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Pondering 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 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…
Read MoreLoving the Library of Congress
Loving the Library of Congress Located on every Discovery Map within a little red frame is the following: “This map is catalogued in the Library of Congress, Harvard Map Collection & American Geographical Society Library for Historical Reference.” Have you ever noticed that? If so, have you ever thought about what that means? Well, Map…
Read MoreLocal’s Corner: Narragansett Best Kept Secrets
Most Discovery Map franchise owners live and work in their map territories. The ones that do not spend significant time in those territories (think vacation home, seasonal visits). As a result, they’re experts in all things local. We asked Amy Newman from Discovery Map of Narragansett about some of her favorite local spots. Read on…
Read MoreLibrary of Congress National Book Festival- A Great Way to Kick Off this Fall
Library of Congress National Book Festival- A Great Way to Kick Off this Fall Here at Discovery Map International, we love the Library of Congress. Why wouldn’t we? It is one of the world’s greatest repositories of books and maps, including our entire collection of Discovery Maps. Yep, that’s right! I think I even heard…
Read MoreHitting Our Parks and Other Outdoor Playlands
Hitting Our Parks and Other Outdoor Playlands What a summer it has been! Back in the spring when the shutdown first began many people in the hospitality business were panicked about the prospects of a slim summer season. And now, look at how it has panned out. Our mountain and beach towns are booming, our…
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