The Manatee is unique and a creature that is under protection. It can be found in florida and sometimes migrates as far as Virginia and Florida. the closes land animal similar would be the elephant. These are known as very gentle creatures that dates to the dinosaurs. This is truly are a treasure that lives amongst are American Landscape.

http://www.savethemanatee.org/manfcts.htm

 Las Vegas, Nevada pegs itself as the Entertainment Capital of the World.  There is more shows that goes on in Las Vegas than any city at a simultaneous time.

“Established in 1905, Las Vegas officially became a city in 1911. With the growth that followed, at the close of the century Las Vegas was the most populous American city founded in the 20th century (a distinction held by Chicago in the 19th century). The city’s tolerance for various forms of adult entertainmentearned it the title of Sin City, and this image has made Las Vegas a popular setting for films and television programs. Outdoor lighting displays are everywhere on the Las Vegas Strip and are seen elsewhere in the city as well. As seen from space, the Las Vegas metropolitan area is the brightest on Earth.”

Read wikipedia article here.

Tommorrow Vermont votes on gay marriage.  This could be the second state in the Union to allow gay marriage; as California is in limo on the issue.

The state of allowing same sex people marry is a cross roads and much of it is left in state hands.

America’s Castles and Other Treasures supports equal rights for all Americans.  This blog believes in total equality.

 The USA has one of the largest land masses for farming. Within the farming regions of the USA there has many crops produced such as corn, soybeans, many other vegetables and many fruits.  There are also specialty products produced such as barley for beer, grain for liquors and many award winning wines.

Also it ranks one the lowest users of pesticide use in the world.  There is also much land used for organic farming and organic farming is gaining ground each and every year.

With a diverse climate in the USA it lends itself to much production of different crops, naturally. Also with its diverse climate it means that there are many summer crops that is produced in some regions that can be produced in winter in other regions.

The USA ranks number 4 in cropland for organic farming and there are others that rank higher per capita; so there is still room for improvement with farming techniques but it improves yearly.  

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 Next to Sandusky, Ohio is one of the eldest Amusements Park in the world.  One that is known for its awesome roller coasters and fun atmosphere.  Amusement Parks are very much part of the American Culture and Cedar Point is one of the longest running ones in operation.  

Cedar Point amusement park looks as amazing from the air as it does from ground level. The amusement park is built at the far end of a peninsular which juts out into Lake Erie, next to the town of Sandusky, Ohio [which is 60 miles from and is where Marilyn Monroe’s character of Sugar in “Some Like it Hot” hailed from].