A photographer snapped a pic of an incredibly rare blue rock-thrush bird in Oregon. These little guys, native to Europe and Asia, have never been recorded in North America. The birding community is chirping, with experts collaborating to verify it all. How’d the bird get here? Theories range from strong winds to hitching a ride on a ship. Isn’t that amazing?!
Where it’s always 70 and sunny
Muggy summers and soggy springs have you dreaming of a perfect year of weather? Climate scientist and map maker Brian Brettschneider plotted out a year-long road trip across North America, where you’ll always be basking in 70-degree weather.
Not too hot, not too cold
I must admit, a year full of 70-degree days sounds lovely. The catch, of course, is all that time you’ll spend driving. There are a few routes to choose from. Two of them clock in under 8,000 miles, and one adds an East Coast trek for a total of 8,466 miles.
The coastal route starts in Florida, goes up to the Pacific Northwest and winds back down the Intermountain West. The trip ends in San Diego. Depending on the month, you’re looking at 81 to 2,388 miles on the road.
The interior route goes from south Texas toward the Canadian border. It heads east, then through the northern Rockies, south through the western Great Plains and finally through the Desert Southwest. The most you’ll drive in a month with this route is 1,255 miles.
Sounds fun, eh?
Want to drive through Canada, too? There’s a plan for that 13,909-mile journey as well.
If you want to take a closer look at the routes, you can do so here at Brian B’s climate blog.
Here are all the cars that now qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit
Almost every major car manufacturer now offers electric vehicles or at least hybrid alternatives. If you’re feeling the pressure to get an EV, there’s no rush! Here’s why it’s a good idea to wait.
The IRS’ new guidelines again cut back on the number of electric vehicles that qualify for a $7,500 tax credit. The number of qualifying models is shrinking yearly, and the list is shorter than ever. Here’s what you need to know.
How many Tyrannosaurus rex (you know … big mouth, big teeth, tiny arms) dinosaurs existed in North America before their extinction? Was it … A.) 2,500, B.) 250,000, C.) 2.5 million or D.) 2.5 billion?
No time for an overseas trip? Take one of these virtual tours instead
As many are beginning to rediscover the excitement of the world around them again, there are many opportunities to travel. The pandemic put a damper on vacations and business trips for over a year, leaving many people stuck at home. Tap or click here to track the COVID Delta variant in the U.S.