Question 1: In which US state is Shi Shi Beach, seen in today’s image?
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Correct Answer: Washington
Fact: Shi Shi Beach in Olympic National Park is known for its rugged beauty and remote location. It features dramatic sea stacks, tide pools, and stretches of unspoiled coastline, making it a favorite destination for hikers and photographers. Accessible via an 8.8-mile out-and-back trail, this beach is also notable for its connection to the Makah Tribe, whose ancestral lands encompass the area.
Question 2: Mount Olympus is the centerpiece of Olympic National Park. In which country would you find its namesake?
- Greece
- France
- Malta
Correct Answer: Greece
Fact: Mount Olympus in northern Greece is the highest peak in the country, rising to over 9,570 feet. In Greek mythology, Mount Olympus was the home of the gods from where Zeus, the king of the gods, ruled. Mount Olympus is the tallest of Washington’s Olympic Mountains at 7,980 feet. Olympus is a popular name for a mountain—there are several on Earth and one on Mars.
Question 3: Which beach in Cornwall was used as a filming location for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’?
- St. Ives
- Crantock Beach
- Kynance Cove
Correct Answer: St. Ives
Fact: St. Ives, on the coast of southwestern England, was used as a filming location for the 2011 film that is the fourth installment in the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film series, directed by Rob Marshall. The story follows Captain Jack Sparrow, played by Johnny Depp, as he searches for the legendary Fountain of Youth while encountering old foes and new allies.