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6 Things You May Not Know About the Golden Gate Bridge

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As San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge celebrates its birthday, explore six surprising facts about this modern marvel of engineering.

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There was no route to reach San Francisco from Marin County before the completion of Golden Gate Bridge. The Ferry service was therefore, introduced in 1820 as the only way between Marin County and San Francisco. In 1916, the proposal for the construction of Golden Gate Bridge was made. Let's discover more in Golden Gate Bridge facts for kids.

A Quick Guide To Golden Gate Bridge Facts For Kids

Starting Date of Construction: January 5, 1933

Total Cost: $35 million

Chief Engineer: Joseph Baermann Strauss

Total Length: 8,981 feet

Total Width: 90 feet

Height: 746 feet

Completion Date of Construction: April 1937

Opening Date: May 27, 1937

Number of Vehicles per day: 110,000

Basic Golden Gate Bridge Facts For Kids

Design and Construction

1. The first suggestion for building the Golden Gate Bridge was made by an Engineer named James Wilkins in 1916.

2. The US architect who designed the towers of this bridge, its streetlights, alleys, barrier and other decorations was named Irving Morrow.

3. The basic design for the structure of Golden Gate Bridge was given by Leon Moisseiff.

4. The name of the construction company that completed this bridge was McClintic-Marshall Construction Co.

5. During its construction, 19 workers fell down but luckily they were saved because of the safety nets. Later on, they made a special club known as 'Half Way to Hell Club'.

6. A total of 11 workers died during the construction of this bridge.

7. A diner is situated at the southeastern side of the bridge. It is known as Bridge Round House. It was designed by Alfred Finnila and finished in 1938.

Opening Ceremony

1. The bridge was opened for the first time on May 27, 1937. This opening gala was continued for about 7 days.

2. Almost 200,000 persons strolled on this bridge just one day before Golden Gate Bridge was opened for the motor vehicles.

3. A song was officially dedicated to this bridge by the name of 'There's a Silver Moon on the Golden Gate'.

4. Unique Features

5. Golden Gate Bridge was the only suspension bridge that had the longest main span all over the world up till 1964. The length of this main span is 4,200 feet.

6. Today, this bridge stands at the second position that has the second-biggest main span in USA. The bridge at the first position in USA is in state of New York called Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

7. Until 1998, the towers of Golden Gate Bridge (standing high above water) were the biggest in the world by any suspension bridge. The height of these towers is 746 feet.

8. Golden Gate Bridge does not come under Highway System of the state of California.

9. Golden Gate Bridge is also the second bridge in the world from where maximum number of people commits suicide.

More Golden Gate Bridge Facts For Kids

1. The color of this bridge is 'International Orange'.

2. When a person dives into water from the floor of Golden Gate Bridge, it takes him 4 seconds to reach at the surface of water.

3. The speed at which a jumper hits water surface from Golden Gate Bridge is about 75 mph.

4. This bridge was shut down for 3 times ever since it was built. The first time was on 1st December, 1951; the second time 23rd December, 1982; the third time was on 3rd December, 1983.

5. There are 6 lanes in this bridge.

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Built on January 5, 1933, Golden Gate Bridge is one of those suspension bridges that have the longest main span. The towers of this bridge are also among the tallest in the world. So let's discover about it in Golden Gate Bridge facts for kids.

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I chose to go here because it was in full house. The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, it was first suggested to be built in 1916, the military want it to be painted in stripes

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Here you will find all you need to know about the natural history of the park.
Learn about the geology, trees, mammals, birds, or other plants and wildlife of the area.

Grand Canyon National Park is located in northwestern Arizona, the park encompasses 277 miles of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands.

Getting There
The closest airport is Flagstaff, located about 80 miles southeast of the park. Other airports are Las Vegas, Phoenix and Grand Canyon Airport in Tusayan, just south of the park.

1. To the North Rim. Take Highway 89 South to ALT 89 South to Jacob Lake, Arizona then take Stateroad 67 South to the North Rim.

2. To the South Rim. Take Highway 89 South to just past Cameron, Arizona and take Stateroad 64 West to the Park.

1. To the South Rim. Take I-17 North to Flagstaff, Arizona and then take Highway 89 North to just before Cameron and take Stateroad 64 West to the Park.

2. To the North Rim. Take 1-17 North to Flagstaff, Arizona and then take Highway 89 North to ALT 89 North to Marble Canyon, take ALT 89 to Jacob Lake, Arizona then take Stateroad 67 South to the North Rim.

1. Take I-40 West to Flagstaff, Arizona and follow the directions From the South to the South or North Rims.

2. Take Highway 160 West to Highway 89 and for the North Rim, go North on 89 to ALT 89 North to Marble Canyon, take ALT 89 to Jacob Lake, Arizona then take Stateroad 67 South to the North Rim; for the South Rim, go South on 89 to just past Cameron, Arizona and take Stateroad 64 West to the Park.

3. Take I-10 West to I-17 North to Flagstaff, Arizona and then take Highway 89 North to just before Cameron and take Stateroad 64 West to the Park (South Rim). For North Rim directions, follow number 2 in From the South.

1. Head for Highway 89 South and follow the directions in getting there From the North.

2. Take I-40 East to Stateroad 64 North to Highway 180 North to the Park.

3. Take I-10 East to I-17 North or I-8 East to I-10 North to I-17 North to Flagstaff, Arizona and follow the directions for the South or North Rim in From the South.
Designations
National Monument - 11 Jan 1908
National Park - 26 Feb 1919
World Heritage Site - 26 Oct 1979

Grand Canyon is unmatched throughout the world for the vistas it offers to visitors on the rim. It is not the deepest canyon in the world. Both the Barranca del Cobre in northern Mexico and Hell's Canyon in Idaho are deeper. But Grand Canyon is known for its overwhelming size and its intricate and colorful landscape. Geologically it is significant because of the thick sequence of ancient rocks that are beautifully preserved and exposed in the walls of the canyon. These rock layers record much of the early geologic history of the North American continent. Grand Canyon is also one of the most spectacular examples of erosion in the world.
Hiking Guide at Grand Canyon National Park
Hiking in Grand Canyon National Park can be a fun and rewarding experience as in other national parks. It is a great way to both see and experience the park.

In 2000 Grand Canyon National Park received 30,000 requests for backcountry permits. The park issued 13,000 permits, and close to 40,000 people camped overnight in the backcountry at Grand Canyon. The majority of these people are here for the first time, and although many are avid hikers, they find that hiking the Grand Canyon is very different from most other backpacking experiences. They tend to react to the experience in one of two ways: either they can't wait to get back, or they swear they'll never do it again.

Depending upon how prepared you are and what the canyon serves up at any particular time, your trip can be a vacation or a challenge, a revelation or an ordeal.

You will be hiking in a desert climate, where water and protection from the elements make the difference between life and death. Your trip begins at a high elevation (7,000 - 8,000 feet), and requires a bone jarring descent at the beginning of your trip, when your pack is heaviest. You'll face the long climb out when you are already tired.

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Grand Canyon National Park encompasses more than 1.2 million acres, the vast majority of which are inaccessible due to the predominance of cliffs and inhospitable to all but plants and animals able to survive in the desert. The Colorado River bisects the canyon; hikers can cross the river only at Phantom Ranch. If you choose to hike from rim to river to rim, you will have to deal with an elevation differential of more than 10,000 feet from start to finish.

Most visitors begin and end their hikes from the South Rim.

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Basic Visit Recommendations
I recommend that you plan your trip and the areas you would like to see and then go and relax and make a day of it. Go and see all that is in the area and enjoy it. You spend more quality time and learn and see more than you could ever imagine.

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Grand Canyon is heavily visited for most of the year and it is imperative to plan ahead for lodging, backcountry permits, or mule trips. Persons planning day visits only should arrive early in the day as parking is limited. Write the park in advance to request a Trip Planner (or Backcountry Trip Planner if you are planning to backpack).

Grand Canyon National Park is in a remote part of the country. Here are a few tips.

Bring an extra set of car keys - it could be a long wait for a locksmith.

Film is available at both rims, but the closest camera repair is in Flagstaff, Williams or Page, Arizona.

There is an automobile mechanic on the South Rim, but you may experience delays waiting for parts.

Distances are deceiving in this part of the country: it may look like you can visit three parks in one day, but the reality is often different.

Keep your gas tank full the next gas station may be quite some distance down the road.

Carry water in your car, particularly during summer months.

Biking at Grand Canyon National Park
Bicycles are not available for rent at the park. If you plan to bring one, remember that in Arizona bicycles are subject to the same traffic rules as automobiles. Use extreme caution when riding on park roads; shoulders are narrow and vehicle traffic is heavy. The West Rim Drive is open to bicycles throughout the year, but remember that during the summer months there is heavy bus traffic on the West Rim Drive. Use caution and do not obstruct traffic. Bicycles are not allowed on any park trails.

Mountain bikes are allowed only on those roads open to automobile traffic.
Bus and Air Tours
Persons wishing to take a guided bus tour may make arrangements to do so through Grand Canyon National Park Lodges.

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Camping at Grand Canyon National Park
Reservations are required from April through November. For online reservations, visit http://reservations.nps.gov or call Biospherics at: 800-365-2267; outside the U.S. call: 301-722-1257.

Camping in the park on the South Rim is generally restricted to established campgrounds, although a few remote sites are available with a Backcountry permit. There are three established campgrounds on the South Rim; Mather Campground, Trailer Village, Desert View Campground. North Rim has one established campground. North Rim Campground (no hook-ups) in the park a mile from the rim.

See the Camping Page for more information.
Fishing at Grand Canyon National Park
Fishing in the park requires an Arizona State fishing license. Licenses are available at Canyon Village Marketplace in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim. Call: 928-638-2234 or 928-638-2262. Licenses are also available at Marble Canyon Lodge, located 2.5 hours north from the South Rim, near Lees Ferry. Licenses are not available at the North Rim. Make sure you know the regulations before you fish. Most fishing opportunities require an overnight backcountry use permit.
Food / Supplies
Groceries and supplies are available on the South Rim at Babbitt's General Store (both in Grand Canyon Village and at Desert View). There is a small camper store on the North Rim, adjacent to the North Rim Campground.
Weather of Grand Canyon National Park
The South Rim is 7,000 feet above sea level, which means snow in winter and cool nights even in summer. Inner canyon hiking (below the rim) is another story, however: summer temperatures along the Colorado River at the canyon bottom can reach 120* F. The North Rim is 8,000 feet above sea level and can receive snow throughout most of the year.

Weather is particularly changeable in spring and fall; visitors should be prepared for a variety of climates.

See the Weather Page for current conditions, forecasts and other weather data.

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Here you will find all you need to know about the natural history of the park. Learn about the geology, trees, mammals, birds, or other plants and wildlife of the area. Grand Canyon National Park is located in northwestern Arizona, the park encompasses 277 miles of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands.

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Grand Canyon National Park, in Northern Arizona, encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on ancestral homeland of 11 Associated Tribes, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world-unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from the rims. The South Rim is open. The North Rim is open for day use only. Read More

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Grand Canyon National Park, in Northern Arizona, encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on ancestral homeland of 11 Associated Tribes, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world-unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from the rims. The South Rim is open.

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Unique combinations of geologic color and erosional forms decorate a canyon that is 277 river miles, many people consider it to be one of the seven wonders of the natural world ,the Grand Canyon is found in the US state of Arizona. I chose to go there so I could see the sunset from the top.

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Millennium Park is 10 years old today. The park represents the reinvention of Chicago's downtown into a 21st-century metropolis. It contains, most famously, the bean by Anish Kapoor, and the Pritzker Pavilion by Frank Gehry, but there is more to this public town square than star-studded landmarks.

The park ties together the city, which was previously a dead zone near Grant Park. Now a bustling center, it acts as a beacon in the city and a sparkling example of the better aspects of Chicago. The 2015 Chicago Biennale will no doubt incorporate the park into its programming, only highlighting further the Midwestern city's prolific building history and continued commitment to architecture.
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Here are 10 fun facts about the park.

1. It is built on a site that was formerly an exposed parking lot and commuter railroad tracks. The site is also the former home of Union Base-Ball Grounds, where the Chicago White Stockings played home games until the venue was burnt in the Great Chicago Fire.

2. It cost 490 million dollars to construct, paid for by the city and through private donations.

3. An apartment with a view of Millennium Park costs an extra 29 percent over a non-Millennium Park view apartment.
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4. Ironically, Millennium Park was opened four years behind schedule - on July 16, 2004.

5. Millennium Park is Chicago's second-biggest tourist attraction after Navy Pier, with an expected attendance this year of 5 million people.

6. There are 3 world class icons in the park: The Pritzker Pavilion by Frank Gehry, Cloud Gate (The Bean) by Anish Kapoor and Crown Fountain by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa.

7. The park is built on top of a parking garage and Millennium Station, therefore it is arguably the world's largest rooftop garden.
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8. Originally, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill were to design the park, but others were incorporated slowly. in 1999, Gehry was approached by Skidmore architect Adrian Smith (of Burj Khalifa, Pearl River Tower, and Kingdom Tower fame) and benefactor Judy Pritzker on behalf of the city.

9. Millennium Park spends upwards of $100,000 per acre every year to keep it clean and maintain exhibits, according to a 2011 report by Texas A&M and DePaul universities.

10. The same report claims that more than $2.45 billion in new condominium, office, and hotel construction has happened near the park.
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Millennium Park Turns 10: 10 Fun Facts About the Park that Transformed Chicago - Architizer Journal

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Millennium Park is 10 years old today. The park represents the reinvention of Chicago's downtown into a 21st-century metropolis. It contains, most famously, the bean by Anish Kapoor, and the Pritzker Pavilion by Frank Gehry, but there is more to this public town square than star-studded landmarks.

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Just because your team got second place at Chili's trivia one Wednesday night doesn't mean you know everything about everything. After all, did you know that "The Bean" in Millennium Park is actually named "Cloud Gate"?! Chyea, thought so-- oh you did know that? Well, Smartypants McSmartypants, here are a few facts that you definitely do not know about Millennium Park, all of which your relatives will find quite fascinating when you're inevitably serving as their tour guide Downtown.

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The interior of the Bean is largely wooden

As you can probably tell, the bean is made out of metal, which is a magical substance that expands and contracts as it heats and cools throughout the year. Inside, "The Bean" actually looks more like an old pirate ship, containing a wooden frame and beams that help support the 110-ton structure as it shrinks and expands. At one point during construction, there was also an architect's desk and workspace set up in there (not bad for an office, eh?). The exterior has been welded shut and polished to be seamless, and terms state that the 168-piece structure remain standing until 3006. Whatever junk is left behind inside will just have to serve as a time capsule for our alien overlords.

The idea for Millennium Park occurred during a dentist visit

Local lore -- which was backed up by a 2011 Chicago Tribune article -- says that Mayor Daley da II was at his dentist's high-rise office on Michigan Avenue when he realized just how much of an eyesore the train depot across the street was. At that moment, the idea for a beautiful new park dawned on him. There's no word on whether he'd had any laughing gas during his visit...

The Pritzker Pavilion's speakers are faster than the speed of sound

When the Pritzker Pavilion was built in 2004, the audio setup was the crème de la crème of sound systems, and it still packs a serious punch to this day. In fact, sound is actually transmitted through the system faster than it travels through the air, so you'd actually hear the music sooner if you're sitting in the back of the lawn near a speaker versus waiting for it to come off the stage. The bandshell's trellis, from which the speakers hang, also scares off geese, so visitors don't have to deal with poop problems throughout the year.

The park is technically a giant rooftop garden

Before construction started, the space currently occupied by the park was basically a series of railroad tracks, like the ones you can still see adjacent to the Art Institute. The Millennium Station train depot is still there, along with a subterranean parking garage that's equipped with 4,000 parking spaces, and the Harris Theater, which has about 1,500 seats -- all of which are located beneath the park. The park itself rests atop 4ft of topsoil, as well as several feet of Styrofoam fill that helps reduce the overall weight of the "rooftop" structure.

"The Bean" is so popular that it got ripped off

Listen, China: we're flattered, but isn't this copyright infringement a little bit obvious? A structure with pretty much the same shape, size, and metallic finish was erected in the oil-producing Chinese city of Karamay in 2015. Chinese officials said that the piece was inspired by an oil bubble, and denied that any copying went down, which led "Cloud Gate" architect Anish Kapoor to reply, "yeah-huh," and China answered back, "nuh-uh!" (Or something close to that.)

The architects' visions for the park were not perfectly realized

Case in point: when Kapoor was notified by a Sun-Times reporter that locals were calling the piece "The Bean," he responded that the nickname was "completely stupid." Kapoor also wanted to originally put "Cloud Gate" in Lurie Garden, but park planners were concerned that the foot traffic would disrupt the garden. Aside from "Bean" drama, when architect Jaume Plensa designed "Crown Fountain" (aka the waterfall with the faces), he envisioned it as a place of quiet reflection. Uhhh, sorry Mr. Plensa, but you've pretty much built a water park that's filled with screaming kids all summer.

You can rent Wrigley Plaza for $250 an hour

Located in the northwest corner of the park, Wrigley Plaza consists of a grass lawn and a peristyle of Doric-style columns that stand nearly 40ft tall. The peristyle is also a replica of one that stood in the same spot from 1917 to 1953, which is kind of cool. But what's really cool is that you can rent out certain parts of the park for private events. And while the entire Pritzker Pavilion (with lawn, stage, and choral-rehearsal room) costs $40,000 to book (and $15,000 in additional fees), Wrigley Plaza can be had for up to three hours at $250 an hour. Piñata party, anyone?

The towers for "Crown Fountain" are giant LCD screens (and no, you can't get your face on them)

Jaume Plensa's "Crown Fountain" features the faces of a cross-section of Chicagoans who were filmed close-up in 2003-04 by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa while they sat back in a dentist chair. The idea for the faces was actually inspired by gargoyles, which we're not sure to take as a big diss or not. However, if you look closely, you'll notice that the towers are actually giant LCD screens made up of a big grid of small red, blue, and green lights that brighten and dim to project the correct images.

You can actually take a shower in the park

We're not talking about lathering up under a "Crown Fountain" waterfall. Located in the northeast corner of the park, the McDonald's Cycle Center is a handy little spot that offers bike rentals, bike education, and guided tours. There are also on-site showers and lockers that can be rented, so you can get a good sweat going during your morning ride to work, and still walk into the office looking as fresh as Puff Daddy wearing a suit made of daisies.

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Raf Miastkowski once worked at Millennium Park and can tell you about the phantom that still haunts it to this day. Follow him @RafFoSho.

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Things You Didn't Know About Millennium Park

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Just because your team got second place at Chili's trivia one Wednesday night doesn't mean you know everything about everything. After all, did you know that "The Bean" in Millennium Park is actually named "Cloud Gate"?! Chyea, thought so-- oh you did know that?

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Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium - Wikipedia

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Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is a zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, located at 3701 South 10th Street. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Its mission is conservation, research, recreation, and education.