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A Tale of Two Wonders – Gatlinburg, Tennessee vs. Grand Canyon, Arizona
Prepare to journey through two fabulous destinations: Gatlinburg, Tennessee, found in the heart of the beautiful Smoky Mountains, and Grand Canyon, Arizona, home to one of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. While they’re miles apart, these destinations share a common theme of beauty and adventure. Whether you’re chasing waterfalls or walking on air, Gatlinburg…
Read MoreFall Fun Beyond Foliage: Unique Harvest Festivals & Quirky Traditions
Fellow geography fans…you may know that Discovery Map® is located in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains. And what better place on earth to be is there than right here during fall foliage, amid all this glorious and golden (and red, and orange, and purple) splendor? Well…because Discovery Map has an intimate knowledge of 130…
Read MoreProvidence Annual Events
Providence, Rhode Island, is a city known for its rich history, diverse cultural offerings, and lively events scene. Throughout the year, the city plays host to a wide variety of seasonal events that draw crowds from near and far. From festive holiday celebrations to outdoor concerts and art festivals, there’s always something happening in Providence.…
Read MorePondering Celestial Maps and Astronomical Charts
Pondering Celestial Maps and Astronomical Charts With all that has been happening in the world these past months, we could do as the ancients did and look to the night skies for answers. Many cultures, in fact, continue traditions, founded in millennia, of turning to the heavens for guidance. “Early studies of the sky provided…
Read MoreOutdoor Activities in Camden, Rockland and Rockport
The unpredictability of the coast of Maine resulted in the construction of a flotilla of lighthouses, some of which are considered among the most historically significant in America. Consult both sides of the Camden-Rockland Discovery Map and start charting your tour. Wear good walking shoes to maximize your visiting. From the water, you can take…
Read MoreOld School Cool: Ski Maps
With Jack Frost peeping around the corner, I have one thing on the brain; mountains. Though I don’t consider myself an athlete, I do have an affinity for, you guessed it, ski maps. And, oh, how far they’ve come…as mountains have grown over time, so have the maps. Ski maps today have come a long…
Read MoreMaking It Out to Montauk and Amagansett
There’s something exciting about making it out to Montauk, the most eastern part of Long Island. It’s even more thrilling to make the Montauk Point Lighthouse your end goal. It’s the oldest lighthouse in New York and from here you can marvel at the 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean and Block Island. (To best…
Read MoreMaking It Out to Montauk and Amagansett
There’s something exciting about making it out to Montauk, the most eastern part of Long Island. It’s even more thrilling to make the Montauk Point Lighthouse your end goal. It’s the oldest lighthouse in New York and from here you can marvel at the 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean and Block Island. (To best…
Read MoreMap Out Your Summer
Map Out Your Summer The AAA estimates a whopping 79% of families are taking to the road this summer to explore the nooks and crannies, and vast landscape, of America. If you’re one of the 40 million map-users out there, we’ve got you covered! Back in the old days, or what I call BA (Before…
Read MoreMapping Contagion
Mapping Contagion Have you noticed how maps have taken on new significance during COVID-19? Just think of how many times you’ve consulted a map to see which continents, countries, states and cities are affected by this novel coronavirus? Maybe you’ve even looked at a map of your county to check its numbers. You can easily…
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