What Happens in Vegas
In 1855 a group of these missionaries settled in what's now Las Vegas; Brigham Young helped them build a mine
Who are Mormons?
When the Union Pacific railroad entered Wyoming in 1867, several towns sprang up, including this capital
What is Cheyenne?
This tree, a giant sequoia in Sequoia National Park, has a diameter of 25 feet and is 2,500 years old
What is General Sherman?
No, it’s not a misspelling, this is Derek’s middle name, two ‘r’s
What is Carr?
Alyssa Deitsch: The Movie, an imaginary film starring this “Wonderful” Israeli born actress in the titular role
Who is Gal Gadot?
The 1930s construction of this across Black Canyon brought thousands of workers (& power) to Vegas
What is Hoover Dam?
Wyoming's average elevation is around 6,700 feet, second only to this neighbor
What is Colorado?
This national park may be near the end of alphabet, but its 1,430-foot upper fall is tops in our book
What is Yosemite?
This number was worn by Derek as a soccer player throughout high school despite his not reaching the age represented until after graduation
What is 18?
Ironically, Alyssa doesn’t hide the fact that her worst job was at this popular Lingerie store
What is Victoria's Secret?
In 1946 Bugsy Siegel opened this future Hilton adorned with a big pink neon sign & replicas of wading birds
What is The Flamingo?
This major river of north central Wyoming was named for the sheep fur trader Francois Larocque saw on its banks
What is Bighorn?
I have found it! --this city about 100 miles south of the Oregon border whose name is also the state motto
What is Eureka?
A board game favorite of Derek’s, Twilight Struggle pits the US against the Soviet Union during this chilly time period
What is The Cold War?
Alyssa’s first car takes its name from this Native American Tribe, which boasts the largest population of the tribes remaining in the United States
Who are the Cherokee?
El Rancho Las Vegas opened in 1941, sparking the transition of Las Vegas Blvd. into the street known by this nickname
What is The Strip?
Rumor has it this horse could not be ridden; instead, he ended up on the Wyoming license plate
Who is Steamboat Willie?
Dragon Gate Arch on Grant Avenue marks the entrance to this iconic San Francisco district
What is Chinatown?
This German soccer player was the inspiration for Derek’s alt-rock/pop/punk radio show at Chapman University, co-hosted with Paul Shriver
Who is Bastian Schweinsteiger?
Grade School talent shows are generally bad, but I’m sure Alyssa was great as this athletic sounding spice girl in her 4th grade talent show
Who is Sporty Spice?
Las Vegas is in the county named for this man who brought a railroad to the area
Who is Clark?
In 1852 post chaplain William Vaux opened Wyoming's first school at this fort
What is Fort Laramie?
This city "By-the-Sea" & at the northern edge of Big Sur got its name from the Friars who accompanied early Spanish explorers
What is Carmel?
This film, starring Bill Watterson, who went on to appear in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, is the first, chronologically, on Derek’s IMDB page
What is Tent City, USA?
Meeting celebrities can be both exciting and nerve wracking, throwing your stomach for a loop. Be sure not to throw up near them like Alyssa did in this colorful sounding rapper’s car. The real question is “How High” was she?
Who is Redman?