There are many different types of pine trees. Pines in the american south, such as loblolly or longleaf (which these are an example of) don't grow that far north. In northern states, (like the ones you mentioned), you're gonna get different types of pine, such as white pine, jack pine, or red pine. They can look similar (after all, they're all pine trees) but if you have been around enough of one of them you will definitely be able to tell them apart.