ON THE MAP USA
This massive river basin drains about 41% of the contiguous United States as it flows south toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Mississippi River
Adam West squeezed into grey tights and a cape to fight the Joker on the big screen in this campy superhero flick.
Batman
Michael Jordan led this team to two separate "three-peats" in the 1990s.
Chicago Bulls
Nancy Sinatra topped the charts in 1966 by warning a partner that "These boots are made for" doing this.
walkin'
These painted geometric markers on trees or rocks guide hikers along a path, with different colors often indicating different trails.
Blazers
Known as the "Sunshine State," this peninsula is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other.
Florida
Clint Eastwood starred as "The Good" (Blondie) in this legendary Sergio Leone spaghetti western released in Italy in late 1966.
The Good The Bad and The Ugly
In 2016, LeBron James fulfilled his promise to this home-state franchise by winning them their first-ever NBA title.
Cleveland Cavs
The Beach Boys spent months in the studio utilizing a theremin to create this psychedelic pop masterpiece, often called a "pocket symphony."
"Good Vibrations"
This 10-letter word describes a rhythmic, zigzag path cut into a steep hillside to make a mountain ascent easier for hikers.
Switchback
This collection of five massive freshwater bodies includes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario.
The Great Lakes
Julie Andrews and Paul Newman starred in this political thriller, which marked Director Alfred Hitchcock's 50th feature film
Torn Curtain
This team won the 1966 championship by defeating the Lakers in 7 games—capping off an incredible streak of 8 consecutive titles
Boston Celtics
Originally recorded by a different group, this band's folk-rock version of "California Dreamin'" became the number 1 song of the year.
The Mamas & the Papas
Often made of lightweight aluminum or carbon fiber, these hand-held stability aids help hiers balance and save their knees on steep descents.
trekking poles/hiking stick
Four states meet at a single, famous geographic point in the American Southwest: Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and this one.
Arizona
Elizabeth Taylor won an Oscar for her explosive, alcohol-fueled arguments with Richard Burton in this drama based on a Edward Albee play.
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Led by "The Splash Brothers" Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, this team captured four titles between 2015 and 2022.
Golden State Warriors
This Motown trio hit number 1 twice in 1966 with the absolute classics "You Can't Hurry Love" and "You Keep Me Hangin' On."
The Supremes
If you are packing the "Ten Essentials" for safety, this pocket-sized, non-electronic tool is to find magnetic north.
compass
At 14,411 feet, this prominent, snow-capped volcano dominates the skyline just southeast of Seattle, Washington.
Mount Rainier
This sci-fi film featured a submarine and its crew being shrunk to microscopic size and injected into a scientist's bloodstream.
Fantastic Voyage
Coached by Pat Riley and powered by Magic Johnson's "Showtime" offense, this team took home the Larry O'Brien trophy in both 1987 and 1988.
L.A. Lakers
The Rolling Stones went to a dark place in 1966 with this chart-topper featuring Brian Jones playing a prominent Middle Eastern sitar.
"Paint It, Black"
To protect vulnerable alpine vegetation, hikers are taught to walk exclusively on this hard, non-vegetated layer of the forest floor, rather than cutting corners.
durable surfaces/trail/rocks