Where On Google Earth?

Contest #111

karel — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:13:48 +0000

OK, to get things going again, we’ll start the next series with an easy one.

I will be aiming for weekly updates on a fixed day, which will be on Friday, the next few months. This will give you a predictable time frame for your searches and gives me a good opportunity to incorporate it in my weekly duties.

Contest #110 Answer: Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World, Florida

Skip — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:12:45 +0000

Covering more than 500 acres, this massive theme park, Animal Kingdom, is designed completely around the conservation of animals. It is home to over 1700 animals from 250 species, and at the center of the park is the “Tree of Life” which has a 3-D cinema underneath. One of the new attractions is the Expedition Everest roller coaster - Whahoooo!

Those answering with a Thrill:

Cris Cusack
Karel
Dennis S.
David S.
Ivar Bonsaken
Milosh, Serbia
BroderUlf
Sarah G.
Munden

photo: Benjamin D. Esham

We’ll be back

karel — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:59:53 +0000

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.

Looking for Help

Gary — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:48:41 +0000

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)

Contest #110

Skip — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:21:18 +0000

Thanks To Max_Power for Submitting 101-110! Who will be next?

Contest #109 Answer: Mauna Kea Observatories, Hawaii

Skip — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:10:36 +0000

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:

Daniel
Milosh, Serbia
Justin Yax
Ivar Bonsaksen
Munden
Karel
Dennis S

Contest #109

Skip — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:00:09 +0000

Contest #108 Answer: Mackinac Island, Michigan, USA

Skip — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:56:25 +0000

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!

Milosh, Serbia
Munden

photo: David Ball

Contest #108

Skip — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:07:26 +0000

Contest #107 Answer: San Marino

Skip — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:51:37 +0000

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:

Karel
Milosh, Serbia
Munden
Dennis S
Pan