I sent this information to a fellow 'digger' - Genealogy researcher - but there are some URL's that might be of interest to others. ~~~~~~ Yes, Libby, they still need volunteers to transcribe/digitize census http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maggieoh/ezine/index.htm Or if you are more of the outdoors type, you could survey and record cemeteries. http://www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/memor_2.html#register While these sites are primarily of interest to genealogy researchers, others can enjoy learning about census projects, U S mapping, and scouting. USGenWeb Census Project (Genealogy) http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/nu/index.htm Sometime when you have several hours to explore maps of the US - and some of the Mideast - explore this site. USGeological Survey mapping information USGS: National Mapping Information The site at http://mapping.usgs.gov/ contains a large amount of information including the following: The National Map Mapping Library and Publications Regional Mapping Centers USGS Geographic Data Download For Parents, Teachers, and Students Family Tree Magizine (genealogy) http://www.familytreemagazine.com/ Young man works on his Eagle Scout award http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/fl/broward/1920/