If you’re like me and live in the Midwest or a state that borders our neighbors to the north, chances are last summer you were… ( Read More )
What is Alaska Known For?
Alaska is on everyone’s bucket list for various reasons. Located at the northwesternmost part of North America, “The Last Frontier” offers towering snow-covered mountains, active… ( Read More )
Has a Hurricane Ever Hit New York?
In the warm ocean waters that lie beyond the country’s coasts, storms brew—literally. Warm waters and a slew of other environmental conditions, such as moist… ( Read More )
What is the Hippie Movement?
Photo credit: WALLY MCNAMEE_CORBIS_GETTY IMAGES Born in the early 70’s to hippie parents, I have learned a thing or two about hippies and the hippie… ( Read More )
Does Alaska Have Wildfires?
Wildfires are a natural part of ecosystems. In the cycle of life, wildfires are harbingers of destruction but also ushers of new growth. In the… ( Read More )
Is Georgia Prone to Drought?
Drought is a situation which arises from a lack of precipitation or what’s technically known as precipitation deficit. This happens when the amount of rain,… ( Read More )
Are There Floods in the Desert?
Deserts are dry, arid places that we typically associate with lack of water instead of its presence. So, the question “are there floods in the… ( Read More )
Can You Finish A Basement that Floods?
First things first, hire a pro to completely restore the area before you store valuables or turn it into a gathering and entertainment space. Living… ( Read More )
What Happens to the Potatoes If There is a Flood?
Potatoes are “America’s favorite vegetable” for more than five years in a row now, with the average American consuming about 113 pounds (about 51 kilos)… ( Read More )
Where Did Katrina Hit the Hardest?
In August of 2005, the largest and most destructive hurricane surged through many states along the Gulf Coast, with New Orleans in Louisiana getting slammed… ( Read More )