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82Natural Attractions in and around Las Vegas
Great natural attractions like Grand Canyon, Lake Mead and Red Rock Canyon are found within driving distance from Las Vegas making it a perfect place for nature lovers and geologists. Las Vegas has all the...
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88Top 5 American Rivers To Visit
There are hundreds of rivers and their tributaries across the United States. From the longest river in the USA Missouri River (2,500 miles) to the fastest Piscataqua River to the widest Mississippi River – the country is sliced by wide water...
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73What's Special About These United States -- One Through Ten?
What are some special facts that make the states of the United States each a unique part of the whole of America? For instance, where was the nation's first sawmill put into service?
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72Las Vegas To The Grand Canyon
So you are thinking about travelling from Las Vegas To The Grand Canyon? I offer free and helpful advice to ensure you get the best out of your trip.
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91Famous Dams
A dam is said to be a barrier that confines water. Dams generally are used to retain water, while other structures such as dikes are used to manage or prevent water flow into a region. Dams are combined with Hydropower and pumped-storage to...
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89The Coming Water Crisis in America
We’re on the edge of a water crisis in the United States. Ongoing development in the American Southwest has created an ever-rising demand for a resource that has always been in short supply in the region. Sooner or later, we’re going to have to face the inevitable conclusion that this can’t go on. There are several indicators that we are headed for disaster. Here are a few.
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80Top 10 Architectural Wonders of the World - Part I
We know about natural wonders of the world like the Grand Canyon, Mount Everest, Niagara Falls and so on...But why not we think about the Man - Made Wonders. Lets talk about the absolute must-see buildings. The ones that will make your jaw drop and...
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74Seven Wonders Of Arizona (and a few extra)
The Arizona Republic newspaper (out of Phoenix) published a list of seven 'must-see' wonders of the state, as voted by its readership. Actually, it lists 20 man-made wonders, with a focus on the top seven. ...
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86Renewable energy technology: a guide to the 5 most common sources of sustainable & alternative power
This article looks at 5 important sources of renewable energy, how they work, how they are used, and both commercial and domestic ways of harnessing natural renewable energy. Wind, solar, tide and wave, hydroelectric, and geothermal energy will all be important in our future.
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84Taking The Dam Tour At Hoover Dam And The Best Little Dam Town ~ Boulder City
When visiting Hoover Dam the best way to truly understand the story of the Dam is to take the Dam Tour, a tour of the inside, through the tunnels and inner workings of the dam. After visiting Hoover Dam, a visit to historic Boulder City provides a glimpse into the lives of the workers that built Hoover Dam and their families. Boulder City was built to house these workers and is a quaint beautiful and historic little town.
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