New York is trying to use the popular "I Love New York" logo to apply to the state's wildlife and nature as well. You can see that with this recently introduced logo that is more outdoorsy with its inclusion of a butterfly, grass and a squirrel. You can read about some of the outdoor activities the state of New York has to offer here, here, here, here, here and here.
A Wikipedia entry says the I Love New York logo was first introduced in 1977.
The annual Cherry Blossom Festival has kicked off in Washington D.C. and nearly a million visitors are expected to visit. You can see the official website here. The 2008 peak bloom is expected to last from March 27-April 3.
Reuters reports in the video below that the festival commemorates Japan's 1912 gift to the United States of three thousand cherry trees.
Snowboard Magazine reports that a company named Bearfire Resorts, LLC has ambitious plans to open a huge ski resort in North Texas near the Fort Worth area.
A highly committed group of individual and corporate investors will provide the funding necessary to transform Bearfire Resort from schematic drawings to reality.
Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey is an advisor to the project and assists in identifying equity investors.
"Not only will Bearfire Resort be a huge economic boost to North Texas, but its innovative approach may prove to be a trend-setter for other cities around the country looking for ways to spur their local economies," said Armey.
Wendell, Gene, and Evan Jacobson of The Jacobson Group of Management Solutions, Inc. (MSI) will oversee the financing aspect of the Bearfire Resort including the organizing of the debt instruments and the equity funding. The Jacobsons have nearly 30 years of history in the Texas real estate market and are experienced in putting together large real estate transactions. MSI, one of their property management companies, has corporate offices in Dallas and in Utah.
The 650,000 square feet resort is possible because of a technology called Snowflex. (via Get Outdoors)
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