The Louisiana coast is swampland. The Texas coast South of Corpus Christi until you get to Brownsville is almost unpopulated. The coast of Maine is sparsely populated as well. You could also say that the coastal plain of southern New Jersey South of Atlantic City isn't very populated, along with the entire Delmarva peninsula. Even though the coastal plain of Georgia and the Carolinas is the least populated areas of those states, whereby the Piedmont has most of the population ,the coastal areas aren't empty.
There's a lot you can nitpick either way, and I guess it depends on how you want to define "best" and "geography," as well as what factors you value more. One could argue that "climate" isn't really geography, though they are often interconnected, and that georgraphy isn't simply "pretty." He mentions agricultural production, which requires flattish land as well as fresh water. Both are also improtant for the establishment of manufacturing & industry, and ultimately cities. Navigable rivers and harbors provide cheap transport for food, as well as raw, intermediate, and finished goods. All of these are important for economic growth, arguably a key factor in "Human Habitability." Mountains and deserts can be pretty, but they make this harder. So I can see how some "pretty" states fell and not-so-pretty ones rose in the rankings. Do you consider geology to be "geography?" Natural resources could also be a factor that i'm not certain was accounted for here.
I don't get why CT was in the bottom 5. Southern CT has beautiful shoreline and there are beautiful mountains and rolling hills in the northwest corner of the state. While it is densely populated there is still much beautiful forest throughout the state as well. It's by no means a top 10 state for geography but there are loads of other states that have a lot less going for it. Nevada at #50 is also wild.
To be fairrrr.... Great Smoky mountain national park is only 'most visited' because MOST people live along the east coast, and so it's closer for them to visit than say, the "Grand Canyon"
Nebraska! I have driven the entire state on the Interstate and I needed Caffeine to keep from falling asleep in the middle of the day. CORN CORN CORN...and MORE CORN!
Ranking Hawai'i out of the top 5 is criminal. The Channel Islands are easily visible from the coast in the LA Metro area and any high point further inland. I can see the largest one, Catalina on my commute home almost every day.
In Washington State the Cascade Mountain Range is well known because of Mount Rainier and St. Helens. We have a lot of volcanoes here and a massive temperate rainforest.
The New England states are relatively small, and Massachusetts' capital Boston and the surrounding areas contain more than half of the states 7 million population with a more European population density of 345KM2. The beaches are great but cold, the natural environment is patchy, the mountains are small and the cost of living is sky high. The state has an SDI score like Norway, but with EU level prices. MA's population is half of the total for the region, and Boston is it economic heart. Rhode Island's capital, Providence, is even more dominant in RI than Boston is in MA. New England has beautiful scenery and lots of history, but the whole region is smaller than most ot the large states.
Illinois has horrible climates and doesn't have much in terms of natural beauty. But in terms of being fit for human habitation, it is one of the best. It has access to both the Great Lakes (Lake Michigan) and the Mississippi River; and it technically has access to the ocean via both the lake and the river.
Each State brings something unique to the table of The United States. There is the geography, the oceans, the mountains, the lakes, the valleys, the diversity of food, xxxx There are no Best States just the best time to visit.
I was skeptical my home state of California would be this high. I’m 34 and lived here my whole life. One of the reasons I like living here is the geography.
I don't agree with this list AT ALL! I live in Texas and the weather is burning hot most of the year! The only pleasant months are January and February. And it's geography isn't pretty at all...its just meh. New England is beautiful, those states should have been way higher on the list and certainly above Texas. I do agree with Washington though...it's breathtaking!
You just said the New England States are low, lol - please check their altitude. Your ears actually pop when you reach Up State New York. lol New England is a Skiing destination for those who love snow boarding and the outdoors. Altitude
*HOW DARE YOU CALL CONNECTICUT BAD? IT HAS LITERALLY BARELY ANY CRIME SO BLAME THE CITIES AND ITS IMPROVING WITH GOOD SERVICES AND SOME OF THE BEST SCHOOLS ITS GROWING IN POPULSTION ECONOMY AND HAS 0 REASON TO GET MAD AT.*
This list is stupid. I have lined in California, Texas and Illinois. I'll take Chicago first, San Francisco or San Diego second and Dallas or Austin third. Chicago is the most beautiful city and is the most exciting place in all three states.
Frenchtastic Explorations who you have reacted to before, is currently uploading videos from a Minnesota trip she took this year. One video is visiting Minnesota’s and Wisconsin’s Interstate State Parks along the St. Croix River. MN and WI each have a state park across the river from each other (the river is the border).
All 50 states have something to offer. Our terrtories like Puerto Rico & USVI & Guam are awesome too. Even Washington DC has a lot of good stuff....cherry trees, Potomac river, memorials, the strip of museums....isnt that called rhe National Mall? Even Baltimore &: Detroit have harbors.
It does have a couple of interesting areas: the Big Bend region, the Gulf Coast, the Hill Country. But they are so limited and far apart given the size of Texas, it's hard to rank it high on that account.
@@cygnusx-3217 Two good types of restaurant: BBQ and Tex-Mex. But even Andre' from "European reacts" would eventually get tired of eating those 2 kinds of food.
I have been to every state in the lower 48. Texas is one of the most boring, but probably the ugliest state all around. I'd say in terms of natural beauty, Texas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana are the least beautiful.
Washington State has the Cascade range, south to north the major peaks are Mt. Saint Helens 8,366 ft. (after the 1980 eruption), Mt. Adams 12,280 ft., Mt. Rainier 14,411 ft., Glacier Peak 10,541 ft. and Mt. Baker 10,781. There are many more named peaks and anything under about 3,000 ft is basically considered a hill. Then in the Olympic range on the Olympic peninsula which is located between the Pacific Ocean and Puget Sound, there’s Mt. Olympus 7,980, Mt. Deception 7,788, Mt. Constance 7,756, Mt. Clark 7,528. As with the Cascade range there are many other high named peaks but I’m only providing the top four and in the Cascades the top five. “When it comes to climate and geography, Washington State is a study in contrasts. While there is a somewhat common perception that it rains all the time in Washington, Seattle actually ranks 44th among major U.S. cities, getting less rainfall annually than Boston, New York, Houston and Miami.The state’s geography is diverse and spectacular at almost every turn. Washington has seven distinct physiographic regions, from the rugged Pacific coastline and soaring volcanic peaks of the Cascades to the fertile fields of the Columbia Basin. While it’s tempting to delve deep into the geology that created such a diverse landscape over thousands of years, we’ll focus instead on the two distinct sides of the state since the geology not only drives the geography, but also the climate.” “Western Washington The Cascade Mountain Range divides the state into two parts - Western Washington and Eastern Washington. Western Washington is the most densely populated; approximately 60% of the state’s residents live west of the mountains. Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Vancouver and Bellingham are all located on the west side of the state. As the glaciers retreated during the last ice age, they carved their memories into the land. Western Washington is hilly and even mountainous in places with lots of rivers and lakes. This includes the three lakes that dictate the geography of the greater Seattle metropolitan area: Lakes Union, Washington and Sammamish. This same glacial activity also created the many islands that dot the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sound. The result is a landscape that is ever changing and often breathtaking. The weather is relatively mild in Western Washington. Summer days rarely rise above 79° (26° C) and winter days are seldom below 45° (8° C) during the day. Snow is rare, but winter temperatures can easily dip into the 20s and 30s (-6° to -1° C) at night. Annual rainfall in the greater Seattle area is about 37 inches (94 cm). The Pacific Ocean creates a marine layer where clouds are frequent in the winter, spring and fall, but a solid week with a threat of precipitation is the exception rather than the rule. July and August are the driest months in Western Washington; January and February the wettest. Few homes have air-conditioning. From most vantage points in the greater Seattle area, you can readily see evidence of the geologic upheaval that forged Washington’s magnificent features over thousands of years. The region is surrounded on all sides by mountains: the Olympic range to the west, Cascade range to the east, Mt. Baker to the north and majestic Mt. Rainier, one of the tallest peaks in the continental United States, commands the view to the south. Eastern Washington Just as the Pacific Ocean and Olympic Mountains influence Western Washington, the Cascade Range affects the weather and climate in the eastern part of the state. The Cascades capture most of the rain that would otherwise fall in Eastern Washington. The mountains can get up to 200 inches (508 cm) of snowfall a year, creating a paradise for winter sports enthusiasts. In the shadow of the Cascades, little rain falls and cities like Wenatchee, Ellensburg and the Tri-Cities enjoy up to 300 days of sunshine a year. Annual rainfall is far less than in Western Washington. In the center part of the state, the climate is a blend of coastal and continental weather and rainfall is approximately 7 to 9 inches (18 to 23 cm) annually. In Spokane, which marks the eastern edge of the state, rainfall averages 15 to 30 inches (38 to 76 cm) a year. Summers are much hotter and winters are much colder compared to the western half of the state. The average summer highs are in the upper 80s to mid 90s (27° to 34° C) and in winter, average daytime temperatures can range from the upper 30s to just above 0° F (3° to -17° C). In terms of geography, Central Washington is almost plains-like, giving way to rolling hills as you travel east. The rich volcanic soil and dry weather creates an ecosystem that is ideal for agriculture and food manufacturing - more than 300 crops are grown in Eastern Washington. The Columbia Gorge, with its spectacularly eroded walls that rise up 3,000 feet (76.2 m) from the Columbia River, adds to the natural beauty of this part of the state. The river’s hydroelectric dams provide renewable, low-cost energy to businesses throughout Washington.
The only interesting parts of Nevada are the parts that border other states. It's not a cruel statement, it's just that it's so sad that nobody else wanted to be associated with it. Texas is so large it is bound to have a wide variety of areas. However, that doesn't mean they're all wonderful. A large part of the state sucks so much ass that the rest suffers as a result. To place it so highly is the result of pleas from those so desperate to be recognized as worthy. Had it been several smaller states some would have scored as equals to Nevada, Arizona or New Mexico. Sorry, but most people only have so much tolerance for BS and those three states have it in spades.
The list is okay to me. I’m blown away how low Hawaii is on it because I know he wasn’t just talking about natural beauty but that’s a big factor in geography and Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places in the world.
There are some really questionable rankings here, but I wonder if most people know exactly what "geography" is. It's not just scenery. Geography: the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries. By this definition, California would have to be number 1.
By your point, Louisiana would not be number 10. Without the delta and resources that Louisiana and the activity along the lower Mississippi River in New Orleans half of this country would be cut off from river transport. Not to mention natural gas, oil, and refineries....but we're used to being overlooked i.e. katrina
His scale is bogus. Although I appreciate him making his methodology and metadata. I also understand why the less populated states like Wyoming and Montana were pretty low, since they don't have any population centers.
Half of Great Smoky Mountains National Park ... the most visited in the US - is in Tennessee, as well as, Cherokee National Forest, Cumberland Mountains, more caves than any other state, 874 waterfalls recognized by "TN Landforms", and ranked #8 or 9 in amount of farms, which even surprised me. TN also has many lakes and rivers. But, as he said, he used certain specific metrics that created these results. TN has no coastline; Idaho was the highest ranking without a coastline, I noticed.
Illinois isnt that cold especially southern illinois, known as little Egypt. Mississippi,ohio, and Illinois rivers and lake michigan. Garden of the gods in southern illinois is cool, hills and rocks left over from the ice age glaciers farthest reach.
I would place Kansas and Iowa below Nebraska. But otherwise, I think he's generally correct in his assessment of the states' geography. Western Wyoming has very dramatic landscapes, but southern Wyoming and eastern Wyoming are desolate, lonely places and there are so few people who live there--for a reason. Outside of a couple counties in western North Dakota, the state is incredibly flat and boring, unless you like hunting and fishing. As for Florida in the top 5, I just can't understand it. I've been there and I'll never go back. Other than the beaches, it's an ugly, flat state with horrible weather. People complain about the rain in Seattle, but I'll take the light drizzle in Seattle over the heavy downpours and hurricanes in Florida. I'm just not built for tropical weather and flat swampy geography. I think Washington and Oregon have the two best geographies--so varied--from green evergreen forests, beautiful coastlines, dramatic mountains and mountain ranges, beautiful waterways like Puget Sound and the Columbia River Gorge, but then there are the eastern halves of the states with their high desert plateaus, much drier climate, the 'palouse' in S.E. Washington, and in N.E. Oregon Hell's Canyon is the deepest river gorge/canyon in the US plunging 7,994 ft (2,436 m.) to the bottom. But it's understandable, too, to choose California as having the best geography. It's so big, it can't help but have much more variety in its topography than other states.
well it does...just not for the residents. most bottled water in the US comes from california. yep...look it up. the california government lets Nestle sell your water then tells the residents they need to use less water.
Nature (geography) is just one of three values counted in each state's final score. Some states are beautiful but have no water for habitation, another of the three values. Climate is the third value.
I did a similar ranking based on my personal preferences for weather (cold, dry, not too windy). I based mine on cities/towns rather than states because the climate in one part of a state can be quite different than another. Jackson, WY came in #1 at a 9.7/10! Too bad only Warren Buffet can afford to live there!
I get Nevada being last - not only do the Feds own almost all the land - huge chunks of it are literally used as bombing / weapons testing ranges. You should react to “Top Ten Most Beautiful States” by From Here to There. He even has an honorable mention #11. Pretty different list than this one. And well done with excellent images / examples. We live in Washington state now but we’ve lived in over 7 states on both coasts - and Washington and Oregon are gorgeous. People say it’s rainy (and winter certainly is) but it’s mostly drizzle and in fact Seattle gets well less annual rainfall than NYC and wayyy less than Miami or Houston etc. and our summers are far nicer / not as oppressively hot and with no rain / low humidity. Only summer climate issue is occasional smoke from wildfires. You asked about our mountains. The most famous range is the Cascades (Mt Rainier, Mt Baker, Mt St Helen’s, etc.). We also have the Olympic Mountains, Skagit Range, and 60 or so other mountain ranges. If you love little islands of the coast - check out the San Juan Islands - gorgeous islands near the Canadian border with orca whales, bald eagles, high end Yacht marinas, etc. Hawaii being below Oklahoma is certifiably insane on this list though. Best geography in the US: Oregon, Hawaii, Washington State, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, etc.
#1 Kansas is the “Breadbasket of the World.” #2 World's Largest Ball of Twine. #3 World's Largest Easel. #4 World's Largest Hand-Dug Well. #5 The Original Pizza Hut
Washington state has at least 64 named mountain ranges, so good luck there. As a Washingtonian I can't even name them all without looking them up. LOL But the Cascades and Olympic mountains are the ones people know best, because of the parks.
This list is complete shit! I'm from Colorado and I can say that it's ranked way higher. Hell I couldn't believe Hawaii, Utah and even Montana are ranked lower than so many states ranked higher.
Washington should be above Texas and only behind Alaska, California, and Hawaii, but a lot of this list is bizarre. The Dakotas and the Rocky Mountain states deserve to be higher, same with Utah and Arizona. We have two ranges in Washington, the Cascades and the Olympics, which are entirely isolated on the Olympic Peninsula. And the rain isn’t nearly as bad as people think, I’ve lived in the Midwest and Texas and both got more rain than Seattle!
Wyoming is a pretty barren state with some gently rolling plains. It has some stunning places. More than you might think. I love many parts of it but he has probably placed it too high on the list to be honest. It isn't just judged on beauty, Lav. He said agriculture, population density, weather, and some others I don't remember.
This is nuts....I am a native northener and I can say without reservation, EVERY state has so many things to offer. My state is very green and full of water and yet our retirees love Arizona, Texas, Nevada and Florida. While California has diversity, one doesnt live in all the places it offers. It also has the jproblem of its government which is so oppressive that people and businesses are leaving by the droves. Quality of life is largely determined by income. Skiing and surfing while possible, can one afford them? Take the state lines away for all but government that either supports or hinders your quality of life...your liife style. Everything else is a matter of vacation time and money.
lol I love it when Nevada makes these types of lists. The state is one of the best kept secrets when it comes to geography, geology, history, mountains, wide open spaces, incredible skies, wildlife, natural hot springs, and recreation. There’s literally no shortage of things to do here. But I like it that way because it keeps the idiots away. Also it’s dry but the only place that’s consistently warm is Southern Nevada. The rest of the state gets all 4 seasons. The Great Basin covers the entire state, and it’s the most mountainous state in the contiguous U.S. More natural hot springs and ghost towns to explore than any other state. Those who think there’s nothing here should just stick to Vegas. Also there’s plenty of lakes and rivers here, including Lake Tahoe 😂
Oh, and Nevada has great water resources even if they are artificial. Lake Meade and Lake Powell are spectacular. How he can rank the state with those plus Las Vegas last compared to Kansas or Oklahoma is just weird.
You need to come to California Lav so you can see for yourself how amazing our state is. What are you waiting for Lav....you got a plane to catch. 👍👍👍😁
And September or late May/early June are maybe the best times to visit (July/August at the beaches can be foggy and inland it can get pretty hot some places you might want to see though not in the mountains or at the coast.
In Maryland we have the Appalachians in the west, beaches in the southeast, the Chesapeake Bay, and one of the busiest ports in the country and we're bottom 12. wtf were they smoking when they came up with this list.
i love baltimore so much it has 0 crime!!! it’s totally growing good and definitely has the best secret alleyways (without crime!!!!!!) BLAME BALTIMORE ✨🤪
I'm from Maryland, and moved to Oklahoma 9 years ago. Nothing in this desolate wasteland compares to Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, awesome rivers, awesome mountains, awesome forests and ocean beaches. What the heck???
You need to travel more in your own state that you’re talking so poorly about because Oklahoma has much more to offer than “desolate wasteland.” Have you been through the panhandle? The eastern border of OK/AR? The little Sahara? Waterfalls? Anything at all? If so, you wouldn’t talk so poorly about Oklahoma. Oklahoma has some of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets in the entire country. The great people of Oklahoma make it a wonderful place as well. Visit a lake, take a drive through the mountains, something… because there are tons of great things to see in Oklahoma.
@ThatSoonerGuy You can camp in the forest, climb an Appalachian mountain, go skiing, hike to the Potomac River, Canoe down the entire hundreds of miles of it, switch to a boat, ride up the entire Chesapeake, ride back down the entire Chesapeake, swing around into the Atlantic Ocean, and end up in Ocean City, all without a car. I'm sure if I drive to bumfuggle Egypt, Oklahoma - there will finally be something at the level I'm used to.
@ThatSoonerGuy Your lakes don't do it, my friend. I've been to a couple of them, and it's like trying to enjoy the plastic kiddie pool in the backyard when you're used to an Olympic sized pool with diving boards. Marylanders are water enthusiasts. I've met many people over the years who only own boats. Sunsets? Come on, how subjective is that? Anyone can say they have the best sunsets. Your weather here is totally blown out of proportion, by the way. April and May bring some quick thunderstorms that can drop a tornado that wipes out your city. Woopie. Otherwise, the summers are stagnant, with no breeze at all, for weeks and weeks, until it thunderstorms for 20 minutes and you continue the process. "Omg our weather is so crazy!" I always shake my head when Okies say that. Winter, you may get an ice storm, maybe a devastating 2 inches of snow. Heck, one of these past winters, it snowed pretty heavily. It was cute. The Maryland mountains, rivers, and the bay combine for storms rolling off the mountains and popping up when they go over the water, all the time. Way more storms per square mile in Maryland, they just don't potentially kill a bunch of people when they happen. And we get Nor' easter storms thru the entire year. The ones that drop 3 feet of snow on us. Yeah, they do it in the other seasons, too. 3 days of rain and thunderstorms. They could really suck, but after living in this wasteland, I want to go do the singing in the rain routine in them.
Reason he’s doing this was is because of how versatile the climates are for agriculture, & the ability of the state to sustain massive populations, its a lot more than just how pretty the area is & more so how the entirety of the Land can contribute to the country. Reason Colorado wasn’t higher is because you can’t really farm there it isn’t know as an agricultural powerhouse besides weed (that’s usually grown indoors) their most famous export is the Rocky Mountain Oyster. It’s also not known for its resources IE oil, natural gass or coal Maybe lumber ?
Population centers is weighted much to highly for this list to be what it claims to be. That's why Tx, and Florida, even made the list, and maybe why Colorado or Utah didn't. Geography can be a big factor in population (access to fresh water) but its hard to match a desert when it comes to pure geographical beauty which inherently fails to support large populations. Same goes for rugged mountains. Very beautiful, very difficult to live in. So the list is 'fair' for how it was ranked, but wrong in how it was weighted. California still deserves to be #1 by any geographical metric. But New England states should be higher, some of the high plains regions should be lower, etc. Appalachian states should be higher. Midwestern states lower... etc. Midwestern states are not really 'geographically diverse' Illinois is mostly corn fields, just like Iowa, just like Indianna... not as bad as Nebraska. etc. Texas maybe deserves a spot in top 5 just because its size alone means it has a bit of everything. But if having geographic diversity is scales as a % of total area, then Texas should rank with Alaska. Its only high because of population centers. Texas is also mostly just high plains like Kansas, Nebraska, or Oklahoma.
Lav, first, hope you get to feeling better soon. Hang on there. Second, you speculated that Illinois is the worst for natural beauty. That's a good guess but it's actually both accurate and not accurate at the same time. Illinois is flat as a board, same for Indiana and Nebraska, but this is both an advantage and a disadvantage because there was a study showing that Illinois soil is the richest ON THE PLANET, so for agriculture, this is a perfect spot because the flatness and richness of the soil makes for bumper crops. It is also a very green state as you can imagine so if you live in Illinois you can have a very large plot of land and make enormous gardens and feed your family. It's a beautiful thing. The second advantage is that the flatness makes Illinois perfect for building cities and that is why Chicago is such a massive city. It is further advantaged by the fact that it is right next to Lake Michigan, which provides them access through Canada to the Atlantic ocean and beyond for easy and economical transportation of goods. Finally, the southern 1/3rd of Illinois is actually full of natural beauty, parks, hunting, fishing, forests, hills, rock formations, etc. and many people go there from out of state to vacation. The southern portion of Illinois is rather economically desolate, unfortunately. It's not impoverished, just not economically vibrant, but they are rich with natural beauty and they get a lot of tourism. The middle of the state though is really boring. It's an endless sea of corn fields and bean fields. If you're into agriculture as many folks are then it's a paradise but otherwise it's like watching paint dry.
This list makes no sense in any way. Okay, I’d put Nevada last as well the “beautiful natural features” are man-made and Las Vegas isn’t a geographical feature. Only so much of “desert beauty” one can take.
OK you know this list is f*cked when Oklahoma beats Hawaii.
@@nwhite3080 But their climate, scenery, and cities all suck.
I got bored of Hawaii after a week. I felt trapped. Of course, I happen to live in California.
Depends on how you're ranking it. If you value some things, HI is going to rank lower than a state that has that. If you want wide open spaces with low rent, you're not going to look to HI.
@@sortaamy3003 It was ranked by climate, nature (scenery), and habitation (cities).
@@sortaamy3003try actually paying attention it has nothing to do with cost.
This list makes no sense…
Illinois has better geography than either Utah or Wyoming? Yeah, no, mate.
You don't understand the list then.
Seriously, Utah has some of the most stunning national parks in the country.
It's not just about physical features but also climate and human habitability
@@AK-mf1boArizona at 16 but Utah at 32? Arizona is not more hospitable than Utah. Its cities are absurdly crowded compared to Utahs. And they produce the same resources… and Nevada is fucking compareable to both and it’s at 50?! the list is just fucking nonsense.
They're not talking about ranking the "beautifulness" of each state. The criteria is the amount of "wasteland" or "inaccessible lands" or "you can't really do anything here except look at it" type lands. For example, if there are TOO MANY forests as compared with towns, then that state's geography is "inaccessible" and not geographically friendly to travel through. LIke New York's Adirondack Mountains. You really can't do anything except stand there and say, "Oooh, and Ahhhh..." If a state has TOO MANY deserts, then it's also inhospitable. If a state has cold, rainy weather, it's "unpleasant" and "not comfortable"... same thing with hot, arid deserts. The video is not about the "beauty" of the state. It's about the utility of the land and the ease of travel and hospitableness of the climate and the location of the state when compared with its geographic resources.
Texas #2 - oooooooohkay ?!?! California: You could leave Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada mountains and be at the beach in Santa Cruz, California enjoying surfing and the boardwalk within 5 hours. Sequoia National Park - home of the GIANT redwoods - to Monterey on the coast including the incredible Big Sur drive - in about the same amount of time with less traffic.
Those mountains in Washington State are also long dormant volcanoes.
Mount Hood is has been on the hinky list because it is long overdue. They do not call it The Ring of Fire without a reason. Look up Mount St. Helen’s
There's absolutely no way someone can put Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, or West Virginia lower than Indiana. I live in Indiana and outside of the Brown County State Park, there's not a ton of varied topography here. All of those other states I listed are known for beautiful mountains yet they are somehow lower than Indiana?
There's more than corn in Indiana.
I am from New Hampshire. Thanks for sticking up for us! 😂
If it helps... his #1 is a fire pit that destroyed it watershed...
This ranking is a major fail. He obviously considers unbearably hot and humid as comfortable and temperate. How else to explain the dull Gulf Coast states being ranked so high and Hawaii ranked so low. Florida number 4? Please!
Georgia has mountains, forests, and it also has a coast. It also probably has more farmland than Florida, and it is less hot. This ranking makes no sense.
One thing I have noticed about Geography with Geoff is that he makes statements about places and exaggerates them.
@@willp.8120thanks for the chuckle
@@burnout_2017 I am serious. Things such as Geoff claiming that the coast of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina are "empty" when there are millions living in that area, with cities like Charleston, Savannah, Myrtle Beach, Wilmington, Fayetteville, Brunswick, etc.
@@willp.8120 florida has more farmland than georgia. Fayetteville isn't on the coast. In comparison to almost any other coastal regions except perhaps areas along the pacific where its not feasible or allowed to build, there is no other coastal regions as sparsely populated as the one you mention. Look at the satellite images if you dont believe me. I agree this whole list/ranking thing is one big pile of trump diapers and i understand your obvious loyalty to that region but cmon...... This is the one you disagree with????
@@burnout_2017 I know that Fayetteville is not on the coast, but in the Geography with Geoff video he was r ferring to the coastal plain as being "empty" which Fayetteville is a part of.
Florida has less farmland than Georgia. Yes, Florida has a lot of the citrus industry, but a lot of land that Florida used to have for citrus fruits has been cut down to make way for development, or to go with harvesting pine products, instead.
Most of southwest and South central, and central Georgia is farmland.
The entire Pacific outside of the Bay area, LA, and San Diego is relatively lowly populated. Seattle and Portland are not on the coasts. The Louisiana coast is swampland. The Texas coast South of Corpus Christi until you get to Brownsville is almost unpopulated. The coast of Maine is sparsely populated as well. You could also say that the coastal plain of southern New Jersey South of Atlantic City isn't very populated, along with the entire Delmarva peninsula.
Even though the coastal plain of Georgia and the Carolinas is the least populated areas of those states, whereby the Piedmont has most of the population ,the coastal areas aren't empty.
A tough list to listen to in it's entirety. Strongly disagreed with most. I suppose beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Someone needs glasses.
20:38 you can go from the beach to the snow within two hours at certain times of the year
I love that everyone came here to say how awful the list was, after Thurston said he just reacts to everything😂 I can’t with yall lol
This is a terrible ranking
I'm sorry but I like green. Rocks and dirt just do not cut it.
Yes, this list is subjective, but the New England states should absolutely not be at the bottom.
I find it amusing that other people are upset when this list was obviously gonna be subjective.
I'd have Hawaii #1 and Texas somewhere near #40. Is this guy actually a geographer?
Climate should count more, and unbearable heat should drag the climnate score down more.
There's a lot you can nitpick either way, and I guess it depends on how you want to define "best" and "geography," as well as what factors you value more.
One could argue that "climate" isn't really geography, though they are often interconnected, and that georgraphy isn't simply "pretty." He mentions agricultural production, which requires flattish land as well as fresh water. Both are also improtant for the establishment of manufacturing & industry, and ultimately cities. Navigable rivers and harbors provide cheap transport for food, as well as raw, intermediate, and finished goods. All of these are important for economic growth, arguably a key factor in "Human Habitability." Mountains and deserts can be pretty, but they make this harder. So I can see how some "pretty" states fell and not-so-pretty ones rose in the rankings. Do you consider geology to be "geography?" Natural resources could also be a factor that i'm not certain was accounted for here.
I don't get why CT was in the bottom 5. Southern CT has beautiful shoreline and there are beautiful mountains and rolling hills in the northwest corner of the state. While it is densely populated there is still much beautiful forest throughout the state as well. It's by no means a top 10 state for geography but there are loads of other states that have a lot less going for it. Nevada at #50 is also wild.
Nevada is the true Big Sky Country state. So beautiful and wonderful to drive through.
To be fairrrr.... Great Smoky mountain national park is only 'most visited' because MOST people live along the east coast, and so it's closer for them to visit than say, the "Grand Canyon"
I wouldn't go to North Carolina if they paid me.
@@dddarbyii I will when it turns Blue this Year!
Great. We too cro5now anyway. @drdarbyii
there is no best state. #1 is a tie between like 25 or more states
Nebraska! I have driven the entire state on the Interstate and I needed Caffeine to keep from falling asleep in the middle of the day. CORN CORN CORN...and MORE CORN!
Kansas too, snoozeville😴
I think they should also Factor in History! Especially for East Coast States!
Do not believe anything you have heard.
The Ozarks in Arkansas are beautiful
Ranking Hawai'i out of the top 5 is criminal.
The Channel Islands are easily visible from the coast in the LA Metro area and any high point further inland. I can see the largest one, Catalina on my commute home almost every day.
I’ve been to most states and have lived in GA, UT, NJ, CA, HI, OR, and TX. This list is so stupid and makes no sense at all!
In Washington State the Cascade Mountain Range is well known because of Mount Rainier and St. Helens. We have a lot of volcanoes here and a massive temperate rainforest.
The New England states are relatively small, and Massachusetts' capital Boston and the surrounding areas contain more than half of the states 7 million population with a more European population density of 345KM2. The beaches are great but cold, the natural environment is patchy, the mountains are small and the cost of living is sky high. The state has an SDI score like Norway, but with EU level prices. MA's population is half of the total for the region, and Boston is it economic heart. Rhode Island's capital, Providence, is even more dominant in RI than Boston is in MA. New England has beautiful scenery and lots of history, but the whole region is smaller than most ot the large states.
Im glad im now the only one that found this list bad
Illinois has horrible climates and doesn't have much in terms of natural beauty. But in terms of being fit for human habitation, it is one of the best. It has access to both the Great Lakes (Lake Michigan) and the Mississippi River; and it technically has access to the ocean via both the lake and the river.
Each State brings something unique to the table of The United States. There is the geography, the oceans, the mountains, the lakes, the valleys, the diversity of food, xxxx There are no Best States just the best time to visit.
I was skeptical my home state of California would be this high. I’m 34 and lived here my whole life. One of the reasons I like living here is the geography.
I don't agree with this list AT ALL! I live in Texas and the weather is burning hot most of the year! The only pleasant months are January and February. And it's geography isn't pretty at all...its just meh. New England is beautiful, those states should have been way higher on the list and certainly above Texas. I do agree with Washington though...it's breathtaking!
This list is a joke.
You just said the New England States are low, lol - please check their altitude. Your ears actually pop when you reach Up State New York. lol
New England is a Skiing destination for those who love snow boarding and the outdoors. Altitude
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This list is stupid. I have lined in California, Texas and Illinois. I'll take Chicago first, San Francisco or San Diego second and Dallas or Austin third. Chicago is the most beautiful city and is the most exciting place in all three states.
Frenchtastic Explorations who you have reacted to before, is currently uploading videos from a Minnesota trip she took this year. One video is visiting Minnesota’s and Wisconsin’s Interstate State Parks along the St. Croix River. MN and WI each have a state park across the river from each other (the river is the border).
All 50 states have something to offer. Our terrtories like Puerto Rico & USVI & Guam are awesome too. Even Washington DC has a lot of good stuff....cherry trees, Potomac river, memorials, the strip of museums....isnt that called rhe National Mall? Even Baltimore &: Detroit have harbors.
Texas is boring AF. There’s at least 40 other states that beats it.
Boring geography. Boring culture. Boring people (except Austin). And just one good type of restaurant.
It does have a couple of interesting areas: the Big Bend region, the Gulf Coast, the Hill Country. But they are so limited and far apart given the size of Texas, it's hard to rank it high on that account.
@@cygnusx-3217 Two good types of restaurant: BBQ and Tex-Mex. But even Andre' from "European reacts" would eventually get tired of eating those 2 kinds of food.
You mean 49
I have been to every state in the lower 48. Texas is one of the most boring, but probably the ugliest state all around.
I'd say in terms of natural beauty, Texas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana are the least beautiful.
Washington State has the Cascade range, south to north the major peaks are Mt. Saint Helens 8,366 ft. (after the 1980 eruption), Mt. Adams 12,280 ft., Mt. Rainier 14,411 ft., Glacier Peak 10,541 ft. and Mt. Baker 10,781. There are many more named peaks and anything under about 3,000 ft is basically considered a hill. Then in the Olympic range on the Olympic peninsula which is located between the Pacific Ocean and Puget Sound, there’s Mt. Olympus 7,980, Mt. Deception 7,788, Mt. Constance 7,756, Mt. Clark 7,528. As with the Cascade range there are many other high named peaks but I’m only providing the top four and in the Cascades the top five.
“When it comes to climate and geography, Washington State is a study in contrasts. While there is a somewhat common perception that it rains all the time in Washington, Seattle actually ranks 44th among major U.S. cities, getting less rainfall annually than Boston, New York, Houston and Miami.The state’s geography is diverse and spectacular at almost every turn. Washington has seven distinct physiographic regions, from the rugged Pacific coastline and soaring volcanic peaks of the Cascades to the fertile fields of the Columbia Basin. While it’s tempting to delve deep into the geology that created such a diverse landscape over thousands of years, we’ll focus instead on the two distinct sides of the state since the geology not only drives the geography, but also the climate.”
“Western Washington
The Cascade Mountain Range divides the state into two parts - Western Washington and Eastern Washington. Western Washington is the most densely populated; approximately 60% of the state’s residents live west of the mountains. Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Vancouver and Bellingham are all located on the west side of the state.
As the glaciers retreated during the last ice age, they carved their memories into the land. Western Washington is hilly and even mountainous in places with lots of rivers and lakes. This includes the three lakes that dictate the geography of the greater Seattle metropolitan area: Lakes Union, Washington and Sammamish. This same glacial activity also created the many islands that dot the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sound. The result is a landscape that is ever changing and often breathtaking.
The weather is relatively mild in Western Washington. Summer days rarely rise above 79° (26° C) and winter days are seldom below 45° (8° C) during the day. Snow is rare, but winter temperatures can easily dip into the 20s and 30s (-6° to -1° C) at night. Annual rainfall in the greater Seattle area is about 37 inches (94 cm).
The Pacific Ocean creates a marine layer where clouds are frequent in the winter, spring and fall, but a solid week with a threat of precipitation is the exception rather than the rule. July and August are the driest months in Western Washington; January and February the wettest. Few homes have air-conditioning.
From most vantage points in the greater Seattle area, you can readily see evidence of the geologic upheaval that forged Washington’s magnificent features over thousands of years. The region is surrounded on all sides by mountains: the Olympic range to the west, Cascade range to the east, Mt. Baker to the north and majestic Mt. Rainier, one of the tallest peaks in the continental United States, commands the view to the south.
Eastern Washington
Just as the Pacific Ocean and Olympic Mountains influence Western Washington, the Cascade Range affects the weather and climate in the eastern part of the state. The Cascades capture most of the rain that would otherwise fall in Eastern Washington. The mountains can get up to 200 inches (508 cm) of snowfall a year, creating a paradise for winter sports enthusiasts.
In the shadow of the Cascades, little rain falls and cities like Wenatchee, Ellensburg and the Tri-Cities enjoy up to 300 days of sunshine a year. Annual rainfall is far less than in Western Washington. In the center part of the state, the climate is a blend of coastal and continental weather and rainfall is approximately 7 to 9 inches (18 to 23 cm) annually. In Spokane, which marks the eastern edge of the state, rainfall averages 15 to 30 inches (38 to 76 cm) a year.
Summers are much hotter and winters are much colder compared to the western half of the state. The average summer highs are in the upper 80s to mid 90s (27° to 34° C) and in winter, average daytime temperatures can range from the upper 30s to just above 0° F (3° to -17° C).
In terms of geography, Central Washington is almost plains-like, giving way to rolling hills as you travel east. The rich volcanic soil and dry weather creates an ecosystem that is ideal for agriculture and food manufacturing - more than 300 crops are grown in Eastern Washington. The Columbia Gorge, with its spectacularly eroded walls that rise up 3,000 feet (76.2 m) from the Columbia River, adds to the natural beauty of this part of the state. The river’s hydroelectric dams provide renewable, low-cost energy to businesses throughout Washington.
The only interesting parts of Nevada are the parts that border other states. It's not a cruel statement, it's just that it's so sad that nobody else wanted to be associated with it.
Texas is so large it is bound to have a wide variety of areas. However, that doesn't mean they're all wonderful. A large part of the state sucks so much ass that the rest suffers as a result. To place it so highly is the result of pleas from those so desperate to be recognized as worthy. Had it been several smaller states some would have scored as equals to Nevada, Arizona or New Mexico. Sorry, but most people only have so much tolerance for BS and those three states have it in spades.
Just watch out for the volcanoes in Washington
The list is okay to me. I’m blown away how low Hawaii is on it because I know he wasn’t just talking about natural beauty but that’s a big factor in geography and Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places in the world.
To Paraphrase Edward Longshanks .... "The Trouble With Texas is it's Full of Texans!".
There are some really questionable rankings here, but I wonder if most people know exactly what "geography" is. It's not just scenery. Geography: the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries. By this definition, California would have to be number 1.
By your point, Louisiana would not be number 10. Without the delta and resources that Louisiana and the activity along the lower Mississippi River in New Orleans half of this country would be cut off from river transport. Not to mention natural gas, oil, and refineries....but we're used to being overlooked i.e. katrina
His scale is bogus. Although I appreciate him making his methodology and metadata. I also understand why the less populated states like Wyoming and Montana were pretty low, since they don't have any population centers.
Half of Great Smoky Mountains National Park ... the most visited in the US - is in Tennessee, as well as, Cherokee National Forest, Cumberland Mountains, more caves than any other state, 874 waterfalls recognized by "TN Landforms", and ranked #8 or 9 in amount of farms, which even surprised me. TN also has many lakes and rivers. But, as he said, he used certain specific metrics that created these results. TN has no coastline; Idaho was the highest ranking without a coastline, I noticed.
Mt. Ranier is part of the Cascadian mt. Range.
Illinois isnt that cold especially southern illinois, known as little Egypt. Mississippi,ohio, and Illinois rivers and lake michigan. Garden of the gods in southern illinois is cool, hills and rocks left over from the ice age glaciers farthest reach.
I would place Kansas and Iowa below Nebraska. But otherwise, I think he's generally correct in his assessment of the states' geography. Western Wyoming has very dramatic landscapes, but southern Wyoming and eastern Wyoming are desolate, lonely places and there are so few people who live there--for a reason. Outside of a couple counties in western North Dakota, the state is incredibly flat and boring, unless you like hunting and fishing. As for Florida in the top 5, I just can't understand it. I've been there and I'll never go back. Other than the beaches, it's an ugly, flat state with horrible weather. People complain about the rain in Seattle, but I'll take the light drizzle in Seattle over the heavy downpours and hurricanes in Florida. I'm just not built for tropical weather and flat swampy geography.
I think Washington and Oregon have the two best geographies--so varied--from green evergreen forests, beautiful coastlines, dramatic mountains and mountain ranges, beautiful waterways like Puget Sound and the Columbia River Gorge, but then there are the eastern halves of the states with their high desert plateaus, much drier climate, the 'palouse' in S.E. Washington, and in N.E. Oregon Hell's Canyon is the deepest river gorge/canyon in the US plunging 7,994 ft (2,436 m.) to the bottom. But it's understandable, too, to choose California as having the best geography. It's so big, it can't help but have much more variety in its topography than other states.
Imagine ranking the Natural State (arkansas) outside of the top 10.
California doesnt have a good supply of drinking water
We have desalination plants
Sure we do, It's called other states water. (Colorado River)
@@ramonalfaro3252 I was going to say the same thing 😄
well it does...just not for the residents. most bottled water in the US comes from california. yep...look it up. the california government lets Nestle sell your water then tells the residents they need to use less water.
Nature (geography) is just one of three values counted in each state's final score. Some states are beautiful but have no water for habitation, another of the three values. Climate is the third value.
I did a similar ranking based on my personal preferences for weather (cold, dry, not too windy). I based mine on cities/towns rather than states because the climate in one part of a state can be quite different than another. Jackson, WY came in #1 at a 9.7/10! Too bad only Warren Buffet can afford to live there!
Glad you like my #3 state of Washington. I wouldn't live anywhere else. Rain and all.
the rain would suck but you can't complain because without the rain you wouldn't have the environment that you do.
I get Nevada being last - not only do the Feds own almost all the land - huge chunks of it are literally used as bombing / weapons testing ranges.
You should react to “Top Ten Most Beautiful States” by From Here to There. He even has an honorable mention #11. Pretty different list than this one. And well done with excellent images / examples.
We live in Washington state now but we’ve lived in over 7 states on both coasts - and Washington and Oregon are gorgeous. People say it’s rainy (and winter certainly is) but it’s mostly drizzle and in fact Seattle gets well less annual rainfall than NYC and wayyy less than Miami or Houston etc. and our summers are far nicer / not as oppressively hot and with no rain / low humidity. Only summer climate issue is occasional smoke from wildfires. You asked about our mountains. The most famous range is the Cascades (Mt Rainier, Mt Baker, Mt St Helen’s, etc.). We also have the Olympic Mountains, Skagit Range, and 60 or so other mountain ranges. If you love little islands of the coast - check out the San Juan Islands - gorgeous islands near the Canadian border with orca whales, bald eagles, high end Yacht marinas, etc.
Hawaii being below Oklahoma is certifiably insane on this list though. Best geography in the US: Oregon, Hawaii, Washington State, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, etc.
It seems like this is based solely on farming potential
#1 Kansas is the “Breadbasket of the World.” #2 World's Largest Ball of Twine. #3 World's Largest Easel. #4 World's Largest Hand-Dug Well. #5 The Original Pizza Hut
I love the saracasm
Wow! I Never Knew!
Washington state has at least 64 named mountain ranges, so good luck there. As a Washingtonian I can't even name them all without looking them up. LOL But the Cascades and Olympic mountains are the ones people know best, because of the parks.
New Mexico's ranking, hints that the people who voted aren't aware of the rest of New Mexico, that isn't, Santa Fe.
It's not just you Lav. This list is garbage.
In Britain they call it Rubbish!
This list is complete shit! I'm from Colorado and I can say that it's ranked way higher. Hell I couldn't believe Hawaii, Utah and even Montana are ranked lower than so many states ranked higher.
Washington should be above Texas and only behind Alaska, California, and Hawaii, but a lot of this list is bizarre. The Dakotas and the Rocky Mountain states deserve to be higher, same with Utah and Arizona.
We have two ranges in Washington, the Cascades and the Olympics, which are entirely isolated on the Olympic Peninsula. And the rain isn’t nearly as bad as people think, I’ve lived in the Midwest and Texas and both got more rain than Seattle!
Uh, no way do I agree with this list.
This was funny. That kid needs to find a new hobby
Wyoming is gorgeous vs flat Illinois. This list is so wrong.
Wyoming is a pretty barren state with some gently rolling plains. It has some stunning places. More than you might think. I love many parts of it but he has probably placed it too high on the list to be honest. It isn't just judged on beauty, Lav. He said agriculture, population density, weather, and some others I don't remember.
Yeahhhhhh no. This list is bonkers.
This is nuts....I am a native northener and I can say without reservation, EVERY state has so many things to offer. My state is very green and full of water and yet our retirees love Arizona, Texas, Nevada and Florida. While California has diversity, one doesnt live in all the places it offers. It also has the jproblem of its government which is so oppressive that people and businesses are leaving by the droves. Quality of life is largely determined by income. Skiing and surfing while possible, can one afford them? Take the state lines away for all but government that either supports or hinders your quality of life...your liife style. Everything else is a matter of vacation time and money.
Even Delaware hmmmmm???
@@SuperLOLABC Ill bet even Delaware....what is it close to?
Lake Mead is not natural, sir.
Neither is Lake Powell at the other end!
lol I love it when Nevada makes these types of lists. The state is one of the best kept secrets when it comes to geography, geology, history, mountains, wide open spaces, incredible skies, wildlife, natural hot springs, and recreation. There’s literally no shortage of things to do here. But I like it that way because it keeps the idiots away. Also it’s dry but the only place that’s consistently warm is Southern Nevada. The rest of the state gets all 4 seasons.
The Great Basin covers the entire state, and it’s the most mountainous state in the contiguous U.S. More natural hot springs and ghost towns to explore than any other state. Those who think there’s nothing here should just stick to Vegas.
Also there’s plenty of lakes and rivers here, including Lake Tahoe 😂
This list made absolutely no sense at all! The list is completely based on various human biases and should not be taken seriously. Laughable.
None of this makes sense. I think they pulled names out of a hat.
Proud to be a Minnesotan
"What state has the worst geography? Probably one of the desert states..."
While showing a picture of a desert state.
Oh, and Nevada has great water resources even if they are artificial. Lake Meade and Lake Powell are spectacular. How he can rank the state with those plus Las Vegas last compared to Kansas or Oklahoma is just weird.
You need to come to California Lav so you can see for yourself how amazing our state is. What are you waiting for Lav....you got a plane to catch. 👍👍👍😁
And September or late May/early June are maybe the best times to visit (July/August at the beaches can be foggy and inland it can get pretty hot some places you might want to see though not in the mountains or at the coast.
Texas is not hot year round. I've driven through Texas many times. When you go through the mountains your ears pop from the elevation.
California has cold, cool, warm, hot, dry and wet regions.
In Maryland we have the Appalachians in the west, beaches in the southeast, the Chesapeake Bay, and one of the busiest ports in the country and we're bottom 12. wtf were they smoking when they came up with this list.
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i love baltimore so much it has 0 crime!!! it’s totally growing good and definitely has the best secret alleyways (without crime!!!!!!) BLAME BALTIMORE ✨🤪
i’m starting to agree ✨ i am pretty sure all of new england is top 20!!!!! i love my rain and coldddddddd who likes the summer anywaysssssss ✨
North Dakota is very cold and flat with very few people.
I live in the 3rd largest Metro Area in Pensylvania, the Lehigh Vally and we have a larger population than North Dakota!
Top 5 worst states.....1) Alabama 2) Arkansas 3) West Virginia 4) Mississippi 5) Oklahoma.....runners up....Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska & Louisiana
I've lived in #s 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. I guess that I've been lucky! That said, I'd never put Texas with the others at the top.
This was... interesting. Our best state thats always on fire and destroyed its watersheds?
I'm from Maryland, and moved to Oklahoma 9 years ago. Nothing in this desolate wasteland compares to Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, awesome rivers, awesome mountains, awesome forests and ocean beaches. What the heck???
You need to travel more in your own state that you’re talking so poorly about because Oklahoma has much more to offer than “desolate wasteland.” Have you been through the panhandle? The eastern border of OK/AR? The little Sahara? Waterfalls? Anything at all? If so, you wouldn’t talk so poorly about Oklahoma. Oklahoma has some of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets in the entire country. The great people of Oklahoma make it a wonderful place as well. Visit a lake, take a drive through the mountains, something… because there are tons of great things to see in Oklahoma.
@ThatSoonerGuy You can camp in the forest, climb an Appalachian mountain, go skiing, hike to the Potomac River, Canoe down the entire hundreds of miles of it, switch to a boat, ride up the entire Chesapeake, ride back down the entire Chesapeake, swing around into the Atlantic Ocean, and end up in Ocean City, all without a car. I'm sure if I drive to bumfuggle Egypt, Oklahoma - there will finally be something at the level I'm used to.
@ThatSoonerGuy Your lakes don't do it, my friend. I've been to a couple of them, and it's like trying to enjoy the plastic kiddie pool in the backyard when you're used to an Olympic sized pool with diving boards. Marylanders are water enthusiasts. I've met many people over the years who only own boats. Sunsets? Come on, how subjective is that? Anyone can say they have the best sunsets. Your weather here is totally blown out of proportion, by the way. April and May bring some quick thunderstorms that can drop a tornado that wipes out your city. Woopie. Otherwise, the summers are stagnant, with no breeze at all, for weeks and weeks, until it thunderstorms for 20 minutes and you continue the process. "Omg our weather is so crazy!" I always shake my head when Okies say that. Winter, you may get an ice storm, maybe a devastating 2 inches of snow. Heck, one of these past winters, it snowed pretty heavily. It was cute. The Maryland mountains, rivers, and the bay combine for storms rolling off the mountains and popping up when they go over the water, all the time. Way more storms per square mile in Maryland, they just don't potentially kill a bunch of people when they happen. And we get Nor' easter storms thru the entire year. The ones that drop 3 feet of snow on us. Yeah, they do it in the other seasons, too. 3 days of rain and thunderstorms. They could really suck, but after living in this wasteland, I want to go do the singing in the rain routine in them.
Reason he’s doing this was is because of how versatile the climates are for agriculture, & the ability of the state to sustain massive populations, its a lot more than just how pretty the area is & more so how the entirety of the Land can contribute to the country.
Reason Colorado wasn’t higher is because you can’t really farm there it isn’t know as an agricultural powerhouse besides weed (that’s usually grown indoors) their most famous export is the Rocky Mountain Oyster. It’s also not known for its resources IE oil, natural gass or coal Maybe lumber ?
In no eay are many of those states above Georgia. He has Indiana and South Carolina above Georgia. That is nuts.
South Carolina has better beaches than Georgia, so I can see that. I agree Indiana doesn't beat it though.
@@sistermadrigalmorning233 South Carolina has more tourist beaches, but Georgia has the most natural coastline on the East Coast, second to Maine.
Population centers is weighted much to highly for this list to be what it claims to be. That's why Tx, and Florida, even made the list, and maybe why Colorado or Utah didn't. Geography can be a big factor in population (access to fresh water) but its hard to match a desert when it comes to pure geographical beauty which inherently fails to support large populations. Same goes for rugged mountains. Very beautiful, very difficult to live in. So the list is 'fair' for how it was ranked, but wrong in how it was weighted.
California still deserves to be #1 by any geographical metric. But New England states should be higher, some of the high plains regions should be lower, etc. Appalachian states should be higher. Midwestern states lower... etc. Midwestern states are not really 'geographically diverse' Illinois is mostly corn fields, just like Iowa, just like Indianna... not as bad as Nebraska. etc. Texas maybe deserves a spot in top 5 just because its size alone means it has a bit of everything. But if having geographic diversity is scales as a % of total area, then Texas should rank with Alaska. Its only high because of population centers. Texas is also mostly just high plains like Kansas, Nebraska, or Oklahoma.
Opions are like ass holes everybody has one.
Lav, first, hope you get to feeling better soon. Hang on there. Second, you speculated that Illinois is the worst for natural beauty. That's a good guess but it's actually both accurate and not accurate at the same time. Illinois is flat as a board, same for Indiana and Nebraska, but this is both an advantage and a disadvantage because there was a study showing that Illinois soil is the richest ON THE PLANET, so for agriculture, this is a perfect spot because the flatness and richness of the soil makes for bumper crops. It is also a very green state as you can imagine so if you live in Illinois you can have a very large plot of land and make enormous gardens and feed your family. It's a beautiful thing. The second advantage is that the flatness makes Illinois perfect for building cities and that is why Chicago is such a massive city. It is further advantaged by the fact that it is right next to Lake Michigan, which provides them access through Canada to the Atlantic ocean and beyond for easy and economical transportation of goods. Finally, the southern 1/3rd of Illinois is actually full of natural beauty, parks, hunting, fishing, forests, hills, rock formations, etc. and many people go there from out of state to vacation. The southern portion of Illinois is rather economically desolate, unfortunately. It's not impoverished, just not economically vibrant, but they are rich with natural beauty and they get a lot of tourism. The middle of the state though is really boring. It's an endless sea of corn fields and bean fields. If you're into agriculture as many folks are then it's a paradise but otherwise it's like watching paint dry.
Haven't watched yet but I bet as usual the east coast gets no respect.
Colorado is higher... lol ❤ Hi from Colorado!
Beauty is in thé eye of the beguiler.
I live in and am from North Carolina ( the foothills) i hate our culture views and laws here.... But damn is it beautiful
This list makes no sense in any way. Okay, I’d put Nevada last as well the “beautiful natural features” are man-made and Las Vegas isn’t a geographical feature. Only so much of “desert beauty” one can take.
I thought it would be California and Colorado 1 and 2.
This was weird reasoning. We could make up other metrics and change the list
This list is genuinely one of the worst I've seen. Lol.
This is a pretty trash ranking.