The Colorado River created the Grand Canyon. Geological evidence suggests that the river established its course more than five million years ago. As a formation the canyon itself predates the arrival of the river by nearly 65 million years. So why is Map Monday celebrating the 100th anniversary of something… Read more“Map Monday, 100th Anniversary of the Grand Canyon”
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Map Monday, Most popular attractions in each US State
With my own summer vacation rapidly approaching (we always go to the Adirondacks), I thought it would be interesting to see what the most popular attractions were in each state. Putting together data from the National Parks service and local tourist groups, Time magazine’s Laura Stampler created a map that… Read more“Map Monday, Most popular attractions in each US State”