"Rock Star" road tripper checking in! Self-proclaimed anyway! Road trips and visits to all 50 states are my game. Find your next road trip destinations here. Fill your bucket list with fantastic US journeys. I love road trips and spare no effort in making my travels and experiences inviting for members of the road-tripping family! Pick a trip you want to take, or get inspired to plan your own. - - The Driveby Tourist (or call me Stan!)
"First Level Administrative Divisions by area"
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This is a "non-typical" newsletter (and off-schedule). I found a category called First Level Administrative Divisions within countries. The largest is over 1 million square miles in Asian Russia. It has nearly a million people but a population density of less than one per square mile. Western Australia is second. Alaska, the largest in the US, comes in at 7th. Twelve US states are in the top 100, with Minnesota coming in at 97th. But, how much of each is land area, and how much is water? Michigan borders four of the five Great Lakes, and the borders are in the middle of the lake! I have these strange ideas sometimes. Let me know if you like the little-known trivia! The Driveby Tourist Team Until next time. |
Stan Wiebe
"Rock Star" road tripper checking in! Self-proclaimed anyway! Road trips and visits to all 50 states are my game. Find your next road trip destinations here. Fill your bucket list with fantastic US journeys. I love road trips and spare no effort in making my travels and experiences inviting for members of the road-tripping family! Pick a trip you want to take, or get inspired to plan your own. - - The Driveby Tourist (or call me Stan!)
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A big change for Folk and Rock! If you’re a fan of music history, there’s one destination you have to visit: the Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park, Rhode Island. Founded in 1959 by George Wein, this legendary event isn't just about banjos and acoustic guitars—it’s the site of one of the most controversial moments in rock 'n' roll history! 🎤✨ (See Note below) On July 25, 1965, a young Bob Dylan stepped onto the stage and did the unthinkable: he plugged in. 🔌💥 Backed by the Paul...