As part of the Appalachian mountains, the Great Smoky Mountains, or the Smokies, are one of America’s oldest mountain ranges forming approximately 200-300 million years ago. The Smokies run along the border of Tennesee and North Carolina in the Southeastern United States. The 522,427 acres of Great Smoky Mountain National Park is relatively untouched and …
If you see a turtle trying to cross the road and you want to help, here’s how:
A magnetic compass is a tool used for navigation. It works by using the Earth’s magnetic field to determine direction. The magnetic field surrounding Earth has lines of force that are roughly oriented to the north and south magnetic poles. How to Read a Compass A compass has four cardinal headings, North (N), East (E), …
Solar eclipses can only be seen in certain locations and require safe eyewear. Lunar eclipses are visible at night, except the dimming of the Moon’s light is barely noticeable during a penumbral eclipse. In 2023, there will be four eclipses: two solar and two lunar. View dates with Naturalist’s Guide.
The International Space Station flies 250 miles above Earth and orbits the planet every 90 minutes. It travels at about 17,500 miles per hour/ 28,000 kilometers per hour.