The Lahontan cutthroat trout is the state fish of #Nevada. It is a beautiful and resilient fish that has been swimming in Nevada's waterways for centuries. These trout are known for their vibrant colors and strong fighting spirit. NV Dept. of Wildlife U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ssusa.link/cqVJ6f

Did you know that #Nevada has an official state reptile? It's the desert tortoise, a symbol of resilience in the harsh desert environment. 🐢🏜 The desert tortoise is the largest reptile in the southwest and can live more than 70 years! U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NV Dept. of Wildlife ssusa.link/u9o3dW

📢#Michigan defeated #Arkansas in last week's poll. We will be featuring Michigan state symbols next week. #Vote now in this week's poll between #Maryland and #NewHampshire . statesymbolsusa.org/vote The image features Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore National Park Service

🤠 Saddle up for a thrilling adventure in #Wyoming, the Cowboy State! 🐎 Experience the heart-pounding excitement of rodeos, the official state sport, and witness the world's largest outdoor rodeo, Cheyenne Frontier Days! 🎡 Cheyenne Frontier Days🤠 ssusa.link/PpBvga

#Wyoming was one of the last states to ratify an official flag. The #flag features a silhouette of a bison (state mammal) stamped with the state seal. Visit our website to learn about what each of the colors symbolize and why the bison is facing the staff. ssusa.link/di36Te

Wyoming's official motto, "Equal Rights," embodies the state's pioneering spirit and commitment to equality. As the first state to grant women the right to vote, Wyoming earned the well-deserved nickname, "The Equality State." ssusa.link/gUNDyz

📢 #NewHampshire defeated #Maryland in last week's poll. We will be featuring New Hampshire state symbols next week. Thanks to everyone who voted! #Vote now in this week's poll between #Arkansas and #Oregon. statesymbolsusa.org/vote Pictured is an aerial shot of Kancamagus Highway

Did you know that #Michigan is the only state that borders four of the five Great Lakes? This is why Michigan is commonly referred to as the "Great Lakes State". Which of the five Great Lakes does not touch Michigan? Visit our website to find out! ssusa.link/ABqSsJ

#Michigan does not have a state insect or butterfly yet. However, there are currently two competing bills for the title of official state #butterfly. HB 4159 would designate the black swallowtail and HB 4590 would designate the monarch. Which would you choose?

📷#Oregon defeated #Arkansas in last week's poll. We will be featuring Oregon state symbols next week. #Vote now in our last poll of the year poll between #Arkansas and #Maryland. ssusa.link/vote Pictured is Crater Lake National Park in the winter. Crater Lake

Did you know that New Hampshire has an official state spider? In 2021, New Hampshire adopted the daring jumping spider as the official state spider thanks to the efforts of Tara Happy and her third grade class at Hollis Primary School. #NewHampshire ssusa.link/bW97AL

Did you know that #NewHampshire has an official state raptor? New Hampshire designated the red-tailed hawk as the official state raptor in 2019 thanks to the persistence of the 8th grade students from Lincoln Akerman School in Hampton Falls. Lincoln Akerman School 🐅 ssusa.link/3yMnNc

📢 Maryland defeated Arkansas in our last poll of the year! We will be featuring Maryland state symbols next week. Thanks to everyone who voted! Pictured is a beautiful harbor in Baltimore #Maryland #Arkansas #baltimore #harbor

Did you know that Oregon's state tree, the magnificent Douglas fir, is actually the second tallest conifer species in the world?! These towering giants can reach heights of up to 330 feet! #Oregon #trees #ChristmasTree #Christmas #forest ssusa.link/c3bz9i

Did you know that the #Oregon state flag is only U.S. state #flag that displays different images on front and back? The flag features Oregon's state colors and the state seal on the front. What's on the back of the flag? Visit our website to find out! ssusa.link/4SuT6t

Calling all sweet tooths! Maryland's got a state dessert that's as legendary as the Chesapeake Bay itself: the Smith Island Cake! Eight layers of fluffy goodness, smothered in rich chocolate frosting! #SmithIslandCake #Maryland ssusa.link/RCiRK8

Is there anything more purrfectly #Maryland than a stunning calico cat? These beauties, with their coats resembling the state flag's vibrant orange, black, and white, were officially declared Maryland's State Cat in 2001! #CatLovers ssusa.link/LOXvrs

The state gem of #Arkansas is the diamond. Arkansas is home to the only active diamond mine in the US. Crater of Diamonds State Park is the only active mine site in the world where visitors can look for diamonds and keep what they find! ssusa.link/YMkrJr

Arkansas, the land of endless beauty, boasts not just stunning landscapes and friendly faces, but also a nickname that perfectly captures its essence: The Natural State! From the majestic Ozark Mountains and crystal-clear rivers to the lush forests... ssusa.link/Oqo1wV

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