According to the popular hotel search engine, Myrtle Beach is 2015’s most popular beach destination among U.S. travelers, beating out Virginia Beach, Ocean City, Miami, Key West, Honolulu, Atlantic City, and everywhere else. Is Myrtle Beach or Virginia Beach Better? Myrtle Beach has a slightly better beach, Virginia Beach has slightly more to do. The […]
Why is NAS Pensacola closed?
Since the 2019 terrorist attack at NAS Pensacola, access to the base has been limited to holders of Department of Defense ID cards and their guests. For seven months in 2020, the museum also was closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. What happened at NAS Pensacola? Nearly two years after a terrorist took the lives […]
What was the first town in San Diego?
Old Town San Diego. Old Town San Diego is considered the “birthplace” of California. San Diego is the site of the first permanent Spanish settlement in California. It was here in 1769, that Father Junipero Serra came to establish the very first mission in a chain of 21 missions that were to be the cornerstone […]
Why is Philadelphia so polluted?
A recent report by the American Lung Association ranked the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden metro area among the top 25 most polluted in the United States in terms of two of the most common, and dangerous, ambient air pollutants measured nationally.Both pollutants are the result of burning carbon-based fossil fuels. Why does Philadelphia have such bad air quality? […]
What made Denver so big?
Between 1870 and 1880, Denver’s population soared by almost 650 percent. Between 1880 and 1890, it more than doubled. The reason is convenience. Denver had railroad access, and it was conveniently close to significant mining developments, such as Leadville. Why did Denver grow so big? Until World War II Denver’s economy was dependent mainly on […]
Is it too cold to swim in Maui?
Maui—A Winter Wonderland While Florida’s ocean temperatures drop as much as 25 degrees from August to January, Maui stays within 5 degrees of its highs year-round! That means that during the holidays, Maui visitors swim in ocean waters that average a comfortable 75 degrees. Is it too cold to swim in Maui in February? Hawaii’s […]
Is there anything at the bottom of the Grand Canyon?
There at the base of the canyon sits Phantom Ranch.Located on mostly flat land, enclosed by the walls of the canyon, the Bright Angel Creek runs along Phantom Ranch and the creeks delta in the Colorado River. Does anything live at the bottom of the Grand Canyon? The Havasupai Tribe is one of 11 Native […]
Is Las Vegas bad?
The city of Las Vegas is predominantly safe, but several areas have high crime rates and should be avoided. Las Vegas is the United States’ 27th most populated city, and the FBI reported Las Vegas with the highest property crime rate in the nation at 2,838.3 per 100,000 people. Is Las Vegas a terrible place […]
What are Boston summers like?
Summer Weather in Boston Summer – June, July, August – in Boston can be gloriously warm and sunny, hot and miserably humid, or, especially during the first part of June, chilly and rainy. Most summers contain a mixture of all of these conditions – plus dramatic thunderstorms. Is Boston nice in the summer? Boston in […]
Is Nashville the fastest growing city?
The fastest growing city in Tennessee is the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin metro area. Its population grew by 19.1% from 2010 to 2020 to 1,961,232 residents. During that same time, the population of Tennessee grew by 8.5%, and the U.S. population increased by 6.7%. Why is Nashville growing so rapidly? Typically, cities grow because of new job opportunities, […]
What makes Tampa Bay unique?
The Tampa Bay region is most well known for its’ beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, world class theme parks, 3 major pro sports teams, and hot, humid weather which includes plenty of intense thunderstorms (daily storms are common during the summer season!). What makes Florida’s Tampa Bay a unique aquatic environment? The relatively shallow water and […]
How long does it take to drive Baja California?
How long does it take to drive the entire Baja Peninsula? The entire stretch is 775 miles each way not accounting for the side-trips to see what the peninsula has to offer. I suggest spending at least one week each way — even that is pushing it. Can I drive my car to Baja California? […]
What is so special about Cape Cod?
Perhaps it’s the irresistible combination of its unique natural beauty – miles of beautiful, white-sand beaches and dunes and lush, fascinating marshes teeming with wildlife – its charming history dating back to the 17th century, and its abundance of family-oriented activities, and beautiful Cape Cod vacation rentals. What is Cape Cod best known for? Cape […]
What products were made in Georgia colony?
From its colonial beginnings Georgia was established to produce wine, rice, silk, and indigo for England. Today, Georgia is a center for both agricultural and industrial international trading, and is well known for its production of the goods and services that people want. What goods were produced in Georgia? Georgia is perennially the number one […]
Who lives in Mississippi?
18 Famous People Who Are Proud To Call Mississippi Home Sela Ward. Wikimedia Commons /Greg Hernandez. B.B. King. Flickr/Eyellgeteven. Tammy Wynette. Texas Music Journal. Jerry Rice. The Urban Gent. Elvis Presley. Josito Montez. Jim Henson. Samurai Frog, Blogger. Charles and Medgar Evers. Famous Birthdays. Oprah Winfrey. Dypia. Does anyone famous live in Mississippi? Elvis Presley, […]