The Hobbit Middle Earth Interactive Map

This is a great interactive map of Middle Earth with places from The Hobbit. Currently, you can learn about three different places: Rivendell, Dol Guldur, and Trollshaw. There are also three other places, namely Thranduil's Court, Lake-town and Erebor, but those are not available yet. At each place, you can see scenes from the movie and learn about some of the places and characters. Then, you can play a brief game. I'm sure after the next movie comes out, the other three locations will be available, so be sure to check back. Click here to go to the map.

Comet ISON Interactive Map

Here's an interactive 3D model of comet ISON, which is scheduled to be visible to the naked eye from late November to mid-January. This map will show you the comet's path day-by-day from early September, when it was first visible through telescopes, to mid-January, when it may still be visible with the naked eye in certain areas of the world. Click here to go to the interactive map.

Bringing a Map and Never Heading Out Alone

Even if you are just stepping out for just a quick view of your surroundings bring water with you, your phone, something to munch on (salted nuts like sunflower seeds, gorp, protein bars, etc.  Maps are given to you for a reason.  Never head off into the desert without water.  Distances are further than you realize.  If you are a newbie to hiking in the wilderness or new to an area...do not go off alone.  THINK and be smart.

Some maps from our recent trip:

Mesas in Arizona

Map of Oklahoma

Grand Canyon

Hopi Tours

Oklahoma Indian Country

Norman, Oklahoma

Grand Canyon

Map of Arizona