"Who was at the center of the square in the opening credits to ""The Brady Bunch""?"

A Visual Analysis of the Brady Bunch Show Opening A Visual Analysis of the Brady Bunch Show Opening September 15, 2013 By Team ITATs Leave a Comment A Visual Analysis of the Brady Bunch Show Opening Here at ITATs headquarters we watch a lot of vintage television and we have been spending some time with the Bradys.  I have two children (Girl=8, Boy=4) and I have been explaining the show to them and answering their numerous questions: What was the big deal about two parents marrying and combining families? Why don’t we have a live in maid? Why can’t our backyard have green carpet-stuff? Where’s the ethnic diversity? Why does their house looks a lot like our house? (We have a mid-century modern-esque house and I probably have some Brady issues…) But I am going to strategically avoid all of those questions and focus instead on what I know best…Art and Design by doing a visual analysis of the opening sequence. Why Am I Doing This? I’m not sure….but recently I was at a student recruitment fair at my University (where I teach) and I was having difficulty explaining motion graphics to a parent of a prospective student.  Motion Graphics is one of the hot areas of design and you see it everywhere now from title sequences, commercials to video games etc. and it involves ‘design that moves’. So without a ready iPad close by I mentioned to the parent, “Remember the Brady Bunch title sequence?  Motion Graphics are kind of like that but today they are made with computers and don’t have songs that are as catchy”. A Very Brady Analysis So let’s spend some time with the Brady Bunch and their title sequence. First and foremost the visuals were helpful in communicating the story of the show.  Girl with three daughters meets Boy with three sons. Visually the screen starts with a horizontal line that shifts to the right and then shows the Mom in a large box (asymmetry) with the three stacked boxes on the left of her daughters. All the while we get a delightful song that explains the premise of the show…I wish more shows started with songs that explained everything.  Maybe then I could understand Mad Men and Downton Abbey.  On a side note Downton Abbey starts its show by showing us a dog’s butt…(British equals classy?) but I digress. The genius of all of this is the fact that there are faces in the boxes on a unique blue background and the faces are looking around.  Creating a visual tension that leads our eye to where ever the person we are focusing on is trying to look.  Along with some solid eye contact with the viewer .  This is good design people… Visual Tension and Symmetry We get a repeat with Dad and his sons until we get a new blank screen where Mom shows up top and Dad shows up bottom. Now we are symmetrical.  Although visually symmetry can be boring it can come across as stable and satisfying (if not a little bit predictable).  Mom looks down lovingly and Dad looks up. This is an important transition where we go to the grid/tic-tac-toe/rule of thirds screen.  But with an important visual caveat…the center is left black.  A hole of sorts. Remember that the center of any composition, scene, webpage is a powerful place.  We always go for the center we look at something.  We are programmed to do this. So we are left with a border of perfect squares showing us the combined set of eight faces that we have just met with a hole in the middle.  Since the powerful symmetry is not complete this creates yet more visual tension.  Then perfectly on cue emerging from the black hole we get what I would consider one of the all time coolest fonts (just after the Walt Disney signature) of all time.  The ‘Brady Bunch’ title grows from the center and takes up a large portion of the screen.  After it vanishes we are quickly given the final square of Alice who completes the composition. Nine symmetrical squares all filled with smiling clean faces that are seemingly fascinated with the people in the other squares all floating over a perfect example of grid theory way before Al Gore had dreamed up the internet.  We are left with perfect symmetry and some co


In what Colorado ski town does the average home sell for over $5 million?

What Tiger Woods' Wife Could Do with a Divorce Settlement of $100 Million - AOL Finance What Tiger Woods' Wife Could Do with a Divorce Settlement of $100 Million Before you go, we thought you'd like these... Gil Rudawsky, AOL.com Jul 2nd 2010 8:00PM There are shocking divorce settlements, then there's the expected divorce settlement between pro golfer Tiger Woods and his wife, Elin Nordegren. Media reports around the world have bandied around a $750 million settlement for Woods' estranged wife and mother of their two children. This week, websites with supposed insider information have put the figure at an equally shocking, but somewhat more realistic $100 million. It's a figure that is more in line with Forbes magazine's claim that the settlement has to be a portion of Woods' estimated net worth of $600 million. It's still a heap of money, considering the average American with a bachelor's degree or higher will earn $1.8 million over his or her lifetime, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. $100 Million May Not Go So Far But considering the lifestyle Nordegren is used to, that possible $100 million may not go as far as you'd think. Editors of the Robb Report , a no-holds-barred magazine strictly for the ultra rich -- or those who don't mind spending $37 a year for 12 issues simply to see what the rich are into these days -- can certainly find ways to spend the money in no time. In the report's "Best of the Best 2010," the super rich are presented the top-of-the-line vacations, cars, planes, and clothing and accessories. If you have to ask how much, then this is not for you. Yes, Nordegren could sock away the supposed $100 million and simply live off a modest 5% interest, giving her $5 million a year to spend. But that won't even buy you a home in the Colorado ski town of Aspen, where an average home goes for $5.1 million. And that's an average home, not one anywhere near the ski slopes or upscale restaurants and boutiques. Homes Will Eat up a Portion of Settlement That $100 million won't go very far in other top-end markets in the U.S. either, let alone overseas. In Monte Carlo, a five-bedroom apartment in town costs $15 million. Real estate isn't much cheaper in Nordegren's native country of Sweden, which was rated the most expensive in the world by International Living magazine. Nordegren, a former model, also must project the right image. Robb Report features a 165th anniversary A. Lange & Söhne watch for $171,800 or custom-designed jewelry from Sylva & Cie in Los Angeles where designs can top out at $50,000. And how about getting around? Nordegren is used to flying around on Woods's personal jet. As the rich will tell you, once you've gotten a taste of flying private, going commercial just isn't an option. She could save money by leasing a jet instead of eating up half of her settlement for her own jet. Or she could simply buy a one-sixteenth stake in a Learjet 40XR for $560,000, plus a monthly management fee of $7,295 and an hourly rate of $1,825. $1 Million Maybach May Lessen Pain Fnally, Nordegren needs wheels, and no run-of-the-mill SUV like the one Woods crashed, setting off a downward spiral that included allegations of affairs by the top-ranked golfer, followed by rehab, a much-publicized hiatus from golf, and a not-so-stellar return. Certainly a 2011 Maybach 62 can take the edge off with its twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V-12 engine and 19-inch hi-def television screen, onboard Wi-Fi and perfume atomizer. Prices haven't been released, but considering this year's model ranged from $358,000 to $1.38 million, it's not going to be cheap, even to someone with $100 million or so to spend. Tags


A valedictorian is the person who finishes first in their class. What is the name for the person who finishes second?

NEWS: Sastry Earns Class Of 2016 Valedictorian Honors | The Advocate Online NEWS: Sastry Earns Class Of 2016 Valedictorian Honors Posted on By Valeria Araujo – News Editor There’s no second guessing as to who Jonathan Law’s valedictorian is this year. Amita Sastry has earned the title of valedictorian for the graduating Class of 2016. She has worked extremely hard to achieve this honor and is excited for the future ahead of her. “I’m really proud of myself for achieving this goal because it was a goal I had since freshman year,” Sastry said. “My sister was the salutatorian and since then I wanted to follow in her footsteps but maybe go a little bit further and become valedictorian. It’s really nice to know that all of my hard work paid off and that if you worked towards a goal you can really achieve it.” Sastry will be attending Brown University. She was accepted into the school’s medical education program which guarantees admission to their medical school, Warner Albertus, after she finishes her four years of undergraduate school. In college, she will be studying neurology and neuroscience and her hope is that after eight years she is going to become a neurologist at a hospital. “She is truly a remarkable person because she always gives it her all,” Law principal Fran Thompson said. “I’m very proud of her and she truly deserves to be valedictorian.” Sastry said that she took many steps throughout her high school career that brought her where she is today. “The first step was taking courses that really challenged me,” Sastry said. “It wasn’t just taking classes that would be easy and that I would get the grade. It was more about challenging myself in courses I knew would be hard and that I would put forth my best effort and actually learn the material. Also, by having great teachers who supported me and being able to go to them whenever I needed help assisted me in getting good grades which brought me here.” Sastry believes that education is an important part of becoming the best version of yourself. “I think it really important (to work hard in school) not only to get into a good college but for yourself as well to challenge yourself and to push yourself to your greatest abilities,” Sastry said. “Don’t sell yourself short. You never know what you can achieve by working hard. This way you can keep moving forward in not only school but in life as well.” Sastry lettered in three sports (cross country, indoor track, and tennis) and was an active member of the National Honor Society, Science Club, and STEM Club. Science teacher Ms. Turcotte recalled some of her fondest memories with Sastry. “I don’t know how I could pick one memory because it was a couple of years of getting to know her and she’s just such an amazing girl,” Turcotte said. “But I’d probably say that all of us (in the Science Club) driving up to MIT for a competition through a crazy snowstorm was one of my favorite memories because we ended up doing so well in the competition.” Last year, Sastry tarted working in a lab on the Yale University campus and also worked as a math tutor at Mathnasium. She also volunteers at Milford Hospital and previously has volunteered at the Milford Library and the YMCA. Sastry admits that at times it was tough for her to budget her time but also explained how she overcame this roadblock. “I noticed in the beginning I was trying to do everything and put my time into everything,” Sastry said. “It was getting to be a lot so I cut down on the amount I was doing and narrowed it down to a few activities and focused on doing them really well.” The Law community has proven to be a place of many fond memories for Sastry and for those closest to her.  “It was Christmas time our freshman year and we were all opening presents together,” senior Saniya Mumtaz said. “I realized what a great person she was, how fun she is to be around, and that she’s the type of person I want to be friends with forever.” Sastry said that she is going to miss high school, but said she leaves with so many fond memories. “All of my classes have been memorable becau


What is the biggest city in Maricopa county?

Cities and Towns of Maricopa County in Arizona By Judy Hedding Updated July 27, 2016. Maricopa County is located in central Arizona and is one of 15 counties in Arizona. Maricopa County has more people than any other AZ county. Of the 10 largest cities in Arizona , 9 of them are in Maricopa County. The only city in the top 10 that isn't is Tucson, located in Pima County. Generally, when I refer to "Greater Phoenix" or "Metro Phoenix" on the pages of About.com Phoenix, I am referring to the metro area as defined by the U.S. Census . That's not the same as Maricopa County. Cities and Towns of Maricopa County, Arizona There isn't too much of a distinction between cities and towns here; suffice it to say that these are all incorporated areas with some sort of locally elected council and either a Mayor or a manager. Those places with a ("T") after the name are incorporated as towns. Apache Junction* continue reading below our video Tipping Etiquette Around the World Mesa Wickenburg (T) Youngtown (T) *Apache Junction is partly in Maricopa County but most of the population lives on the Pinal County side. **Queen Creek is located in Maricopa County; part of it is located in Pinal County, but most of the population is in Maricopa County. Other Large Communities in Maricopa County, Arizona Some communities that you might have heard about aren't actually cities or towns. They are simply large unincorporated areas located within Maricopa County. Because they have more than just a few people living there, they are considered significant enough to be designated as a CDP (Census Designated Place) by the U.S. Census. These may be considered county islands , but many county islands are just small tracts of land. You might be familiar with these CDPs within Maricopa County that are technically neither a city or a town: Aguila (west of Phoenix) New River (north of Phoenix) Rio Verde (northeast of Scottsdale) Sun City (northwest of Phoenix) Sun City West (northwest of Phoenix) Sun Lakes (southeast of Phoenix) Tonopah (west of Phoenix) Wittman (northwest, near Wickenburg) There are some community names that aren't on these lists that are in Maricopa County, but they are not cities, towns or even CDPs. They are actually just neighborhoods within the City of Phoenix. If you were looking for areas like Ahwatukee, Sunnyslope or Laveen check the urban villages of Phoenix listing . You still think I missed some? What about Arrowhead, Vistancia, DC Ranch, Grayhawk and Ocotillo? What about Desert Mountain, Trilogy and Marley Park? Those aren't cities and they aren't towns, although several of them are large enough to be cities. Those are simply master-planned communities . They are all located in one of the cities or towns listed above.


What mountain was officially known as Mount McKinley until 2015?

Denali: Facts About North America's Tallest Mountain Denali: Facts About North America's Tallest Mountain By Kim Ann Zimmermann, Live Science Contributor | September 3, 2015 03:34pm ET MORE Credit: Galyna Andrushko | Shutterstock Denali is the tallest mountain in North America. Located in south-central Alaska, the mountain's peak is 20,310 feet (6,190 meters) above sea level, also making it the third highest of the Seven Summits — the highest mountains on each of the seven continents — following Mount Everest in Nepal and Aconcagua in Argentina. By one measure, it could be considered the third tallest mountain in the world. Denali's height was recalculated at 20,310 feet in September 2015, based on GPS survey data; And that number was an update to a 2013 estimate of 20,237 feet (6,168 m), which was calculated using a remote-sensing technique called  interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR). Both numbers placed Denali's summit lower than the original calculation of 20,320 feet (6,194 m) established in 1953 by Bradford Washburn, a mountaineer, photographer and cartographer. Naming controversy The native Koyukon Athabascan people call the mountain Denali, which is usually translated as "The Great One." However, linguist James Kari of the Alaska Native Language Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, wrote in the book “ Shem Pete’s Alaska ” that the name is based on a verb theme meaning “high” or “tall.” A gold prospector, William Dickey, named it Mount McKinley in 1896, after President William McKinley. Dickey was among a large group of prospectors who were part of the Cook Inlet gold rush. When asked why he chose to name the mountain after then-presidential nominee McKinley, he cited McKinley’s support of the gold standard. McKinley, who was from Ohio, never visited his namesake mountain or any part of Alaska. The park in which the mountain resides was established as Mount McKinley National Park on Feb. 26, 1917. The state of Alaska officially changed the name to Denali in 1975 and asked the federal government to do so too. However, when the park was tripled in size and renamed Denali National Park and Preserve in 1980, the federal government retained the name Mount McKinley, according to the Alaska Dispatch News. A number of efforts had tried to switch the name to Denali. Hudson Stuck, who made the first ascent of the mountain in 1913, wrote a book titled "The Ascent of Denali." In the preface of the book, he called for "the restoration to the greatest mountain in North America of its immemorial native name." Past attempts were blocked by lawmakers from Ohio. In August 2015, with President Barack Obama's approval, the U.S. Department of the Interior officially renamed the mountain Denali . According to the Department of Interior, a 1947 federal law gave Secretary Sally Jewell the authority to change geographic names through the U.S. Board on Geographic Names. Where is Denali? Denali is about 170 miles (275 km) southwest of Fairbanks and about 130 miles (210 km) north-northwest of Anchorage. It is part of the Alaska Range and the centerpiece of Denali National Park. While it has long been believed that the Alaska Range, which spans much of south-central Alaska, was formed by tectonic activity, it has remained a mystery until recently because it is more than 300 miles (500 kilometers) from Alaska's southern coast, the closest source of mountain-building activity. A recent 3D computer model project shed some light on how the low angles and unusual bent in a geological fault further inland combined to form the mountain range. How tall is Denali? There is a distinction between measuring "highest" and "tallest." The highest mountain is determined by measuring a mountain's highest point above sea level. The tallest mountain is measured from base to summit. Using that measurement, Denali is taller than Mount Everest . Denali rises about 18,000 feet (5,500 meters) from its base, which is a greater vertical rise than Everest’s 12,000-foot rise (3,700 meters) from its base at 17,000 feet (5,200 meters). In his book, "T


On what bay does St. Petersburg, Florida lie?

Visiting the City - St. Petersburg St. Petersburg Home   THINGS TO DO      Visiting The City St. Petersburg - "The Sunshine City" St. Petersburg welcomes you to enjoy one of America's most popular destinations, from the city's vibrant downtown filled with museums, art galleries, shopping, dining and major league sporting activities to some of the nation's top ranked beaches. Waterfront A peninsular city with a subtropical climate, St. Petersburg is surrounded by 244 miles of shoreline along Tampa Bay, Boca Ciega Bay, the Gulf of Mexico and intracoastal waterways. A boater's paradise, the  St. Petersburg Marina is the largest city marina in the southeast with 610 boat slips. There are also nine boat ramp locations, open year round.  Ft. De Soto Park , has traditionally been one of the nation"s top ranked beaches. Sunshine Average temperature - 73.7 degrees. Average days of sunshine per year - 361. The "Sunshine City" holds a Guinness World Record for logging the most consecutive days of sunshine - a stretch lasting 768 days that began in 1967. Form of Government St. Petersburg operates under the strong mayor form of government - a system that combines the strong political leadership of a mayor with an elected city council . The mayor is responsible for running the daily affairs of the city, the City Council has a chair and a vice chair and must approve city policies, city budget and the mayor's choices for city administrator and city attorney. Parks 137 parks on approximately 2,300 acres of public land are dedicated to parks and recreation, including a seven mile preserved downtown waterfront -- the third largest urban waterfront park system in North America. Unique parks include the 245-acre Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, the botanical attraction Sunken Gardens, Treasure Island Beach on the Gulf of Mexico, and the historic Weedon Island Preserve.  The Pinellas Trail , a 37-mile hiking/biking trail, connects St. Petersburg with central and north Pinellas County-the longest urban linear trail in the Eastern U.S. Venues & Unique Facilities St. Petersburg has a remarkable collection of special facilities including its landmark Pier, currently under redevelopment; Tropicana Field, an enclosed baseball stadium and home to the Tampa Bay Rays , the Mahaffey Theater, the Coliseum, a 1920s restored dance hall and event venue, the historic Shuffleboard and Lawn Bowling Complex, 18 recreation centers, six public libraries, the southeast's largest city marina with a ship store, the Port of St. Petersburg and the Albert Whitted Airport. Schools The Pinellas County School System  is the 7th largest district in Florida and 22nd largest in the nation. More than 148,000 students are enrolled at 140 public schools, 72 private schools and 5 vocational/technical schools. Universities include  St Petersburg College ,  Eckerd College ,  University of South Florida St. Petersburg ,  Pinellas Technical Education Center , and  Stetson University College of Law . Tallest Buildings Priatek Plaza, formerly One Progress Plaza Tower, a commercial office tower built in 1991, and Signature Place, mixed-use contemporary style tower built in 2009, both stand at 30-stories high. ONE, a residential tower and hotel complex, which will soon be the city's tallest structure, is under construction. Famous Firsts St. Petersburg is the birthplace of scheduled aviation with the flight of the Benoist Airboat and the birthplace of Major League Baseball Spring Training, both in 1914. Arts & Culture St. Petersburg has been ranked the No. 1 Arts Destination for cities its size for three consecutive years. Visit St. Petersburg's collection of world-famous museums and galleries, including the Salvador Dali Museum , Museum of Fine Arts , The Chihuly Collection , St. Petersburg Museum of History , Great Explorations , and Florida Holocaust Museum ,  Florida CraftArt , American Stage , The Morean Arts Center , and the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum . In addition, St. Petersburg is home to the Florida Orchestra, and the Mahaffey Theater (a performing arts h


San Juan, Puerto Rico San Juan (sahn HWAHN) San Juan is the capital and most populous city in Puerto Rico. Founded in 1521 by Juan Ponce de León, who named it City of Puerto Rico (Rich Port). The capital of Puerto Rico is the oldest city under U.S. jurisdiction, but some people argue than St. Augustine, Florida, founded in 1565 is the oldest city in the continental United States. The history of San Juan begins a long time before its official foundation, in 1493, during his second voyage, Christopher Columbus landed in Puerto Rico. He named the island "San Juan Bautista", in honor of John the Baptist. But was not until 1508, that the Spanish government appointed Juan Ponce de León as the first governor of the island. He founded the original settlement in Caparra, now known as Pueblo Viejo, behind the almost land-locked harbor just to the west of the present metropolitan area and the city quickly became Spain's most important military outpost in the Caribbean. A year later, the original settlement was relocated to a nearby coastal islet (to the site of what is now called Old San Juan) and named Puerto Rico (Rich Port). Sometime during the 1520s, confusion over the names led to a switch, the island took the name of Puerto Rico and the town became San Juan. Today, San Juan is known as La Ciudad Amurallada (the walled city) and is one of the biggest and best natural harbors in the Caribbean and is the second oldest European-founded city in theAmericas (after Santo Domingo, which was officially founded on August 5, 1498.) San Juan is located in the Northern Coastal Plains region in the karst zone, north of Aguas Buenas and Caguas ; east of Bayamón ; and west of Carolina and Trujillo Alto . The metropolitan area known as San Juan has 3 distinct areas: Old San Juan, the Beach & Resort area, and other outlying communities, the most important: Río Piedras, Hato Rey, Puerta de Tierra, and Santurce. Río Piedras was founded in 1714 but became incorporated into San Juan in 1951. During the early 16th century, San Juan was the point of departure of Spanish expeditions to charter or settle unknown parts of the New World. Its fortifications repulsed the English navigator Sir Francis Drake in 1595, as well as later attacks. In the 20th century the city expanded beyond its walled confines, known as Old San Juan, to incorporate suburban Miramar, Santurce, Condado, Hato Rey and Río Piedras. San Juan is the largest processing center of the island, the metropolitan area has facilities for petroleum and sugar refining, brewing and distilling and produces cement, pharmaceuticals, metal products clothing, and tobacco. The port is one of the busiest in the Caribbean. San Juan is the country's financial capital, and many U.S. banks and corporations maintain offices or distributing centers there. San Juan is center of Caribbean shipping and is the 2nd largest sea port in the area (after New York City). Points of Interest Old San Juan This is a 500-year-old neighborhood originally conceived as a military stronghold. Its 7-square-block area has evolved into a charming residential and commercial district. The streets here are paved with cobbles of adoquine, a blue stone cast from furnace slag; they were brought over a ballast on Spanish ships and time and moisture have lent them their characteristic color. The city includes more than 400 carefully restored 16th- and 17th-century Spanish colonial buildings. Old San Juan is a main spot for local and internal tourism and attracts many tourists, who also enjoy the gambling casinos, fine beaches, and tropical climate. More tourists visit San Juan each year than any other spot in the Caribbean. A leisurely foot tour is advisable for those who really want to experience this bit of the Old World, especially given the narrow, steep streets and frequently heavy traffic. To really do justice to these wonderful old sites, you'll need two mornings or a full day. Old San Juan provides a free trolley service to get you around the city. The trolley runs every day Monday through Friday from 7am


What did the United States buy from France in 1803?

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? - Question 71 - Free English Lessons What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? - Question 71 Home » Citizenship » What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? – Question 71 What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? Watch the following US Citizenship video to learn the answer to question 71 of 100 to prepare for the US citizenship test. For the details concerning naturalization and becoming a US citizen, please visit USCIS.gov . To focus on just the pronunciation of this question, you can watch the Pronunciation Practice video for questions 71-80 on the US Citizenship test . Was that video helpful? If so (or if not), leave a comment below with questions, comments, etc.   Published on Aug 12th, 2011 in Citizenship   •   0 Comments Tags: Citizenship , France , Louisiana Territory , Naturalization , Video Author : Andrea Giordano Andrea is the founder of ESLbasics.com and the author of 21 Ways to Jumpstart Your English Skills . She loves teaching English, traveling the world, and living the good life with her husband and two sons. - YouTube | Twitter | Google+ | Facebook Join Our Email List Get Our FREE Interactive Learning Guide! Advertisement Great English Ebooks About ESL Basics ESLbasics.com is proud to be a part of the English Language community around the globe. We are lead by Andrea Giordano , who has taught over 1 million students worldwide both in-person and online. Search by Category Follow us Online Get FREE English Lessons via Email Get EXCLUSIVE content by joining our email list and never miss a new video or blog post. As a member, you will receive special offers as well as inside access to the ESL Basics team.


What pioneer trail started in Independence, Missouri and ended in the Willamette Valley?

Where did the Oregon Trail Go? : Reaching Oregon's Willamette Valley : OCTA Where did the Oregon Trail Go? Reaching Oregon's Willamette Valley Where did the Oregon Trail really go? The answer is not simple, as there was no single route, just a destination: Oregon's Willamette Valley. Across the street from Barton Store in Clackamas County is a triangular sign bearing the National Park Service's Oregon Trail wagon logo and the words "Route of the Oregon Trail." It is on the closest well-maintained road to the actual route of the pioneer emigrants. There are about 300 identical signs across the state of Oregon, showing where modern tourists can parallel the Trail's route. There are two other similar signs, as well. One in Oregon City at Abernethy Green points to the "End of the Oregon Trail," and another (a gift from Oregon City) in Independence, Missouri, reads "Beginning of the Oregon Trail." Where did the Oregon Trail really go? The answer is not simple, as there was no single route, just a destination: Oregon's Willamette Valley. The route started on the banks of the Missouri River, originally at Independence, then Westport, then Weston across from Fort Leavenworth. The first route followed the Santa Fe Trail into Kansas Territory. The Westport Road bypassed the Santa Fe Trail, went through Shawnee Mission in Kansas, and caught up with the Oregon Trail at Lawrence. The Weston route caught up with the main trunk of the Trail at the Big Blue River. The first few days on the Trail were times of trial and error, of sightseeing, of getting used to new conventions. Rules of the road had to be established and leaders elected. Up at dawn, on the road by seven. No swearing. A "nooning" for a cold meal. No alcohol except for medicinal purposes. Drive fifteen miles a day. Walk nearly all the way. Deaths and graves would too soon become commonplace, but some of the first ones showed more time and care. Susan Hale's newly-wed husband walked back to Missouri to have a tombstone made, then carried it in a wheelbarrow back past Alcove Springs to give her a proper burial. Then he continued on his way west, vanishing in the mists of history while her name lives on. Angling across northeastern Kansas and southeastern Nebraska, the Oregon Trail is joined by the road from St. Joseph. For several hundred miles the Trail was punctuated by Pony Express stations. Hollenberg Station in Kansas is well preserved; Rock Creek Station in Nebraska was the site of a shooting that brought fame to Wild Bill Hickok. The Platte River -- too thick to drink and too thin to plow, the pioneers complained -- was the major emigrant highway across the plains. The Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails all followed the Platte River, and historian Merril Mattes referred to the route simply as "the Great Platte River Road" rather than associating it with any single historic trail. Overlanders reached the Platte at Fort Kearny, the first of seven forts along the Trail (more would be built in later years to repress Indian uprisings). Forts Kearny and Laramie were owned and operated by the U.S. Army. Fort Bridger was an independent fur trading post. Forts Boise and Vancouver were Hudson's Bay Company trading posts; Fort Hall was originally an American fur trading post but soon passed into the hands of the HBC, as well. Fort Kearny had all the amenities and services of a prairie fort, including a post office and nearby Dirty Woman Ranch. The Oregon Trail would follow the south shore of the Platte River, crossing the South Platte at California Crossing, and then follow the North Platte and the Sweetwater all the way to South Pass. The Mormon Trail paralleled the Oregon Trail on the north side of the Platte River all the way from Fort Kearny to Fort Laramie. Emigrants on both sides of the river could see fantastic rock formations such as Courthouse and Jail Rocks, Chimney Rock, Scotts Bluff, and Independence Rock. These were important landmarks on the journey, and many of them (and other rock formations) still bear the names of travelers written in axle grease or scratche


What U.S. territory in the Pacific was taken from Spain?

Everything You Need To Know About US Territories Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Google Pinterest Stumbleupon This article focuses on the territories of the United States It is part of a 4-part series explaining current day situation of the remnants of the colonial empires of the early 20th Century, almost all of which are small islands scattered around the world. Other parts of the series will examine the status of Dutch, British and French territories. The United States came to the colonization game rather late. By the time of the presidency of William McKinley, the world had already been carved up by European powers. With a strong desire to prove itself as the equal to Britain and France, the US closed out the 19th Century by engaging in a war with Spain that took from her the last of her colonies. It turned out that US wasn’t very good at being a colonial power. A former colony herself, it had neither the stomach or long term desire for hold colonies. Its largest colony, The Philippines , was given independence 40 years after it had been ceded from Spain, and it would have been granted independence even sooner if it hadn’t been for WWII. Today the United States has long since given up its hopes of becoming a colonial empire, but it still holds on to many pieces of its early 20th Century attempt to become one. The story of the US Territories is one of the least known and most interesting parts of American history. Legal Status of US Territories Territories are not new to the United States. Ever since independence the United States has had areas which were not states but were fully part of the country. Most states, outside of the original 13, were territories before they became states. The states of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois were created from Northwestern Territory . North and South Dakota used to form the Dakota Territory . In the 20th Century Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Hawaii and Alaska all made the jump from territory to state. The creation of territories is addressed in the constitution and is a power given to congress. (It should be noted that Washington DC is NOT a territory. It is the Federal district that is distinct from a territory.) Today there are two criteria that categorize American territories. A territory can be incorporated or unincorporated. A territory can be organized or unorganized. Incorporation of US Territories Incorporated territories are considered to be integral parts of the United States. Prior to statehood, both Alaska and Hawaii were incorporated territories. In incorporated territories the constitution is in full effect. Incorporated territories would be similar to territories found in Canada (Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut). They are not large enough for statehood, but still considered part of the country. Today the US has only one incorporated territory: Palmyra Atoll . Most people have never heard of Palmyra Atoll, but it is legally the only incorporated territory of the US. It has this status because of a quirk of history. When Hawaii gained statehood in 1959, Palmyra was part of the territory of Hawaii. The act of statehood, which admitted Hawaii to the union, explicitly excluded Palmyra from joining the rest of the Hawaiian Islands from becoming a state. I have searched high and low for an explanation as to why Palmyra was not included with Hawaii as a state, but I could never find a reason. Today Palmyra is owned by The Nature Conservancy and has no permanent human settlement. All other US territories today are unincorporated territories. A such, they are not considered integral parts of the United States that the US has permanent sovereignty over. Organization of US Territories The other criterion which defines US territories is their organizational status. Organized territories are territories subject to an Organic Act , passed by congress, which establishes a government in the territory. Of the five populated territories in the United States, four of them have passed an Organic Act and are organized territories. They are (with date of organization): Nava


What volcano famously erupted on May 18, 1980?

Volcano Eruption Mount St. Helens May 18, 1980 USGS - YouTube Volcano Eruption Mount St. Helens May 18, 1980 USGS Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jan 26, 2011 http://www.FunToWatch.TV Produced by Stephen M. Wessells. USGS scientists recount their experiences before, during and after the May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. Loss of their colleague David A. Johnston and 56 others in the eruption cast a pall over one of the most dramatic geologic moments in American history. Video Credit: U.S. Geological Survey Department of the Interior/USGS Category


In what city is the U.S. Military Academy located?

About West Point - Home About West Point About West Point A National Treasure Founded in 1802, West Point is entwined with the history of our nation. Less than 50 miles north of New York city, along the banks of the Hudson River, the state-of-the-art sports facilities and academic lecture halls of the academy provide a perfect juxtaposition for the terrain-rich environment used for cadet military training. The academy develops cadets to live honorably, with uncompromising integrity, as U.S Army officers in service to the nation. The United States Military Academy has been educating, training, and inspiring leaders of character for our United States Army and for the nation for more than 200 years. West Point provides a 47-month leader-development program steeped in academic rigor, military discipline, and physical challenges, all built upon a moral-ethical foundation. The academy is an internationally recognized institution for academic, military and physical excellence, and we are proud that today's cadets will become tomorrow's military, public and private-sector leaders.   West Point's purpose is to produce leaders of character who are prepared to provide selfless service to our Army and the nation. West Point provides a broad-based and balanced curriculum to ensure graduates acquire knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for them to effectively address the complex and uncertain challenges they will face in their personal and professional lives. When students enter the United States Military Academy at West Point, they are beginning a profession. Career development starts on the first day; everything cadets experience is focused on developing them as leaders of character who will serve as officers in America's Army upon graduation, when they are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army. As they begin their military careers, they become leaders of Soldiers, and each new promotion brings additional responsibility and increased opportunity. West Point is about choosing a direction in life that puts service to the nation first and allows each graduate to be a standard-bearer for their generation and the generations that follow. The cadets who graduate as commissioned officers and serve the nation are our lasting legacy and are what makes West Point great.   The Academic Program West Point strives to admit the best and brightest each year to ensure that the classrooms are places of intellectual rigor and stimulation, places where knowledge passes not just from instructor to cadet, but from cadet to cadet as well. West Point's Academic Program serves as a foundation for the development of critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. It includes a substantive set of fully integrated core courses that, together, provide an appropriate balance between technical topics and the humanities. Cadets choose their areas of depth from more than 40 academic majors that span a broad spectrum of academic disciplines. The academic curriculum culminates with an integrative experience that is often an interdisciplinary and team-based project. Through the Senior Capstone experience, students draw upon and apply knowledge in their chosen majors as well as knowledge gained throughout the course of their studies. Often these projects provide real answers to real-world problems, result in presentations at academic conferences, and bring national recognition. Upon graduation, all cadets receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are fully prepared to meet the intellectual requirements of a leader in today's army.   The Physical Program The Physical Program at West Point includes both physical education classes and competitive athletics. It contributes to mental and physical fitness and allows the cadet to achieve the highest levels of physical development through a program that emphasizes a lifelong pursuit of personal fitness. The physical education curriculum spans all four years, and physical education class grades are incorporated into the cadet grade point average, highlighting the importance of physical fitness in the


What state is the #1 producer of maple syrup?

Vermont Continues To Be #1 US Maple Producer : Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association Vermont Continues To Be #1 US Maple Producer Posted by Matthew Gordon on Friday, June 12, 2015 · Leave a Comment   The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service released their 2015 Maple Syrup Crop Production report and Vermont continues to be the number one producer of maple syrup in the United States, producing more than the next two largest producing states combined.  Despite the cold and snowy winter we experienced in New England, our season was still very productive, yielding 1,390,000 gallons of delicious Vermont maple syrup.  Over the past five years, Vermont is averaging 1.2 million gallons of syrup each year — you’d need an awfully tall stack of pancakes for all of that syrup! Related pages:


What is the tallest type of tree in the U.S. (and also the world)?

Top 10 tallest tree species of the world | Wondermondo Top 10 tallest tree species of the world 10 tallest tree species of the world Species are listed by the height of tallest existing specimens. We start with No.10 and at the end comes the tallest tree on Earth - No.1.! Noble fir (Abies procera Rehder 1940) Height: 89.9 m Noble firs are beautiful, impressive trees - the largest firs. It is possible that highest noble firs fairly recently exceeded 100 m height but today the highest tree of this species grows at the Goat Marsh - in 1989 it was 89.9 m tall. Unfortunately this tree is dead by now and maybe even is not standing anymore. Tallest known tree of this species was 99 m tall. Unfortunately it was destroyed in eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980. Tasmanian blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus Labill.) Height: 90.7 m Tasmanian blue gum is popular plantation tree as it is well suited for Mediterranean climate and also tropics, it grows fast and serves as a good material for pulp and eucalypt oil. Current record holder is lower than the tallest known trees of this species - there have existed up to 101 m tall Tasmanian blue gums. Manna gum or white gum (Eucalyptus viminalis Labill.) Height: 91.3 m Current tallest tree of this species was discovered in the 1970s. Manna gum is common, for most part comparatively small tree. It came as a surprise when in the 1970s loggers discovered nearly 90 m tall trees of this species in northeast part of Tasmania. To protect them in 1977 there was created Evercreech Forest Reserve. Now the tree has exceeded 90 m height. See images of this tree in the Tasmanian Plants website by David Tng! Height: 94.1 m This tree was discovered and measured in 2016. Next to it are two other trees of similar height. Crown of this giant is 40.3 m in diameter. Tree belongs to Shorea - species rich genus with at least 138 species in Borneo island. Currently tree has no special name given. Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum (Lindl.) J.Buchh.) Height: 95.8 m Current tallest tree discovered and measured in 2013. Giant sequoias by far are the largest trees of the world by wood volume. But they belong also to the highest trees of the world reaching well over 90 m height. The tallest sequoia grows in Converse Basin and has not received any specific name. It's exact location is not given in the available works. There is information about giant sequoias reaching height up to 97.8 m. Philippine rosewood (Petersianthus quadrialatus Merr.) Height: 96.9 m? Current tallest tree known since older times, last measured in autumn 2010. Few know that one of the highest trees of the world is located in Philippines. Near national highway, in the outskirts of San Francisco town there is towering a tall Philippine Rosevood - or as locals call it - toog tree. In autumn 2010 the people of Alegria decided to organize an extravagant event - to have the highest Christmas tree in Philippines and most likely - in the whole world. In order to record this achievement, there was needed exact measurement. The measured height of the tree was 96.9 m. It is though possible that the decoration on the top of the tree was included and the tree is somewhat lower. There are not known earlier taller trees of this species and it is clear that other Philippine rosewoods need to be researched to determine maximum height. Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis (Bong) Carr.) Height: 96.7 m Current tallest tree discovered in 2001, last known measurement in 2007. Exact location of this enormous tree is not diclosed but it is known that the tree is located in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. This park was established in the 1920s in order to protect redwood forests with extremely tall and large trees whose growth has been facilitated by the very frequent fogs. Tree has lively top, seems to be growing and might be taller by now. / US Bureau of Land Management, public domain Current tallest tree discovered in 1989, last measurement known to Wondermondo - in 2011. It is possible that the tallest tree of the world up to the end of the 19th century was coast Dougla


What city's Presidio was at one time a Spanish, Mexican, and U.S. fort - and is now a park?

Presidio of San Francisco---American Latino Heritage: A Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary The Presidio sits at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge and within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Courtesy of the National Park Service Spanish colonists, Mexican frontiersmen, and American-Californians have all left their mark on the Presidio of San Francisco for over 200 years. Established at the mouth of San Francisco Bay as a Spanish military outpost in 1776, the Presidio stands today as testament to the longest operating Army installation in the American West, and California’s complex past as both a Spanish colony and territory of independent Mexico. From the Presidio’s original construction in 1776, to its ultimate de-militarization in 1994, the site has accumulated a many layered, multi-era story of significance. The Presidio played a critical role in not only Spanish exploration and frontier expansion, but also in all major North American military conflicts from the Mexican-American War through World War II and Vietnam. As one of California’s most historic sites, the Presidio has witnessed the transferring of the West Coast from nation to nation, the effects of the California Gold Rush, military aviation, World Fairs, the devastation of earthquakes, and a vast evolution of architectural theory and design. Today visitors flock to the site, a 1,491-acre National Historic Landmark District located within the National Park Service’s Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The park is flush with opportunities to explore centuries of historic architecture, the San Francisco National Cemetery, hundreds of significant military buildings, and over 25 miles of trails through beautiful forests and beaches. A visit to the Presidio of San Francisco is sure to inspire with its wide breadth of intact historic resources and an intricately woven quilt of heritage sites that link today’s American National Park to the nation’s Spanish and Mexican past. HISTORIC BACKGROUND The Presidio of San Francisco tells a complex story from its earliest incarnation as a Spanish military fort, through its present use as a national public park and historic site. The Presidio’s nine separate periods of significance include Spanish-Mexican Settlement (1776-1846), Early United States Occupation (1846-1860), the Civil War (1861-1865), Indian and Military Affairs (1866-1890), Nationalistic Expansion (1891-1914), World War I (1915-1918), Military Affairs between Wars (1919-1940), World War II (1941-1945), and the present (1945-today). For a detailed exploration of each, see the Presidio’s National Historic Landmark registration documentation . EARLY HISTORY: SPANISH AND MEXICAN OCCUPATION The Walled Enclosure of the Spanish Presidio (in background) as depicted in 1816 by French Explorer Louis Chloris Public Domain Before the arrival of the Europeans, indigenous tribes – largely the Ohlone/Costanoan people and Coastal Miwok -- occupied the California coast. In 1769, when Spanish explorer, Captain Juan Gaspar de Portola came over Sweeney Ridge and sighted the San Francisco Peninsula, he likely encountered small villages of native fisher-folk living among the fertile land’s low hills and coastal valleys. Several years later in 1776, Spanish occupation of the region began, led by Captain Juan Bautista de Anza who recognized the strategic location of the site at the mouth of the wide bay. Anza climbed to one of the highest points in the area, the Punta del Cantil Blanco, and with a single white cross in the earth, claimed the land for Spain. (For more information about Spanish exploration throughout California, visit the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail website .) Immediate construction of the Presidio and the nearby Mission San Francisco de Asis (today known as Mission Dolores) began. Each was critical in supporting the new population – approximately 190 soldiers and their families from the colony of New Spain (northern Mexico.) Designed for Spanish defense of California’s larges


What New Hampshire mountain is famous for having the highest wind speed ever recorded in the U.S.?

Mount Washington Observatory | World Record Wind | Mount Washington Observatory   World Record Wind For nearly sixty-two years, Mount Washington, New Hampshire held the world record for the fastest wind gust ever recorded on the surface of the Earth: 231 miles per hour, recorded April 12, 1934 by Mount Washington Observatory staff. The Mt. Washington Auto Road Stage Office, where the Observatory was first established, with an anemometer mounted on the roof and thermometer housing mounted on the northern exterior wall. The Mount Washington record was toppled in 1996 when an unmanned instrument station in Barrow Island, Australia recorded a new record of 253 miles per hour during Typhoon Olivia. Though the Observatory record fell, it’s a very human story, and it still stands as the highest surface wind speed ever observed by man. The following are excerpts from then-observer Alex McKenzie's book, The Way It Was, which accounts the experience of documenting and living through a 231 mph wind. Tuesday, April 10, 1934 The sun rose on April 10, 1934, ushering in a typical April day atop Mount Washington. Normally, the rest of New England welcomes the warmth of spring during a typical April, but winter keeps hold on the high peaks of New Hampshire's Presidential Range well into May in most years. The staff at the fledgling Mount Washington Observatory, including Salvatore Pagliuca, Alex McKenzie and Wendell Stephenson managed to make it through their second full winter on the mountain. However, they were anxiously awaiting the coming of spring, with its more moderate temperatures and wind. Before the week was out, those men would not only get another severe taste of winter, they would be a part of one of the most intense storms in recorded history. April 10 was the tight-knit summit crew's first day without Robert Stone, one of their coworkers who was injured in a skiing accident. He was taken down the mountain on a toboggan on April 9 to seek further medical attention on his severely bruised hip. Down a man, they would have to get by on their own for a while, with some help from their guests, Arthur Griffin and George Leslie. On this April Tuesday, a weak storm system located over the western Great Lakes was slowly approaching New England. In addition, another batch of energy was located off the coast of North Carolina. Even more importantly, a huge ridge of high pressure was in place over eastern Canada and the northern Atlantic. On the summit of Mount Washington, April 10 was uneventful. Observer Aubrey Hustead holding the #2 heated anemometer that recorded the 231 mph world record wind. "April 10. A perfect day. Cloudless and calm. Hazy. Sun dogs at 5:30 p - a refraction phenomenon of no special importance." –Log Book entry, Sal Pagliuca Wednesday, April 11, 1934 The large ridge of high pressure continued to build on April 11, causing a major blocking pattern over the ocean. As a result, the energy east of the Carolinas was forced to retrograde to the northwest, combining with the developing system over the Great Lakes. Pagliuca, Stephenson and McKenzie, along with their guests, awoke to a brilliant sunrise early on April 11. The coal stove in the Auto Road's Stage Office (the Observatory's early home) took the chill off the room. "Hardly did we realize as we were enjoying a fine view of the Atlantic Ocean that we were to experience during the next 48 hours one of the worst storms ever recorded in the history of any observatory." –Log Book entry, Sal Pagliuca The relatively clear skies gave way to clouds, increasing rapidly by afternoon. Fog obscured the summit by evening and rime ice formed up to one foot thick. The Observatory felines all huddled near the coal stove in the late afternoon, the warmest spot in the tiny building. Cats were at home around the Observatory in 1934, as they are today. Oompha and her five kittens; along with Ammonuisance, visiting from the AMC's Lakes of the Clouds hut; Elmer, the timid one; and Manx, a tailless cat like Tikky from the first winter atop Mount Washington, all kept the summit crew c


What type of animal is depicted on California's flag?

California State Flag - About the California Flag, its adoption and history from NETSTATE.COM The California State Flag 1846 Bear Flag The Bear Flag was first raised on June 14, 1846, at Sonoma by a group of American settlers revolting against the rule of Mexico. The original flag was painted by William Todd. Pioneer John Bidwell recorded many of the events surrounding the "Bear Flag Revolt" and about the raising of the Bear Flag he wrote, "Another man left at Sonoma was William L. Todd who painted, on a piece of brown cotton, a yard and a half or so in length, with old red or brown paint that he happened to find, what he intended to be a representation of a grizzly bear. This was raised to the top of the staff, some seventy feet from the ground. Native Californians looking up at it were heard to say "Coche[sic]," the common name among them for pig or shoat." Unfortunately, the original Bear Flag, held by the Society of California Pioneers perished in the Great Earthquake and Fire of 1906. [ LARGE PRINT    [ LARGER PRINT ]    [ COLOR ME ] The current California State Flag, adopted by the state legislature in 1911, is based on the original Bear Flag raised by pioneering Americans over Sonoma in 1846. The star was taken from the lone star of Texas. The Bear was representative of the numerous Grizzly Bears in the state and the words "California Republic" testify to the feisty American pioneers who settled in the territory. Today the identity of the animal depicted on the flag is not likely to be mistaken for a "coche."   The following information was excerpted from the Government Code DIVISION 2. STATE SEAL, FLAG AND EMBLEMS. CHAPTER 2. STATE FLAG AND EMBLEMS. SECTION 420-429.8. 420. The Bear Flag is the State Flag of California. As viewed with the hoist end of the flag to the left of the observer there appears in the upper left-hand corner of a white field a five-pointed red star with one point vertically upward and in the middle of the white field a brown grizzly bear walking toward the left with all four paws on a green grass plot, with head and eye turned slightly toward the observer; a red stripe forms the length of the flag at the bottom, and between the grass plot and the red stripe appear the words CALIFORNIA REPUBLIC. Dimensions, excluding heading and unfinished flag ends: The hoist or flag width is two-thirds of the fly or flag length; the red stripe width is one-sixth of the hoist width. The state official flag hoist widths shall be two, three, four, five, six and eight feet. The diameter of an imaginary circle passing through the points of the star is one-tenth of the fly length; the distance of the star center from the hoist end is one-sixth of the fly length and the distance from the star center to the top of the flag is four-fifths of the star-center distance from the hoist end. The length of the bear diagonally from the nose tip to the rear of right hind paw is two-thirds of the hoist width; the height of the bear from shoulder tip vertically to a line touching the bottoms of the front paws is one-half the length of the bear; the location of the bear in the white field is such that the center of the eye is midway between the top and bottom of the white field and the midpoint of the bear's length is midway between the fly ends. The grass plot in length is eleven-twelfths of the hoist width and the plot ends are equidistant from the fly ends; the average width of the plot between the rear of the left front paw and the front of the right rear paw is one-tenth of the grass plot length. The height of the condensed gothic letters, as shown on the representation, is one-half of the red stripe width and they occupy a lineal space of two-thirds of the fly length with the beginning and ending letters of the words equidistant from the fly ends. Colors: The following color references are those of the Textile Color Card Association of the United States, Inc., New York; the colors on the flag are to be substantially the same as these color references. White--of the white field, front of bear's eye, and on the bea


What notable University is located in New Haven, Connecticut?

How Safe is Yale University? Learn About Campus Crime Ratings Badges How Safe is Yale University? Learn About Campus Crime Ratings How safe is the student body at Yale? Find info and statistics on crime on college campuses and surrounding areas. Poor Overall Crime Rating at Yale University Means it is Potentially Less Safe Than Average The overall crime rating is based on reported crime on campus and in surrounding areas.                 Colleges with low amounts of reported crime are valued as being safer. Yale University earns an                 overall crime rating of D+ when we compare reported on-campus,                 city, and regional crime against all other schools nationwide. Campus ADVERTISEMENT Poor On Campus Crime Rating at Yale University Means This School is Worse Than Average On campus crime statistics reported by Yale carry the most importance in our overall estimation                 of campus crime. When all violations are totalled and weighed by both severity and the number of students at the school,                 Yale has more than the average reported crime. Can High Reported Crime Be A Good Sign? We base our ratings on reported crime, as there is no way to know how much unreported crime goes on. Does a high amount of reported crime mean the school is dangerous, or does it mean that it is safe due to its stricter law enforcement             and reporting? Areas with low amounts of reported crime could just be more lax on enforcement. New Haven Crime Rating is Worse Than Most Yale University is located in New Haven, CT.                 When compared with other towns and cities nationwide, New Haven ranks far above average                 in overall crime, making it                 potentially unsafe and more likely                 students at Yale may fall victim to a crime when venturing off campus. How Relevant is Off Campus Crime Data? Be sure to ask the admissions office about crime both on and off campus. Regional Crime Rating Near New Haven is Worse Than Average Beyond New Haven, other nearby towns and cities include West Haven,                 East Haven, and Woodbridge.                 Altogether, these locations have an overall                 above average             amount of crime when compared to other areas nationwide, meaning the area             could be somewhat unsafe. Important Questions to Ask About Safety Even in low-crime areas, students still run the risk of encountering violence and unsafe situations. What kind of policies does the college have in place to protect students or help students who are victims of crimes? How secure are the dorm rooms and other buildings? Would it be easy for an intruder to break in? What kind of punishments or penalties are in place for students who are accused or convicted of crimes? One way to make a student feel more comfortable may be to take a self-defense or safety class. Are there classes like this offered at the college?


What city in Rhode Island is famous for its many mansions built during the late 1800's?

Newport Mansions Reviews - Newport, Rhode Island Newport, Rhode Island Apr 13, 2016 The Breakers, Elms, RoseCliff, and Marble House are all within a 10-15 minute walk of the rental property. Recommended for:History Buffs Mary Kate & Frank F Mar 08, 2016 Great tours daily during the summer. Famous summer "cottages" of the wealthy gilded-age. And Check out "Rough Point" which was the home of Doris Duke, one of the richest women of her day. My mom is gives a fantastic tour there and at the Samuel Whitehorn House. Ask for Mary Jane! Comment. Burns, Kansas Dec 19, 2015 A tour through the Newport mansions is a fun and informative trip back through time and a peek into the lives of the unimaginably wealthy. The Breakers is the cream of the crop and the largest on the tour. See http://www.newportmansions.org/ for more information. Recommended for:Local CultureBudget TravelersBackpackersArt & Design Lovers Comment. Newport, Rhode Island Nov 24, 2015 There are many historic Newport "Cottages" [Mansions!] in town, which are open to the public. Many are completely restored, and offer guided tours. Recommended for:Local CultureFamily TravelersHistory BuffsArt & Design Lovers Comment. Newport is best known for its splendid mansions, located mainly along Bellevue Avenue, Ocean Drive, and Harrison Avenue; the area is known as Historic Hill, a living museum of history and architecture. Kingscote, one of the more modest structures, was built in 1839 in the Gothic Revival style. It features a mahogany and cherry dining room illuminated by natural light shining through a wall of Tiffany glass. The most opulent structure is Breakers, built in 1895 for Cornelius Vanderbilt in the style of a sixteenthcentury Italian palace. The firm of Frederick Law Olmsted designed the landscape. Perhaps the most extravagant of the mansions is Marble House, commissioned by William Vanderbilt for his wife. The house cost $2 million to build and $9 million to furnish; it was awarded to Mrs. Vanderbilt in a divorce settlement. Other mansions include the Astors’ Beechwood, where the Gilded Age is recreated through live theatrical performances, and Belcourt Castle, a French castle built in 1894 for Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont and his wife, the former Mrs. William Vanderbilt. Cliff Walk, a three-mile path winding along the coast, offers views of the mansions and of Rhode Island Sound. In 2000, Rough Point on Bellevue Avenue, the summer home of the late heiress Doris Duke, was opened to the public and allows viewers to see one of the finest private art collections in the area. Newport boasts more pre-1830 buildings still standing than any city in the country. Many are open to the public, such as Colony House—built of English bricks, the structure was a rarity in 1739 and was the scene of a reading of the Declaration of Independence and a Newport visit by George Washington. Touro Synagogue, the oldest Jewish house of worship in the country, was built in 1763. Hunter House, considered one of the most beautiful eighteenth-century mansions in the country, displays porcelain, silver, paintings, and furniture. Both President Eisenhower and President Kennedy maintained a Summer White House in Newport; the Eisenhower House, used by the president from 1958 to 1960, is located within the bounds of Fort Adams State Park. Fort Adams itself deserves a visit; the fortification was created between the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, undergoing frequent revisions as theories of coastal defense revised over time. The Museum of Yachting features a small crafts collection, the America’s Cup Gallery, and a Single-Handed Hall of Fame. Science and technology are the focus of the Thames Science Center, while the art and science of tennis are celebrated at the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum at the Newport Casino. For a real taste of the local flavor, a visit to the Newport Vineyard provides samples of homegrown wines aged in French oak barrels. The vineyard is about 10 minutes outside of Newport along Route 138.


What canal connects the cities of Buffalo and Albany?

Erie Canal For Kids « Westward Expansion Online Activites During the early                     1800’s, the new United                     States of America began to                     develop plans to build a                     waterway to transport goods                     from the Atlantic Ocean to                     the Great Lakes region                     through the imposing                     Appalachian Mountains.                     Prior to construction of                     the Erie Canal, the                     transportation of goods to                     the western states was                     cumbersome and very                     expensive. In 1816, a plan was                     formulated to make the Erie                     Canal. The canal would link                     the major port of New York                     City to the Hudson River                     near Troy, New York.                     From Troy, the canal would                     then link the Hudson River                     to western cities in New                     York such as Rome,                     Syracuse, Rochester and                     Buffalo. From Buffalo, on                     Lake Erie, goods could be                     transported to the canal                     from the western Great                     Lakes. Hence, goods could                     be shipped from anywhere in                     the Great Lakes to major                     urban centers such as New                     York City. Although the                     plan was rejected by                     president James Monroe, the                     New York State Legislature                     approved the plan and                     planned to pay for the                     canal by charging tolls for                     those who used it. Governor                     DeWitt Clinton was a major                     proponent of the                     plan. The canal took over seven                     years to complete. Laborers                     had to literally dig the                     massive canal with simple                     shovels through mountainous                     areas. Farmers who lived                     along the canal often                     contracted workers to build                     portions of the canal                     through their land. Many                     foreign immigrants were                     paid well to help build the                     canal. The 363 mile-long,                     40 foot wide Erie Canal was                     completed on October 25,                     1825. The Erie Canal                     revolutionized life for                     many in America. Not only                     did its construction result                     in dra


What tribe has the largest reservation in the U.S. - bigger than 10 states?

U.S. government formally agrees to pay Navajos $554 mil FacebookEmail Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest U.S. government formally agrees to pay Navajos $554 mil Federal officials formally agreed Friday to pay the Navajo Nation $554 million to resolve a lawsuit claiming the federal government mismanaged the tribe's funds and natural resources for decades. Post to Facebook U.S. government formally agrees to pay Navajos $554 mil Federal officials formally agreed Friday to pay the Navajo Nation $554 million to resolve a lawsuit claiming the federal government mismanaged the tribe's funds and natural resources for decades. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/1szw9j2 CancelSend A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. 5 Grijalva, Arizona conservationists disappointed Obama apparently won't create monument U.S. government formally agrees to pay Navajos $554 mil Paul Giblin , The Republic | azcentral.com Published 2:54 p.m. MT Sept. 26, 2014 | Updated 10:07 p.m. MT Sept. 26, 2014 Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly presents Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell with a blanket after signing the $554 million settlement on Sept. 26, 2014, at Window Rock Veterans Memorial Park in Window Rock.  Mark Henle/The Republic Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly.  Mark Henle/The Republic Fullscreen The singed $554 million settlement is shown. The dispute stems from charges that the federal government failed to manage, invest and account for tribal funds and resources in relation to the exploitation of oil, gas and other minerals. The tribe has more than 14 million acres of trust lands used to produce revenue.  Mark Henle/The Republic Miis Navajo McKeon Dempsey at the $554 million settlement signing ceremony on Sept. 26, 2014, at Window Rock.  Mark Henle/The Republic Nora James attends the settlement ceremony Sept. 26, 2014, at Window Rock.  Mark Henle/The Republic Fullscreen Navajo Nation Attorney General Harrison Tsosie (from left, sitting), Navajo Nation Delegate Lorenzo Curley, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly, Assistant Secretary of Bureau of Indian Affairs Kevin Washburn and acting Assistant Attorney General Sam Hirsch sign the $554 million settlement on Sept. 26, 2014, at Window Rock.  Mark Henle/The Republic Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell (left sitting) and Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly (center) shake hands after signing the $554 million settlement on Sept. 26, 2014, at Window Rock.  Mark Henle/The Republic Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell speaks before the signing of the $554 million settlement on Sept. 26, 2014, at Window Rock.  Mark Henle/The Republic Like this topic? You may also like these photo galleries: Replay Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell (left sitting) and Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly (center) shake hands after signing the $554 million settlement on Sept. 26, 2014, at Window Rock. (Photo: Mark Henle/The Republic) Story Highlights Federal and tribal officials sign $554 million agreement, ending an eight-year lawsuit. The agreement marks a new era for the federal government and the Navajo Nation, both sides say. The deal pays the tribe for mismanaging funds derived from natural resources. The federal government formally agreed Friday to pay $554million to resolve a lawsuit claiming it mismanaged the Navajo Nation's funds and natural resources for decades. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, who headed a delegation of federal officials at a signing ceremony at tribal headquarters in Window Rock, said afterward that the funds will be transferred to the Navajo Nation within weeks. "By the end of the year, we believe the check will actually be here and in the bank and earning interest," Jewell said. "In our bank," tribal President Ben Shelly interjected. RELATED: 6 things to know about Navajo settlement The landmark settlement , which concluded an eight-year court battle, is the most paid by the federal government


What city is served by O'Hare and Midway airports?

O'Hare-Midway Airport Transportation | OML Blog Courteous & Reliable O’Hare-Midway Airport Transportation Service Arranging travel to and from Chicago Midway International Airport or Chicago O’Hare International Airport can be incredibly stressful, especially when it comes to traveling during rush hour or catching that red-eye. You need a car service that you can rely on to drop you off and pick you up on time, so you can relax and get ready for your vacation or business trip. O’Hare-Midway Limousine Service (OML Worldwide) can provide you with the level of reliability and luxury that you need and want in a car service. We’ll Get You Where You Need To Be On Time & In Comfort Our chauffeurs are trained and ready to help you with your luggage and make you as comfortable as possible, whether you’re on your way to the airport, on your way to a business meeting, or on your way back home. We also track flights, ensuring that we’re there when you need us, not a minute before or a minute after. Private Airports (FBOs) Taking a private flight? We’re familiar with all of the local private airports, and can get you where you need to be when you need to be there. Read more here . Taking The Entire Family On Vacation? Nothing’s more stressful or more rewarding than a family vacation. But with our fleet of vehicles and experienced chauffeurs, no matter how big your family, we’ll get you all to the airport in comfort, and without the added stress and frustration. Find out more here ! Baggage Claim Meet & Greet Service When you need someone to pick up your visiting guests with the same level of care and courtesy that you would show them, you can count on OML Worldwide. We’ll show up at your guests gate with an easy-to-read sign, take them to pick up their luggage, and deliver them where they need to be in style and comfort. Find out more about our Baggage Claim Meet & Greet service here . Curbside Pickup After a long flight, the last thing you want to do is stand around at the airport waiting for your ride. Now, all you have to do is grab your luggage and give us a call or use our new app — we’ll let you know which exit to use and we’ll be there waiting. Learn more about Curbside Pickup here. We Provide Airport Travel Throughout The Nation & The World Whether you need airport transportation here in Chicago or in another major city in the States or another country, we offer service all over! To view a complete list of cities and countries served, please visit our Airports Serviced page. When style, professionalism and punctuality count, call on O’Hare-Midway Limousine Service!


What cave, located in Kentucky, has over 400 miles of passages?

Kentucky - Mammoth Cave National Park - Travel 50 States with Kids   Nevada – Sand Harbor State Park » Kentucky – Mammoth Cave National Park Mammoth Cave, the longest cave system known in the world, is located in Southwest Kentucky’s Cave Country. It has over 400 miles of surveyed passageways! That distinction definitely makes it worth a visit. As with most national parks, the place to start is the Visitor Center. Inside you can watch an orientation film and explore exhibits that educate visitors about the geology of the area, types of cave passages, and animals found within the caves. I really liked the 3D model of the cave passages. The Visitor Center is also the starting point for cave tours . I strongly recommend making tour reservations in advance so that you are able to take the tour that is best suited for your family. Tours DO sell out. As you can see from this photo, by the time we arrived that morning, the Frozen Niagara Tour was completely sold out for the day. The park’s website has descriptions of the different tour options that include the duration, distance, total number of stairs, difficulty rating, tour capacity, price, and times. Look at this ahead of time and consider what your family will be able to handle. We took the two-hour Historic Tour which covers two miles, has a moderate difficulty rating, and includes 440 stairs. There were very young kids on our tour who were completely miserable and screaming. I’m guessing their parents were wishing they had taken one of the shorter, easier tours. (Please know that I am trying to be helpful not judgmental. On my first visit to Mammoth Cave 10+ years ago, I was the parent with the screaming child.) The Frozen Niagara Tour lasts an hour and 15 minutes, covers a quarter mile, has an Easy rating, and only 12 required steps (98 more are optional).  While that tour was sold out the day of our visit, the Mammoth Passage Tour (which is not available by reservation) is also an easy, hour and 15 minute tour. For more adventurous spelunkers, longer, more strenuous tours are offered. The Historic Tour was interesting and the park ranger who led the tour was funny and entertaining. You won’t see stalactites and stalagmites on this tour, but you will see huge cave “rooms” and interesting rock formations. Flash photography is not permitted on the tour, so you have to rely on the lighting provided in the cave. This was one of the big rooms. At one point during the tour, our guide turned off all the lights so that we could experience complete darkness. My kids found that very interesting. There are a few places that have head-bonkers, so they do not permit backpacks, including child carriers. While some recommend wearing a jacket in the caves, note the variety of what my kids wore. Two had jackets; the other wore a t-shirt. Two had long pants; one had shorts. I found that I was comfortable without a jacket. As I stated above, don’t expect to see stalactites on the Historic Tour, but that doesn’t mean the formations aren’t interesting. DO expect lots of stairs on the Historic Tour. There were a lot of stairs at the end of the tour. By the time we finished this tour we were ready to sit down and relax for a little while. It was lunch time and the Mammoth Cave Hotel proved to be the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely meal. The Travertine Restaurant provided a sit-down meal at a very reasonable price. It was a nice meal in a relaxing setting without being too formal. Even though there were tablecloths and cloth napkins, casual attire was the norm. The lunch menu offered a variety of sandwiches and salads, including some Kentucky specialties like a Kentucky Hot Brown sandwich (which I had and thought was very good). A sandwich platter with fries costs around $8. If you’ve eaten at many other national parks, you’ll recognize that as a bargain. Other dining options include a coffee shop and a fast food restaurant. While the big draw at Mammoth Cave National Park is the cave tours, there are other ranger-led programs on the surface, including walking tours, a Junior Ranger program


What notable university is located in South Bend, Indiana?

College in South Bend IN | American National University ANU Library Will I be able to fit classes into my busy life? Our curricula are geared for students with busy work and family lives, who are looking to get started in a new career or advance in their current line of work. With your busy schedule in mind, ANU offers: Online, on-campus, or blended degree programs: that allow you to take classes on your time in a format that fits you Video conferencing options: which allows us to offer you classes without delaying your schedule and connects you to students across campuses and states Day and evening on-campus classes1: To fit your scheduling needs Each on-campus class held once a week: Leaving you with more time open for work and family Frequent term starts with short breaks in between: so you can finish your degree quickly and retain the information you’ve learned Short programs: Designed to equip you with a degree and get you started on your career without wasting your time Will I be able to afford it? Our professional financial planners can craft a plan to make college a reality for you. We understand that each student has unique circumstances and questions, which is why each student meets personally with a student service representative to identify available sources of financial assistance. Several financial aid/FAFSA options are available to students who qualify including: Private Grants and Scholarships What if I need help? American National University has a family-like campus atmosphere with all the resources of a large university. From small classes, to a team of staff and faculty dedicated to helping you succeed, you’ll find you will fit right into the ANU South Bend community. Personalized attention: receive one-on-one attention from teachers and staff members who know you by name Hands on learning with career professionals as instructors: Rather than just relying upon theoretical book learning, ANU offers instruction that gives you practical experience in your field, taught by people who have experience in your future field Career Services: Even before you graduate, our career services team can help you prepare your resume, cover letters, interviewing techniques, and offer support in your search for your future career opportunities Alumni Benefits: Our support doesn’t end at graduation, as an alumnus you will have access to our career services and refresher2 courses available throughout your career. Come in for a tour of your future classrooms and meet your future teachers, staff members, and fellow-students today!   ANU Library Where Are You Located? Our campuses are easy to get to, offer ample parking, and with our eLearning options you may even be able to take classes from home. Directions to the South Bend IN location: From I-80W/ I-90W, take exit 77 toward IN-933/US-31/S Bend/Notre Dame, continue straight. Turn right at S Dixie Way/IN-933 S. Turn left at E Angela Blvd. Turn right at N Eddy St. Turn right at E Jefferson Blvd. From I-20E, Take exit 25 toward Michigan City. Merge onto S Michigan St. Turn right at E Sample St. Slight left at S Eddy St. Turn left at E Jefferson Blvd.   Career Services and Employer Partnerships At American National University, the success of our students is always priority number one. American National University knows that transitioning from being a student to becoming a working professional requires more than just a good education. At ANU, the process of helping you find great career opportunities begins long before you enter our doors. The academic leaders at ANU work with local employers to ensure that our programs align with careers of today and the future. We will assist you with creating goals and exploring career options. No matter where you are in your career, you will always have access to the full range of services. Here are a few of the many services we offer: Mock interviews


"On what island are ""The Hamptons"" located?"

The Hamptons - Long Island's Posh Getaway | LongIsland.com Home  »  Neighborhood Guide  » The Hamptons Built in 1800, the Windmill in the hamlet of Water Mill, Southampton, is listed on the National Register of Historic places. The Hamptons, located on  Long Island’s South Shore , have long been the summer playground of the rich and famous. The villages of East Hampton, Southampton, Westhampton Beach, East Quogue, Water Mill, Hampton Bays, Sagaponack, Amagansett, Sag Harbor and Wainscott, make up the Hamptons. Pure, white sand beaches open up to the meek waters of the Atlantic Ocean, where a string of dashing seaside homes, many owned by well-known celebrities, bring in flocks of visitors hoping to see their favorite stars. For ages, the Hamptons has been a favorite weekend getaway spot for locals and the rich & famous alike. You can easily take a bus from Nassau county or Western Suffolk county and escape to paradise for a long weekend. You can rent a summer home for a few days or even a week, and if you really want to get away, rent one for the whole summer. Looking for something to do this summer? The Hamptons is the place to spend those sunny days with your family and friends as it offers so many different great local activities - including beautiful beaches, elegant vineyard tours , delicious eateries, comforting country clubs, and happenings for kids. Experiencing the Hamptons in just one day, simply can’t be done. We've put together this helpful guide, so you can get the most out of your visit to the Hamptons, no matter what you are interested in doing. Beaches In The Hamptons The Hamptons is home to some of the world’s top-rated beaches,and has become a destination spot for many tourists, as well as the residents of Long Island. Long Island beaches are famous for their beauty.  Each beach offers a different number of activities, while all include getting some sun, they also have hot spots for surfing and snorkeling in the Hamptons. For more beaches, visit the  LongIsland.com Beach Guide . Coopers Beach   286 Meadow Lane, Southampton, NY 11968 This highly ranked beach is a hot spot for surfing and bodyboarding located in a quiet and calm atmosphere. Cupsogue Beach County Park   906 Dune Road, Westhampton, NY 11978 This barrier beach offers camping and RV access along the outer part of the beach. With the home of the finest saltwater bass on the Island, don’t miss your chance to sleep with the fishes. Flying Point Beach   Flying Point Road, Water Mill, NY 11976 Although, access to this beach is only granted if you have a seasonal permit, the cost for some fun in the sun is priceless. Foster Memorial Beach   1000 Long Beach Road, Sag Harbor, NY 11963 Commonly known as Long Beach, this thin strip of land allows for some relaxing, as you take in its scenic surroundings. Main Beach   104 Ocean Avenue, East Hampton, NY 11937 Ranked number one beach of 2013 in America by Forbes Magazine, as well as other numerous publications, this tranquil getaway is a popular spot for the rich and famous. Flaggy Hole Road, East Hampton, NY 11937 This hidden beach is perfect for snorkeling, as lifeguards watch over the shallow waters. Canal Road at Old North Highway, Hampton Bays, NY 11946 This small hot spot offers some fun in the sun for all ages.   Pikes Beach   765 Dune Road, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 Quiet and rarely overcrowded, Pikes Beach has become the go to place, when it’s neighboring beach, Cupsogue is full of beachgoers.   Ponquogue Beach   Dune Road, Hampton Bays, NY 11946 A popular spot for sport lovers, Ponquogue beach is a place to have a catch with your dad, or play a game of volleyball with your friends. Sagg Main Beach   Sagg Main Street, Sagaponack, NY 11962                                       It’s 1,500 feet of ocean shoreline allows for some fun in both the water and on the sand. Whether you spend a day at the beach or the vineyard, you're sure to have a wonderful time in the Hamptons. Wineries & Vineyards From boat cruises to live music, the Hamptons vineyards provides a unique wine tasting experience not too


What activity makes Aspen, Vail, and Breckenridge famous?

1 Steamboat Springs Colorado’s exploding population has turned the state’s front-range resorts into overcrowded parking lots on the weekends. That’s not the case at Steamboat Springs , where the three-hour drive to Denver thins the herds. What you will find is arguably the best snow in the state—the dry, light “champagne powder,” as the locals have named it. You will also find a quaint downtown where the fur coats and haute culture of Aspen and Vail are overshadowed by cowboy boots and ten-gallon hats. And after a day of shredding knee-deep powder, you have multiple options for relaxation. Steamboat boasts two hot springs, the Strawberry Park Natural Springs and Old Town Hot Springs. Oh yeah: The latter one features waterslides. 3 hours from Denver 2 Telluride It’s difficult to focus on the ski slope at Telluride due to the jaw-dropping views in every direction. Telluride sits in a box canyon, surrounded on all sides by the soaring, steep peaks of Colorado’s San Juan range. Telluride was once the state’s best-kept secret, due to the six-hour drive from Denver. The mountain is now known internationally, but crowds are still small, even on weekends. Telluride serves up great après ski, thanks to the aptly named Mountain Village town, which sits amidst the chairlifts, midway up the mountain. Regular flights to Denver 3 Vail Vail is ubiquitous on global “Best Ski Resorts” lists, and it’s easy to see what. The powder always falls, even in drought years, thanks to the mountain’s cloud seeding program. The après opportunities are unrivaled. The back bowls go on forever. While it’s no longer the country’s biggest resort, Vail created the model for mega resorts that cater to skiers of all abilities. The resort’s front side is where you’ll find miles of zoomers and groomers, while the backside is where the experts go to play. You pay for your fun at Vail, which boasts one of the most expensive lift tickets in the U.S. ($151 for adults). And with so many opportunities for good food, drink and entertainment, you’re bound to leave Vail with an empty wallet. It’s worth every penny. 2 hours from Denver 4 Breckenridge “Breck” is of the most popular ski resorts in Colorado due to its proximity to Denver, all-abilities terrain and amazing snow. This combination means that Breckenridge is often congested and competitive on the weekends. If you can skip away during the week, however, you will find a charming, laid-back vibe and lots of snow. The real draw of Breck, however, is the town, which features the most varied nightlife of the Colorado ski towns. The bars range from upscale to dive, and the cuisine runs a similar gamut. It’s a safe bet that there’s a party going on almost every night of the week. 1.5 hours from Denver 5 Aspen Snowmass Colorado’s most famous ski destination is actually comprised of four different ski resorts within a 10-mile radius: Aspen Mountain (aka Ajax), Aspen Highlands, Snowmass and Buttermilk Mountain. All are covered on the same ticket and linked via bus. The enormous skiable area provides more than enough terrain for all abilities. The regular powder dumps keep everyone happy, including the multiple celebrities you will see at the mountain lodge. But beware: if you travel on a shoestring budget, you will have a tough time enjoying Aspen Snowmass . The town’s nightlife, posh hotels and truly world-class restaurants are the real draw, but you pay for it. If Vail sends you home with an empty wallet, then Aspen leaves you with ample credit card debt. 4 hours from Denver 6 Winter Park Just a short drive from Denver, Winter Park has provided world-class snowfall and challenging terrain to weekend warriors since the ’40s. The state’s population boom means Winter Park is a zoo on Saturdays, but the huge snow dumps are often worth the traffic jams and lift lines. Looking for a leg burn? Winter Park’s Mary Jane Mountain is revered internationally for its mogul runs, which dish out equal parts punishment and joy to those who love bumps. You’ll find zero pretentiousness in the town of Winter Park, which boasts plenty of


What historical highway connected Chicago to Santa Monica?

US Highway 66 or Route 66, the Mother Road of the USA, Will Rogers Highway   US Highway 66 or Route 66 was and is the most famous road in the United States highway system, and quite possibly the most famous and storied highway in the world. Route 66 is hard to beat as a travel theme for your next vacation. Route 66 is also referred to as "The Mother Road", the "Main Street of America" and the "Will Rodgers Highway". Route 66 crosses 8 states and 3  time zones, begins in Chicago and ends in L.A. (Santa Monica). In 1926  only 800 miles of Route 66 were paved. Only in 1937 Route 66 got paved  end-to-end. Route 66 was also the title of a TV series playing from 1960  till 1964. In 1985 Route 66 was officially decommissioned, but for  daily use it was replaced far earlier by the Interstates. Recently the building of I-40 has changed Route 66 into America's Ghost Highway due to many stretches being by-passed. You can only drive parts of Route 66 these days as it has been replaced by Interstate highways 55,44,40,15 and 10. The  Route 66 designation was officially dropped in 1985. Route 66 crosses 8  states and 3 time zones. In 1926 only 800 miles of Route 66 were  paved. Only in 1937 did Route 66 become paved end-to-end. US  Route 66 originally ran from Chicago, Illinois through Missouri,  Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California before  ending at the beach at Santa Monica for a total distance of 2448 miles.  In  the early 1900's the route was known as the National Old Trails Road.  In 1926 it became U.S. Highway 66, and within a decade was paved all the  way from L.A. to Chicago. The route was not straight, but intentionally linked  many small towns in the Midwest, Plains and Southwest. With its  essentially flat course and favorable weather, the highway became  popular as a truck route, thus contributing to the growth of that  industry. After  the end of the Second World War, US 66 became the road of choice for  returning GIs, and later, their families during vacation season. This  sharp rise in tourism in turn gave rise to a burgeoning trade in all  manner of roadside attractions from teepee-shaped motels to frozen  custard stands; Indian curio shops to reptile farms. Route 66 was also the title of a TV series playing from 1960 till 1964. No other highway in the U.S. is as fabled as Route 66, immortalized in song, literature, and even a T.V. series. Heavy travel by dustbowl emigrants led John Steinbeck to label it as the Mother Road.


What National Park borders the city of Gatlinburg, Tennessee?

Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Contact Us A Wondrous Diversity of Life Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park.


What is Georgia's largest city on the Atlantic coast?

Visit Coastal Georgia - Georgia Coast Travel Association (GCTA) Visit Coastal Georgia Welcome to Georgia’s Coast! Georgia Coast Travel Association(GCTA) Your browser does not support the video tag. Our state’s best-kept secret deserves to be told, and you deserve to discover the treasures of our breezy, sandy shores, our citrine marshes, and our cities and towns that exude art, music and history. Stretching for approximately 100 miles, Georgia’s Coast encompasses America’s most beautiful city, Savannah, to the north, the wild horses of Cumberland Island to the south, and unimaginable attractions in between. Start your explorations on this site, then drive in, fly in or roll in to begin    discovering our beaches, historic forts    and majestic, moss-draped live oaks for real. GET STARTED - CHOOSE A CATEGORY