Residents of the Phoenix, Arizona metro area get their first rides on the long awaited light rail public transportation system today. As part of the opening celebration, all rides are fare-free through the rest of 2008.
Construction on the 20 mile system began in March of 2005. Stops along the 50 minute route include areas of [...]
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Here is a wonderful post by Richard at exploring our world.
How was the Grand Canyon created? « exploring our world
The Grand Canyon is a spectacular wonder of the West.
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The United States has again found favor with using horses to patrol the border with Mexico. Horses have been an integral part of the Border Patrol since 1924 when the agency first began. However, with large amounts of activity occurring in mountainous terrain in recent years, horses have become even more relied upon by agents.
“Most of the [...]
