Panama was part of the Spanish Empire for over 300 years (1513–1821) and its fate changed with its geopolitical importance to the Spanish crown. In the 16th and 17th centuries, at the height of the Empire, no other region would prove of more strategic and economic importance. Why did Panama get Imperialized? Panama had been […]

How far is the giant redwood trees from San Francisco? The distance from San Francisco to the redwood forest and natural wonders of Yosemite is about 170 miles each way. That is about 8-10 hours driving round trip. What major city is closest to redwood forest? Klamath is the closest town to the heart of […]

Street parking is widely available off of Crestline Drive and there is a small parking lot located near the Christmas Tree Viewing Area. Muni line 37 stops along Crestline Drive and Muni line 48 stops along Portola. Is Twin Peaks parking free? Twin Peaks is very easy to get to if you have a car. […]

What race make up Puerto Rico? According to the National Geographic Genographic Project, “the average Puerto Rican individual carries 12% Native American, 65% West Eurasian (Mediterranean, Northern European and/or Middle Eastern) and 20% Sub-Saharan African DNA.” What three races make Puerto Rican? Most Puerto Ricans Check ‘White’ On The Census. But Why? : Code Switch […]

Climate in Texas The Gulf Coast has a typically maritime climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The central and northern areas are more continental, with hot summers and cold winters. What is the climate in the Coastal Plains of Texas? The climate of the Coastal Plain is mild, with hot summers and cool […]

The first land grant was in 1725, and the town was incorporated as Rumford in 1733. The name was changed to Concord in 1765 upon resolution of a bitter boundary dispute between Rumford and Bow. Its central location was the logical choice for state capital, and Concord was so named in 1808. When did Concord […]

In the east of the state lies the Sierra Nevada, which runs north-south for 400 miles (640 km). The highest peak in the contiguous United States, Mount Whitney at 14,505 feet (4.42 km), lies within the Sierra Nevada. The topography of the Sierra is shaped by uplift and glacial action. What parts of California have […]

The Kolb Studio is a historic structure situated on the edge of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in Grand Canyon Village within Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. It was operated from 1904 until 1976 as the photographic studio of brothers Ellsworth and Emery Kolb. When did the Kolb brothers open their Arizona […]

1959: Alaska and Hawaii admitted, respectively, as the 49th and 50th states of the Union. Did Hawaii become the 50th state? Here is a small sampling of the many congressional records that highlight Hawaii’s long path to statehood. On August 21, 1959 Hawaii became the 50th state. What is the 48th and 49th state? For […]

The ancient Maya ballgame called pitz was part of Maya political, religious, and social life. Played with a rubber ball ranging in size from that of a softball to a soccer ball, players would attempt to bounce the ball without using their hands through stone hoops attached to the sides of the ball court. What […]