IN FLY-OVER COUNTRY

People call it “fly-over country,” as if the space between the coasts is just empty miles. But on the ground, it’s anything but. Rolling plains, quiet towns, and cities shaped by industry and immigration tell a story of resilience and change. There’s a raw beauty here—weathered barns standing against open skies, neon-lit diners along endless highways, landscapes that shift with the seasons. It’s a place where history lingers, where cultures mix in unexpected ways, and where every photograph feels like a piece of a much bigger story.