We’re taking a look at the beautiful Virgin River as it flows through which national park in southwestern Utah? A Death Valley B Zion C Joshua Tree When it became a national monument in 1909, Zion was still virtually inaccessible to visitors. Even after it became Zion National Park in 1919, fewer than 4,000 people … Read more
Morocco is separated from the European mainland by water, but still shares a land border with which EU country? A Italy B Portugal C Spain The Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla are autonomous cities along the North African coast that border Morocco and the Mediterranean Sea. Morocco is the only African country that shares … Read more
Where is the oldest mosque in the world? A China B Saudi Arabia C Iran The Masjid al-Haram is in Mecca and contains the sacred Kaaba, which millions of Muslims around the world visit during the Hajj. The correct answer is Saudi Arabia.
Which of these is not an example of Islamic architecture? A The Taj Mahal B The Dome of the Rock C The Sphinx Minarets, muqarnas, and mosaics are some of the main features of Islamic architecture, where grand domes and sweeping arches complement intricate tilework and calligraphy. The main gates of the Dar al-Makhzen, seen … Read more
How long does it usually take to hike the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail? A Less than 2 months B 5 to 7 months C Over a year The average hiker takes between five and seven months to complete the trail. We hear that some experienced hikers have made it in under two months, though. (No word … Read more
Which famous hiking trail (not far from here!) follows the West Coast from Canada all the way to Mexico? A Pacific Crest Trail B Continental Divide Trail C Appalachian Trail This 2,659-mile hike is on many bucket lists, and for good reason. Hike it from end to end and you’ll stroll (and sometimes struggle) through … Read more
We’re in the Willamette National Forest for Take a Hike Day. Where’s that? A North Carolina B Minnesota C Oregon This national forest is named for the Willamette River, which rises in the forest and flows 187 miles north before meeting the mighty Columbia in Portland. The correct answer is Oregon.
What is the most visited UNESCO World Heritage Site? A The Taj Mahal B The Eiffel Tower C The Forbidden City Located in Beijing, the former Chinese imperial palace complex was built from 1406 to 1420. These days, it receives more than 15 million visitors annually. The correct answer is The Forbidden City.
Why did the Ancestral Puebloans abandon Mesa Verde around the year 1300? A Attacks from other peoples B Crop failure C Avalanches The ‘Great Drought,’ which lasted from 1276 to 1299, caused repeated years of crop failure, driving the Ancestral Puebloans from their cliff dwellings at places like Mesa Verde, where they had lived for … Read more
Which of these was not among the first three World Heritage Sites in the US? A Mesa Verde National Park B Yellowstone National Park C Yosemite National Park The correct answer is Yosemite National Park.