Trunk power!
A 34-year-old African elephant at Zoo Atlanta, in Georgia, has just taught mechanical engineers, at the Georgia Institute of Technology, a thing or two about how to move water. For one thing, she showed that her trunk doesn’t operate as a simple straw. To suck up water, she dilates that trunk expands it.
Elephants are the only living land animals with a long, boneless trunk. But precisely how elephants use those muscular trunks for feeding was always been a bit of a mystery.
Ultrasound imaging showed that the available volume of each nostril could balloon as it snorted in liquid. Based on the amount and rate of water snuffed up by the elephant, Schultz’s team estimates that airflow through her narrow nostrils can at times exceed 150 metres per second (335 miles per hour). That’s more than 30 times as fast as a human sneezes.
CAMP CREEK, W.Va. — To get to West Virginia State Parks’ newest remote lodging unit, you have to work for it. But judging from its popularity, it’s worth the effort.
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It’s not so much where you go anymore. It’s where you stay.
Though COVID-19 vaccines offer hope for a return to normalcy in the coming months, isolated, road-trip-friendly accommodations remain a must for travelers seeking safer respite and relief. Here are 12 fascinating, secluded and one-of-a-kind vacation rentals in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Indiana and Kentucky.
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A West Virginia State Parks holiday promotion that rewards shoppers for purchasing gift cards has been extended to  this Friday (Dec. 18).
The limited-time, online-only special rewards shoppers who buy a $100 West Virginia State Parks gift card by adding an extra $25 to the card balance.
Shoppers who buy a $200 gift card will get an extra $50. The deal is valid only for $100 and $200 gift cards purchased online at wvstateparks.com. We believe the holidays are about making memories with loved ones and that s why we wanted to offer something extra when you purchase one of these gift cards, said West Virginia State Parks Chief Brad Reed. A West Virginia State Parks gift card is a great option if you want to give friends and family an outdoor adventure, relaxing getaway in nature or an experience they can enjoy together.
Cleveland Ski Guide 2020: What’s new at 14 ski resorts in Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Michigan
Updated Dec 10, 2020;
Posted Dec 10, 2020
Schussing down the snow at Holiday Valley, which opened Dec. 10 for the 2020 winter season.Craig Melvin/WWE
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CLEVELAND, Ohio Last week’s lake-effect storm and cold temperatures have nearby ski resorts snow-covered and ready to go.
Holiday Valley in New York, Seven Springs in Pennsylvania and Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia are all expected to be open by the end of this week; other resorts will follow in the coming days.
Here’s a look at what to expect on the slopes this season, at 14 resorts within a half-day’s drive of Cleveland.