BREAKING NEWS:
View the amazing model of downtown Boulder, Colorado produced in SketchUp by Boulder's wizards of design software, @Last Software.

Welcome to the community of Google Earth explorers! Here are few quick and easy tips for a successful start:

1. Enable the Keyhole Community BBS layer in Google Earth so that you can see what has already been posted and described around the world. Click on the "MORE" links in the Placemark(TM) pop-up panels to learn more about each place.

2. Visit the Advice for New Members post (Wisdom ship below) and read those steps before posting.

3. Share your knowledge and experience by joining the community and then posting your placemarks. Ask your questions in the Support forums for friendly advice from experienced users.

4. See the newest Data Layers: Don't miss the Prudential Chicago post and the Nearest 50 Flikr photos.

Again, welcome to Google Earth.

P.S. Hint: menu bar: Help|Help Center, Help|Contents, and Tools|Measure