The growth in the number of Latino immigrants began to stall in 2008. Since then, Asians have been the single largest group of new immigrants arriving in the U.S. The Census Bureau now projects the Hispanic immigrant population to grow by 57% from 2015 to 2050.
World War II and Camp Tarawa. World War II changed everything. The war brought the military to the pastures outside of Waimea. Military facilities and homes were built. A huge tent city, called Camp Tarawa, was constructed on Parker Ranch land. Farmers settled in the area and began growing diversified crops to sell to the military or ship to Hilo for the War effort.
Calgary International Airport (YCC). Located in southern Alberta, Calgary is a great place to start your trip if you plan to visit Kananaskis, Canmore, or Waterton Lakes National Park. Additionally, The Calgary Airport is a short 128 kilometres from Banff. To get to the Banff town site you simply follow highway one west through the majestic foothills of Kananaskis. This drive between Calgary and Banff is a great introduction to the splender of the Canadian Rockies.