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Alaska’s ‘Nazi Creek’ is no more, as federal geographic names board approves traditional alternative
Its new name is Kaxchim Chiĝanaa, meaning either “gizzard creek” or “creek or river belonging to gizzard island” in Unangam ...
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The Alaskan Malamute: America’s Arctic Powerhouse With a State in Its Name
When it comes to dog breeds with uniquely American roots, only one carries the name of a U.S. state: the Alaskan Malamute. This powerful and majestic sled dog not only […] ...
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US National Parks Checklist, Map, & Free Printable Bucket List
There’s so much to love about our national parks! That’s why we’ve put together a national parks checklist and map you can use to keep track of the ones you’ve visited and make plans to see the ones ...
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Alaska’s ‘Nazi Creek’ is no more as federal board approves traditional name
A small creek on Little Kiska Island has been renamed, more than 80 years after it was named by soldiers fighting in the ...
This 2-hour U.S. Trail Was Named One of the Best Hikes in the World—and It Has Mountain Views and the Oldest Tree on the Planet
The Methuselah Trail, located in Inyo National Forest near Big Pine, California, was recently named one of the best hikes in ...
Alaska is finally getting rid of 'Nazi Creek' and other offensive names on maps
The renamed sites include a mile-long stream formerly known as “ Nazi Creek ” and a nearby summit previously bearing a ...