The Alaska Highway By the Numbers
The Alaska Highway is an incredible road – here are some numbers to give you an idea about just how incredible it is: Current Length:...
Are There Alligators in the Florida Keys?
Are there alligators in the Florida Keys? The short answer is: yes, but not many. A study in the 1980s found approximately 130 alligators...
Three Ghost Towns of Rocky Mountain National Park
Most people visit Rocky Mountain National Park to see its beautiful scenery. But the park also has plenty of history—including three...
4 Bridges to Look For in the Florida Keys
If you drive the Overseas Highway from Key Largo to Key West, you cross 42 bridges along the way. Over the course of the road’s 113...
How Do the Florida Keys and Key West Get Their Water?
Maybe nothing is more associated with the Florida Keys than water – it surrounds the island chain and is inescapable if you are on any of...
The Yukon River Quest
Yesterday – June 27 – marked the beginning of the Yukon River Quest. This annual canoe and kayak race is the longest canoe/kayak race in...
Killer Yellowstone Hot Springs
Yellowstone National Park’s hot springs are among its most dangerous natural features. Because of this, the park has many signs warning...
3 Peaceful Places on Key West
Key West is a small island. It can sometimes seem difficult to get away from the crowds, but there are a lot of places on the island to...
The Most Dangerous Animal on the Alaska Highway
There are many animals along the Alaska Highway that can cause you serious injury or even kill you. Grizzly bears can be deadly, and the...
Deadly Plants and Animals in the Florida Keys
This week, the Florida Keys were in the news for a great white shark patrolling the waters off of the islands. However, these rare...
