Problems with media queries.

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Hi!

Im having trouble getting the .intro (text not shrinking), .wildlife (narrow content) and the margin of the .main-footer (to much "empy" space) to display properly. I've looked over the media queries code numerous times and can't seem to find the problem.

Hope you all understand my question =)

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/* Media Queries -------------------- */

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .primary-content, .secondary-content { width: 90%; }

.wild-life { padding: 10% 12%; margin: 50px 0 20px; } }

@media (max-width: 768px) { .primary-content, .secondary-content { width: 100%; padding: 20px; border-top: none; }

.main-header { max-height: 380px; padding: 50px 25px 0; }

.title { font-size: 1.3rem; border: none; }

h1 { font-size: 5rem; line-height: 1.1; }

.arrow { display: none; }

.intro { font-size: 1rem; }

.resorts, .tips { float: none; width: 100%; }

.main-footer { margin: 20px 0; } }

Answer 1 · 2017-09-21T00:01:27Z

September 21, 2017 12:01am

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Lake Tahoe</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="css/style.css">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width">
  </head>
  <body> 
    <header id="top" class="main-header">
      <span class="title">Journey Through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
      <h1>Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
      <img class="arrow" src="img/arrow.svg" alt="Down arrow">
    </header>

<div class="primary-content t-border">
<p class="intro">
Lake Tahoe is one of the most breathtaking attractions located in California. It's home to a number of ski resorts, summer outdoor recreation, and tourist attractions. Snow and skiing are a significant part of the area's reputation.
</p>
<a class="callout" href="#more">Find out more</a>

      <div class="wildlife">
        <h2>Check out all the Wildlife</h2>
        <p>
          As spawning season approaches, the fish acquire a humpback and protuberant jaw. After spawning, they die and their carcasses provide a feast for gatherings of <a href="#mink">mink</a>, <a href="#bears">bears</a>, and <a href="#eagles">bald eagles</a>.
        </p>
      </div><!-- End .wildlife -->

<a class="callout" href="#wildlife">See the Wildlife</a>
</div><!-- End .primary-content -->

<div class="secondary-content t-border group"> 
      <div class="resorts">
        <img src="img/resort.jpg" alt="Resort">
        <h3>From Tents to Resorts</h3>
        <p>
          Lake Tahoe is full of wonderful places to stay. You have the ability to sleep in the outdoors in a tent, or relax like a king at a five star resort. Here are our top three resorts:
        </p>
        <ul>
          <li><a href="#hotels">Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel</a></li>
          <li><a href="#resorts">South Lake Tahoe Resorts</a></li>
          <li><a href="#lodging">Tahoe Ski Resort Lodging</a></li>
        </ul>
      </div>

      <div class="tips">
        <img src="img/mtn-landscape.jpg" alt="Mountain Landscape">
        <h3>Pack Accordingly</h3>
        <p>
          One of most important things when it comes to traveling through the great outdoors is packing accordingly. Here are a few tips:
        </p>
        <ol>
          <li>Bring layers of clothing</li>
          <li>Pack sunscreen</li>
          <li>Carry extra water just in case</li>
          <li>Pack light</li>
        </ol>
      </div>
</div><!-- End .secondary-content -->

<footer class="main-footer">
<p>All rights reserved to the state of <a href="#">California</a>.</p>
<a href="#top">Back to top &raquo;</a>
</footer>
  </body>
</html>

css

/* Web Fonts -------------------- */

@font-face {
  font-family: "Abolition Regular";
  src: url('../fonts/abolition-regular-webfont.eot');
  src: url('../fonts/abolition-regular-webfont.eot?#iefix') format('embedded-opentype'),
       url('../fonts/abolition-regular-webfont.woff') format('woff'),
       url('../fonts/abolition-regular-webfont.ttf') format('truetype');
}


/* Base Styles -------------------- */

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  color: #878787;
  margin: 0;
  font: 1em/1.5 "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
}

h1, h2 {
  font-family: "Abolition Regular", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifHelvetica, Arial, sans-serif ;
}


h1 {  
  font-size: 5.625rem; /* 90px/16px  */
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: normal;
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 5px #222;
  margin: 12px 0 0;
}

h2 {
  font-size: 3.3125em; /* 53px/16px  */
  font-weight: normal;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 .5em; /* 0 0 26px */
}

h3 {
  font-size: 1.25em; /* 20px/16px  */
  color: #48525c;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.7em; /* 34px */
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

ul,
ol {
  margin: 30px 0;
}

li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Pseudo-classes ------------------ */

a:link {
  color: rgb(255, 169, 73);
  text-decoration: none;
}

a:visited {
  color: lightblue;
}

a:hover {
  color: rgba(255, 169, 73, .4);
}

a:active {
  color: lightcoral;
}

/* Main Styles --------------------- */

.main-header {
  padding-top: 170px;
  height: 850px;

  background: linear-gradient(#ffa949, transparent 90%),
              linear-gradient(0deg, #fff, transparent),
                #ffa949 url('../img/mountains.jpg') no-repeat center;

  background-size: cover;
}

.title {
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.625rem; /* 26px/16px */
  letter-spacing: .065em;
  font-weight: 200;
  border-bottom: 2px solid;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.intro {
  font-size: 1.25em; /* 20px/16px */
  line-height: 1.6;  
}

.primary-content,
.main-header,
.main-footer {
  text-align: center;
}

.primary-content {
padding-top: 25px;
  padding-bottom: 95px;
}

.secondary-content {
padding-top: 80px;
padding-bottom: 70px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #dfe2e6;
}

.callout {
  font-size: 1.25em;
  border-bottom: 3px solid;
  padding: 0 9px 3px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.main-footer {
  padding-top: 60px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  border-bottom: 10px solid #ffa949;
}

.t-border {
  border-top: 2px solid #dfe2e6;
}

/* Layout Styles ------------------ */

.primary-content, 
.secondary-content {
  width: 75%;
  padding-left: 50px;
  padding-right: 50px;
  margin: auto;
  max-width: 960px;
}

.wildlife {
  color: white;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 18% 24%;
  border-top: 10px solid #ffa949;
  margin: 105px 0 60px;
  background: #434a52 url('../img/bear.jpg') no-repeat center;
  background-size: cover;
  box-shadow: 15px 15px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, .8);
  border-radius: 50px 10px 50px 10px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.arrow {
  width: 50px;
  margin-top: 150px;
}

/* Floated Columns ------------------ */

.resorts,
.tips {
  width: 46.5%;
}

.tips {
  float: left;
}

.resorts {
  float: right;
}

/* Float Clearfix ------------------ */

.group:after {
  content: "";
  display: table;
  clear: both;
}

/* Media Queries -------------------- */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .primary-content,
  .secondary-content {
  width: 90%;
 }

  .wild-life {
   padding: 10% 12%;
   margin: 50px 0 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .primary-content,
  .secondary-content {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px;
  border-top: none;
 }

 .main-header {
  max-height: 380px;
  padding: 50px 25px 0;
 }

 .title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  border: none;
 }

  h1 {
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
 }

  .arrow {
  display: none;
 }

  .intro {
  font-size: 1rem;
 }

  .resorts,
  .tips {
  float: none;
  width: 100%;
 }

  .main-footer {
  margin: 20px 0;
 }
}

Answer 2 · 2017-09-21T21:47:53Z

September 21, 2017 9:47pm

I have looked over your code, but still not sure what your question is. The .intro text does resize when viewed on a smaller screen. The footer does have a lot of whitespace but i notice in your media query you change the top and bottom margins, however the padding is left the same at 60px, is this correct?
The .wildlife class has not been changed in the media query for the less than 768px viewport, did you want to change the padding or margin in this element to allow more space for the text?

I hope this helps, but if i have misunderstood your question, please feel free to ask again.

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