Top 3 Places to Explore in USA - http://clapway.com/2015/10/11/top-3-places-explore-usa/

David has grown tired of sitting at his desk at work all day. He longs to get outside, yet when he stares out of his window all he can see is the urban landscape he’s grown accustomed to living in. Suddenly, there’s knock at his door, Its Karen. Ugh, who else but Karen.

“David, you’re needed in the conference room. We need you to do things and other stuff as well.”

“Ok, Karen.”

Ugh, classic Karen. It’s time to get away, take a breather and leave the city, at least for a little while. For everyone living a bland life like David, here are the top 3 locations to travel to and explore in the USA when you just need to get away from it all.

1. Yosemite, CA

Yosemite National Park is located in California and features nearly 1,200-sqaure miles of breathtaking sights. Towering waterfalls, mind-bending cliff faces, and old sequoia trees are just the beginning of what you will see. One of the prime hiking trails of Yosemite is the rock cliff known as, “Half Dome.” Some other sites to see are Glacier Point and the Tuolumne Meadows.

2. Yellowstone, WY

Yellowstone National Park offers over 2 million acres of land with over 1,000 miles of hiking trails. The land is full of wildlife and expansive meadows, geysers that launch water upwards into the sky, and canyons that dip down into the earth. Check out Old Faithful, the world’s most predictable geyser that erupts every 91 minutes. Some other sites to see are Yellowstone Lake, and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone.

3. Kauai, HI

Known as the “Garden Isle” Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. The island is extremely rural, featuring only two highways. There are no tall buildings as the resorts are small and give off a tropical vibe. Check out the Na Pali Coast, whether you see it on foot or from the water, it offers an unforgettable experience. Some other sites to see are the Kalalau Trail and the Waimea Canyon.

So to everyone living a life like David and growing tired of the corporate world they reside in. It’s time to get outside and see what America the beautiful has to offer. Quit staring out of your office window at the brick walls of your city and gaze upon the vast landscapes of Yosemite, Yellowstone and Kauai. Its time to see the world, don’t wait another day.

Oh, and definitely leave before Karen comes back.

 

Take SHOWME With You on Your Next Trip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5cxM-g_b9w

 

Top 3 Places to Explore in USA

NASA Flying Saucer Launch Delayed Yet Again - http://clapway.com/2015/06/05/nasa-flying-saucer-launch-delayed-yet-again-456/

Due to bad weather conditions, flying saucer launch delayed fourth day in a row.

NASA’s new Low Density Supersonic Decelerator, or LDSD, was supposed to launch originally on June 2^nd. Now, June 5^th, the NASA team behind the project is still waiting for inclement weather to clear up. The test relies on a balloon to lift the spacecraft, which means that it needs calm winds. The high surface winds plaguing the mission today were cited as the reason for the postponement of the launch. Past delay reasons were poor ocean conditions and rain showers.

 

The flying saucer is part of NASA’s efforts to put man on Mars.

The LDSD is the vehicle that’s meant to take a crew of seven astronauts and their cargo to mars. It is revolutionary in a number of ways that will make it the only craft able to safely land humans on such a thin-atmosphere planet. First off, it has a shape designed to generate a lot of drag in order to slow it down. Second, the donut-shaped craft features two fascinating new gadgets that will allow it to slow down even better. The first is an inflatable sort of air brake known as the Supersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator, or SIAD. This first-step deceleration system is enough to reduce the LDSD’s speed to Mach 2.4. The second feature is a ringsail supersonic parachute, the first thoroughly redesigned space parachute since the 1970s Viking Program. This new ‘chute was needed for a spacecraft as heavy as the 7,000-lb flying saucer.

 

When the launch finally does happen, how will it go?

This launch is really something for us all to look forward to, as its live stream will be up for anyone to watch. For the test, the LDSD is first supposed to be attached to a huge balloon and allowed to climb to 120,000 feet. Then, it would detach from the balloon and rocket up to an altitude of 180,000 feet, which is close to the edge of the stratosphere. Once there, the next step is the deployment of the SIAD. Finally, the ringsail supersonic parachute will open, lowering speed as much as possible for a smooth splashdown. Hopefully, this launch will go better than the first time NASA launched an LDSD in 2014, from the same Kauai, Hawaii location. That test ended in the spacecraft returning to earth in very poor shape.

 

NASA Flying Saucer Launch Delayed Yet Again