mapping 98 Sites on the Oregon Trail Mapped October 27, 2022 / September 20, 2024 by Adam DuVander The first interstate highway in the U.S. wasn’t created until 1940. But that doesn’t mean travelers didn’t want to cross state lines until then. Before even the first transcontinental railroad in 1869, migrants made their way from state to state on foot, horseback, and eventually in wagons. After years of traffic, trails formed like the […] Read more »
mapping Drag Racing in the US: Auto Tracks October 10, 2022 / October 4, 2022 by Adam DuVander From horse races to racing greyhounds—and even camels—a racetrack can host many different types of events. Even human sports like Bobsleigh (bobsledding’s official name) take place on a race track. But most associate racetracks with motorsports like auto racing. Auto racing has existed since the car’s invention. From the Auto Club Raceway at Pomona to […] Read more »
mapping National Sports of Every Country October 3, 2022 / September 20, 2024 by Adam DuVander The world is home to 195 countries (and counting—South Sudan is the most recent, having been recognized since 2011). There are plenty of things that keep these nations separate. But let’s focus on the things we do have in common. With the possible exception of national animals, a love of sports might be the thing […] Read more »