#Alaska's Chugach State Park comprises nearly a half-million acres of land and is one of the four largest state parks in the US.

City Spotlight: #Albany, NY bit.ly/1cuHp5X #ILoveNY

Today in 1941: U.S. begins rubber rationing, including tires. WWII ration stamps: ow.ly/s0LY6

Happy birthday, Iowa! Today in 1846: The Hawkeye State becomes the 29th in the Union. An Iowa train stop: ow.ly/s0LGi

Today in 1905: Earl "Fatha" Hines, father of modern jazz piano, is born. Listen to West End Blues: ow.ly/s0LGg

Today in 1933: Construction begins on San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. SF waterfront in 70s: ow.ly/scKEl

Today in 1920: NY Yankees announce purchase of Babe Ruth from Boston Red Sox for $125,000. Signed Ruth ball: ow.ly/scKEj

On Downton Abbey, Carson was initially skeptical of telephone technology. 6 American objects reminiscent of Downton: bit.ly/JwdNu9

Today in 1925: Nellie T. Ross is 1st female governor in U.S. (Wyoming), succeeding her late husband. WY in 20s: ow.ly/scKEb

Today 1949: Pres. Truman announces "Fair Deal" plan, including national health insurance, civil rights legislation. ow.ly/scKE9

A self-taught designer embarks upon a solo mission to resuscitate a 19th-century homestead bit.ly/1a9CHKw

Today in 1838: Samuel Morse's telegraph system demonstrated for the 1st time. 1848 Morse telegraph register: ow.ly/scKl6

Today in 1993: Renowned jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie dies. His custom trumpet: ow.ly/scKl4

It's -20 degrees in St. Paul. How cold is it where you are? Send us your pics #TodayCold

Happy birthday, New Mexico! Today 1912: Land of Enchantment is 47th state to join the Union. NM postcard: ow.ly/scKkX

Today in 1759: 26 y.o. George Washington marries Martha. One of her gowns: ow.ly/scKkW

January is National Hot Tea Month! Warm up with two of our favorite teas, Tay Tea and Harney & Sons. savorusa.com/tay-tea-brilli…

Erin go bragh! St. Patrick's Day is just weeks away! savorusa.com/celtic-tie-tack

We love our animals! If you're cold, they're cold If you can't take care of them, call the SPCA and find someone who can!

Alice's Cottage of Maryland is one of our favorite companies. They choose great patterns, suitable for any decor. savorusa.com/alices-cottage…