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(Encyclopedia) mountain men, fur trappers and traders in the Rocky Mts. during the 1820s and 30s. Their activities opened that region of the United States to general knowledge. Since the days of…U.S. National Parks
Visit an American treasure by Elissa Haney The National Park Service maintains hundreds of outdoor parks... . . . as well as historic areas in places as far-flung as Hawaii–where tourists can…The Top Ten: Most Athletic/Active Cities
December 10 - 17 Most Athletic/Active Cities, 2007 Rank City Score 1. Denver 4.70 2. San Diego 4.59 3. Portland, Oregon 4.54 4. Austin 4.51 Seattle 4.51 5. San Francisco 4.38 6.…Slideshows
From buildings to animals Related Links Animal Groups Animal Names: Male, Female, and Young Animal Group Terminology…Tabulated Data on City Governments
Mayor Citymanager'ssalary1,2Council or CommissionCity Term,years Salary1Name Members Term,years Salary1,3Albuquerque, N.M. 4 $90,314$115,003Council 9 4 $9,027Atlanta, Ga.4 141,490 — Council…U.S. Cities with Population over 100,000
Cite ZIP codes provided below indicate the primary ZIP code for each city. Consult a ZIP code directory to find the appropriate ZIP code for a particular address, or try the U.S. Postal Service's…Firsts in U.S. Cities
Here is information about famous firsts in U.S. cities - including the first aquarium, computer, daily newspaper, hospital, lighthouse, and more. All entries include…U.S. Cities and Metro Areas: Census 2000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Overall, cities expanded rapidly during the 1990s, growing nearly twice as fast as in the 1980s. Western and southern cities grew the fastest, while…Metropolitan Areas with Population of 5,000,000 or More
The following metropolitan areas of the United States have a population of more than 5,000,000 in 1990 and 2000. Metropolitan area Population Percent…Safest and Most Dangerous U.S. Cities, 2007
The following table ranks the safest and most dangerous cities in the United States as of 2007. The cities all have populations of more than 75,000. The rankings are based on a city's rate…