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What are some campsites in Big Sur?

Big Sur is sparsely populated and extends about 20 miles inland to the Santa Lucias foothills. Area campsites offer everything from wilderness camping to drive-up camping. Activities for campers in Big Sur include hiking, surfing and picnicking.\nPfeiffer Big Sur State Park is a Big Sur campsite located just 15 to 20 minutes from McWay Falls and a hike through giant redwoods away from Pheiffer Falls.\nKirk Creek campground sits on a bluff overlooking the ocean, with half of the sites available by reservation only and half available on a first-come, first-served basis.\nAndrew Molera State Park..

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What is the national animal of Spain?

The Running of the Bulls, or "encierro," is part of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona that takes place each July in honor of the patron saint San Fermin. During the event, bulls are released from a corral and race throughout sectioned-off streets until they enter a bull ring. Spectators try to outrun the bulls, which can be dangerous.Bullfighting is a sport in which a matador, or bullfighter, taunts and tricks the bull by waving colored capes to guide its movements and prevent himself from being impaled. At the end of the bullfight, the matador spears the bull.

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Where does the Missouri River start?

The source of a river is defined as the point on the river that is the furthest from its end. However, when Lewis and Clark reached the area that is now the Missouri Headwaters State Park, Lewis decided that none of the three forks was superior to the others and said that the location at three forks was the source of the Missouri. Therefore, determining the source of the Missouri required the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation to determine which of the three tributaries is the longest.

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What are some places along the Talimena Scenic Drive in Oklahoma?

Robbers Cave State Park consists of 8,246 acres in the Sans Bois Mountains of southeast Oklahoma and includes several lakes, such as Lake Carlton, Lake Wayne Wallace and Coon Creek. There are also former outlaw caves in the sandstone cliffs. Activities for tourists include horseback riding, hiking and wildlife viewing, and anglers can pursue trout, perch, bass and catfish in the bodies of water. Limited lodging is also available, with amenities such as cable/satellite TV, coffee makers, in-room fireplaces and kitchen facilities.\nLake Wister State Park is located in the city of Wister, and is ..

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Where is Cambodia?

With an area of about 70,000 square miles, Cambodia is a small tropical country that experiences a wet season of monsoons and a dry season each year. Most of the country's terrain is characterized by forested plains surrounded by low mountains. Cambodia has a population of 13,329,000, as of 2014. Its capital is Phnom Penh.

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How can you check if a plane at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau airport has arrived?

The Flight tab opens up to a flight search screen and a short list of departures and arrivals. For a specific flight, input the airline, flight number or the departure city, and then click on the Arrival tab. For general flight arrival information, scroll down to Arrivals and click on the See All Arrivals tab to see all arrivals for the current day. Click the Tomorrow tab to see any flight arriving after midnight, local time. The website is available in both English and French.

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How many square miles are there in Alaska?

With a 2013 estimated population of 735,142, Alaska is the least densely-populated state, averaging just 1.2 persons per square mile. Alaska boasts more than three million lakes within its borders, and it is home to Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain peak in the United States, at 20,320 feet above sea level.\nThe state is neighbored by the Canadian provinces of Yukon Territory to the east and British Columbia to the southeast. Bordering bodies of water include the Beaufort Sea, Arctic Ocean, Bering Sea, Gulf of Alaska and Pacific Ocean.

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What is the Spirit Airlines $9 Fare Club?

Customers who join the Spirit Airlines $9 Fare Club receive access to discounts on fares and vacations. They also receive up to 50 percent off checked bags if they purchase the option online instead of at the airport. Discounts through the Spirit Airlines $9 Fare Club apply to up to eight guests when the tickets are booked on the same reservation as the program member.

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What are some one-day cruise options from Galveston, Texas?

The Colonel Paddlewheel offers day-cruises on an historical paddlewheel boat. South Coast Sailing Adventures offers both overnight, bed-and-breakfast-style cruises and fishing cruises. Baywatch Dolphin Cruises provides short, day cruises to watch dolphins in Galveston Bay. Star Fleet Cruises features a fleet of yachts.\nMost of these cruising companies offer private, charter service as well as public tours with individual ticketing. Some touring companies offer dinner cruises in addition to traditional cruises with food for purchase.

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What are some facts about the Empire Skating Rink in Brooklyn?

The rink was originally a parking garage used by Ebbet's Field, where the Brooklyn Dodgers played until 1957. The Swanson family, who originally built the rink, was involved in the flooring business and created a state-of-the-art maple floor. The building hosted a range of events, including boxing matches, bowling events and miniature-golf events.\nIn the 1960s, roller rinks became popular places for roller dancing, which later evolved into roller disco, and this rink was one of the first to popularize the phenomenon. The Empire Roller Skating Center was known for creating the Wobbly Duck..

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