The Great Lakes helped make the U.S. an economic powerhouse. Now climate change, pollution, and invasive species threaten their complex ecosystems.
Pay camping near La Cygne, Kansas, on the western shore of La Cygne Reservoir. $9/day and up, with amenities. Logan City Lake Logan City Lake provides free tent camping near Logan, Kansas, with restrooms and covered picnic areas. Lone Star Lake Park Primitive camping near Lawrence, Kans...
there areestimated to be about 125,000 lakesthat measure over 20 acres in size, two from Michigan made the list of the most beautiful in America. Let's face it these two super cool lakes totally rock...Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. ...
Tornadoes still mostly hit states like Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. However, since 1979, the number of tornadoes in the Great Plains has decreased. At the same time, states east of the Mississippi River, except Florida,have seen an uptick in tornado activity. If this trend continues, highly ...
He noted he has mapped some 50,000 miles of pipelines in the western Gulf of Mexico and "they're never where they're supposed to be." Additionally, high-resolution maps would identify underwater outcroppings and ledges where fish tend to congregate, enabling scientists to get better fi...
On the east side, it’s the Mississippi River that separates the states ofIllinois,Kentucky, andTennessee. Then, on the northwest side of Missouri, the Missouri River separates the states ofKansasandNebraska. In general, rivers in Missouri flow into the Gulf of Mexico. ...
is desert. Death Valley is on the western edge of this region. This valley, 200 kilometers long and 86 kilometers below the sea level, is the lowest point and hottest place in the US. There are few big cities in this part.The land near the Rocky Mountains is good for grazing cattle...
In Kansas, Fort Larned commemorates the Santa Fe Trail between Sante Fe, New Mexico, and Independence, Missouri. The fort protected travelers during the 1800s, a time of intense conflict with Native Americans in the area. By the mid-1800s, the fort became a popular trading post. ...
MARKOV CHAIN MONTE CARLO ESTIMATION OF SPECIES DISTRIBUTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF THE SWIFT FOX IN WESTERN KANSAS Accurate maps of species distributions are essential tools for wildlife research and conservation. Unfortunately, biologists often are forced to rely on ma... GA Sargeant,MA Sovada,CC Sliv...
Once a trading post for pioneers heading to the Western United States, today Kansas City is a burgeoning metropolis with activities and attractions for visitors of all ages and interests. Read more Houston Houston hums with an energy and independent spirit all its own. A leading cultural and ...