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(Encyclopedia) mountain men, fur trappers and traders in the Rocky Mts. during the 1820s and 30s. Their activities opened that region of the United States to general knowledge. Since the days of…U.S. National Parks
Visit an American treasure by Elissa Haney The National Park Service maintains hundreds of outdoor parks... . . . as well as historic areas in places as far-flung as Hawaii–where tourists can…All About Boston
Boston is one of the earliest colonial cities in the present-day United States, and despite its relatively small size it has had a significant impact on the course of U.S. history. From its role in…All About Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, is known as the Windy City. The name may come from the breezes off Lake Michigan or the braggadocious population, no one knows for sure. But its rapid growth from a humble…Slideshows
From buildings to animals Related Links Animal Groups Animal Names: Male, Female, and Young Animal Group Terminology…New Orleans, the New Atlantis?
And other recent science discoveries by Otto Johnson More Discoveries IntroductionIce Age Haute CoutureAntisocial Brain Tissue DeficitFirst Cloned PigletsSnakes with Legs?Our…The Top Ten: Most Athletic/Active Cities
December 10 - 17 Most Athletic/Active Cities, 2007 Rank City Score 1. Denver 4.70 2. San Diego 4.59 3. Portland, Oregon 4.54 4. Austin 4.51 Seattle 4.51 5. San Francisco 4.38 6.…U.S. Cities with Population over 100,000
Cite ZIP codes provided below indicate the primary ZIP code for each city. Consult a ZIP code directory to find the appropriate ZIP code for a particular address, or try the U.S. Postal Service's…Firsts in U.S. Cities
Here is information about famous firsts in U.S. cities - including the first aquarium, computer, daily newspaper, hospital, lighthouse, and more. All entries include…U.S. Cities and Metro Areas: Census 2000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Overall, cities expanded rapidly during the 1990s, growing nearly twice as fast as in the 1980s. Western and southern cities grew the fastest, while…Trending
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