The Heartland region is centrally located in the “heart” of the USA. From the sky, it looks like a massive patchwork quilt with occasional sprinkles of bright light.
Scattered throughout the region are large metropolitan cities, sizeable factories and major businesses. It is a broad representation of Americana because of this variety.
Known for rural farms and small town communities, this area celebrates family heritage and hard work. Slow paced life is the norm, so expect to take your time exploring.
Area: 343,523 sq. miles / 63 coastal miles Population: 26,812,041
Terrain: The terrain varies from wooded hills and bluffs to rolling hills and flat plains, including river valleys, and man-made lakes. A section of the Great Lakes, many caves, and springs can be found in parts of some states.
Climate: Climate ranges from arid on the western side to hot, humid on the east. Weather conditions are known to change rapidly. Heavy snowstorms, severe thunderstorms, and occasional tornadoes depending on the season can pop-up anytime in the Heartland region.
