Download Maps for Offline Use

Many of us use our cellphones for mapping, exploring and generally finding our way around. But there are times when you can’t or won’t be able to rely on your cellular connection for pulling up instant GPS directions. In certain situations, you’ll want to plan ahead and download maps for offline use. Before you leave … Read more

Santa Tracking

This time of year, some of you want to keep tabs on the Big Guy. If anyone in your house absolutely needs to know his status, check out these Santa Tracking sites: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

FreeAirPump.com

FreeAirPump.com helps you find places that don’t charge to use their automobile air pump. FreeAirPump.com gives you a map of locations near you (or a specific address or zip code) where you can fill your tires for free. This site is powered by user-submitted info. If you know of a store offering free use of … Read more

The Native Land Website

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! The Native Land website is a wonderful research tool, for anyone interested in Native American or Indigenous Tribes of the world: Native Land Digital This website lets you explore the globe (or enter an address) to find a wealth of information about Indigenous Peoples and their history. You can find tribe … Read more

Weather Visualization Websites

NOAA and Wunderground and TWC are plenty nice for weather info. But have you seen these sites? You may find them way more fascinating: Ventusky Windy.com Windfinder wind map earth Please enjoy these weather tools, to view a bigger picture of our planet’s weather or to teach your kids about meteorology, or just to explore … Read more

Fall Foliage Prediction Maps

I love maps. Some mapping geniuses have created these interactive fall foliage prediction maps. Now you can know when and where the autumn colors will be at their finest, using these sites: There’s also a map specific to New England. A small one for Minnesota and a downloadable PDF for Virginia. You can also find … Read more