Plains Cottonwood Facts The plains cottonwood is a large, fast-growing, short-lived tree of the Great Plains and eastern border of the Rocky Mountains. Do cottonwood trees grow in Wyoming? The Plains Cottonwood is a triangular shaped broad-leafed (Populus sargentii a.k.a. P. deltoid) cottonwood is the Wyoming State Tree. The ‘Highland’ cottonwood is a much smaller […]
What is Nevada’s state gemstone?
The opal is the Silver State’s official “precious” gemstone, a notch above the state’s “semiprecious” gemstone, the Nevada turquoise. What is Nevada’s state semi precious gemstone? Nevada TurquoiseNevada State Semi-Precious Gemstone | Nevada Turquoise. What rocks are found in Nevada? Nevada has a vast assortment of rocks and minerals. Igneous rocks include those from gabbro, […]
When did Texas leave the Confederacy?
Texas had been part of the United States just 15 years when secessionists prevailed in a statewide election. Texas formally seceded on March 2, 1861 to become the seventh state in the new Confederacy. When did Texas rejoin the Union? Texas fully rejoined the Union on March 30, 1870, when President Grant signed the act […]
Can I own a Fennec Fox in North Dakota?
To put it simply: yes, foxes are legal in North Dakota. Note:A Permit to Possess, Propagate, or Domesticate from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department is required for some Category 2 species. What pets are illegal in North Dakota? Non-Traditional Livestock (Includes exotic/non-domestic animals) Wild species of the family suidae (any swine not considered […]
Is Central Missouri a good school?
UCM is consistently ranked as a top university by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, and 95% of UCM graduates launch their career or continue their education within six months of graduation. At UCM, students can spend less without sacrificing quality. What is special about University of Central Missouri? The University of […]
Is Harrison Ave Boston Safe?
Re: Is Harrison Ave area safe? It’s not unsafe in that manner and as you said, a lot has been built in the area since 2012. But I would not recommend it for a visitor. It is not near any of the tourist areas and has relatively little in terms of public transportation. Where is […]
Are old fashioned a Wisconsin thing?
What’s a Wisconsin Old Fashioned? The Wisconsin Old Fashioned is the state’s variation on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail, with brandy and lemon lime soda. The typical Old Fashioned recipe uses bourbon mixed with a muddled sugar cube and bitters. Why is an Old Fashioned different in Wisconsin? The main difference in a Wisconsin Old […]
Which geographic area was added to the US by the Louisiana Purchase?
Napoleon offered us all of the Louisiana Territory for $15 million. This included New Orleans and all of the land west of the Mississippi River in the Great Plains up to the Rocky Mountains and as far north near the current border with Canada. What geographic significance did the Louisiana Purchase have on the United […]
How much do I need to retire in New Hampshire?
Retiring in New Hampshire will cost you nearly $43,000 a year, 22nd-highest in the nation but less than in neighboring Maine (nearly $45,000), Massachusetts ($46,000) and Vermont (nearly $50,000). Here’s the breakdown for the Granite State. The costliest state to retire comfortably in was Alaska. How much money do you need to retire in New […]
Are there skunks in Arizona?
Four species of skunks can be found in Arizona: striped, hooded, hog-nosed, and spotted. Each of the four species can be found in your state parks although the striped variety is the most common. Are skunks common in Arizona? The most common of the species by far is the cat-sized striped skunk that occurs throughout […]
When was Cape Cod opened?
As the waters trickled through, Belmont and Parsons shook hands; the long awaited completion of the Cape Cod Canal was now in sight. This dam, named Foley’s Dike, was removed on July 4, 1914. On July 29, 1914, the Cape Cod Canal ceremoniously opened as a privately operated toll waterway. When did Cape Cod become […]
What is so great about Missouri?
Missouri is a great place to live and has something for everyone. Cities, rural areas, culture, nature, sports, great food and so much more. Obviously, EVERYONE couldn’t live here and still maintain the balance of calm, chaos, and adventure.Here are some of the reasons living in the Show Me State is awesome. What is so […]
Does Bend Oregon have a commercial airport?
The Roberts Field Airport is the main commercial Bend, OR airport. It is located in Redmond, just 16 miles northeast of Bend. What airline flies out of North Bend Oregon? North Bend/Coos Bay is served by United Express (SkyWest) which flies nonstop to San Francisco International Airport (since about July 2008); before the SFO flights, […]
What fish are in season on Long Island?
Inshore Species Striped Bass : May – November. Fluke : May – September. Black Sea Bass : May – December. Blackfish : October – December. Porgy : May – December. Bluefish: May – November. Weakfish : May – August. Cod : November – January, July – September. What fish is in season in New York? […]
What was invented in Dayton Ohio?
From the end of the 19th century through the 20th century, the city’s influential inventions included the airplane, the cash register, the self-starting ignition for automobiles, and the pop top beverage can. The long list of inventions also includes the electric wheelchair, the stepladder and the parking meter. What inventions came out of Ohio? You […]