The Online Geography Game
I am glad to inform you that WOGE will be up and running again within a few days.
First of all a warm thanks to Skip, who has been running the contest the last year.
I will take over now and you can expect the next challenge later this week.
Stay tuned.
If you haven’t noticed, we’ve hit a snag in updating the website. I’ve been driving all over America the last two months and Skip hasn’t been able to update the site for personal reasons.
I’m looking for someone to volunteer to help run the site. If you have been following, you have an idea of what is required to add new contents. Put up and image and make a post for the answer to the previous contest. Just a few minutes per week.
If you’d like to help out, just send me an email (gary@everything-everywhere.com)
Thanks To Max_Power for Submitting 101-110! Who will be next?
Up on the Tallest Mountain in the world (as measured from the base), is the Astronomy Precinct, a 500 acre astronomical reserve on the top of Mauna Kea. Founded in 1967, and managed by the University of Hawaii(check out the interactive link), the location is ideal for astronomical research. There are many different types of telescopes and observatories from nations around the world.
those shooting for the stars tonight:
Pronounced as “Mack-in-aw” Island, this popular tourist spot is located at the Top of the Mitt (tip of Michigan). They don’t allow motorized cars on the Island, but you can fly your plane in, or take a boat over. The island is also home to it’s very own statue of liberty. The island has many historic homes, but one of the more famous buildings is the Grand Hotel. This was also a primary filming location for the 1980 cult classic “Somewhere in Time“, starring Christopher Reeve & Jane Seymour.
Only two answers passed the test of time, well done guys!
The most serene Repbulic of San Marino, an independent country surrounded by Italy. It is the oldest sovern state and constitutional republic (enacted in 1600) in the world.
Those rising to the top:
In the Crater Highlands of Tanzania, where the lions, and wildebeest roam, is the large Ngorongoro Crater – the answer to contest #106. This crater is thought to have been created by an enormous volcanic explosion some 2 to 3 million years ago. The area around the crater is known as the Ngorongoro Convservation Area (another World Heritage Site) and is home to Africa’s big Five, the rino, lion, leopard, elephant, and buffalo among many others.
Those who ventured out on Safari with a correct answer: