Humpback Whale Migration
If you were to travel to Monterey Bay, near Big Sur in California, this month is a perfect time to watch for humpback whales. During this time, the whales are migrating from their winter home off the coast of Mexico to their summer and fall feeding areas off the coast of California. The whales can be seen from the highways as they jump through the water, and, if you take a whale watching boat, one might just come up to say, “hello!”
Antarctic Polar Plunge
You may have heard of people taking the polar plunge in places like New York and Alaska, but people, usually those traveling aboard cruise ships, take an Antarctic Polar Plunge in the waters off Deception Island, too. Because of its volcanic activity, Deception Island is a typical hot-spot where the brave take the icy plunge. The steam rising off of the shoreline fools many people into thinking that the water is warm. But they have been deceived – it’s freezing! Now you know how the island got its name!
The Kentucky Derby
On Saturday, May 3, the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby will occur in Louisville, Kentucky. The race, held the first Saturday in May, is known as “the most exciting two minutes in sports” for its duration and is also called the “Run for the Roses” for the blanket of roses draped over the winner.
