While preparing our home for friends one Sunday morning I’d made so many mistakes, starting by waking up late and ending with breaking my toe as the first […]
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Celebrate the States Week 18
Wrap-Up and Evaluation – “Stars, Stripes, and Future Trails!” Hooray, adventurers—you’ve road-schooled 48 states! Review highlights: Favorite parks? Best books/movies? Total membership savings (aim for $800+ like past […]
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Celebrate the States Week 17
States 46-48 – “Southwest Spirits: Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona” Desert dreams! Oklahoma (Nov. 16, 1907) land-rushed; New Mexico (Jan. 6, 1912) enchanted; Arizona (Feb. 14, 1912) canyoned grand. […]
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Celebrate the States Week 16
States 43-45 – “Western Wonders: Idaho, Wyoming, Utah” Gem states glow! Idaho (Jul. 3, 1890) potato-powered; Wyoming (Jul. 10, 1890) Yellowstone-roared; Utah (Jan. 4, 1896) canyon-carved. Idaho: Wyoming: […]
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Celebrate the States Week 15
States 40-42 – “Northern Frontiers: South Dakota, Montana, Washington” Mountains and majesty! South Dakota (Nov. 2, 1889) carved Rushmore; Montana (Nov. 8, 1889) big-skied; Washington (Nov. 11, 1889) […]
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Celebrate the States Week 14
States 37-39 – “Plains Power: Nebraska, Colorado, North Dakota” Rugged and radiant! Nebraska (Mar. 1, 1867) homesteaded; Colorado (Aug. 1, 1876) peaked high; North Dakota (Nov. 2, 1889) […]
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Celebrate the States Week 13
States 34-36 – “Civil War Echoes: Kansas, West Virginia, Nevada” Resilience shines! Kansas (Jan. 29, 1861) bled for freedom; West Virginia (Jun. 20, 1863) split for Union; Nevada […]
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Celebrate the States Week 12
States 31-33 – “Golden West: California, Minnesota, Oregon” Manifest Destiny calls! California (Sep. 9, 1850) gold-rushed; Minnesota (May 11, 1858) lakes abounded; Oregon (Feb. 14, 1859) trailed West. […]
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Celebrate the States Week 11
States 28-30 – “Lone Star to Heartland: Texas, Iowa, Wisconsin” Big skies and bold hearts! Texas (Dec. 29, 1845) rode tall; Iowa (Dec. 28, 1846) farmed strong; Wisconsin […]
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Celebrate the States Week 10
States 25-27 – “Frontier Fever: Arkansas, Michigan, Florida” Wild and wonderful! Arkansas (Jun. 15, 1836) sparkled with diamonds; Michigan (Jan. 26, 1837) lakes galore; Florida (Mar. 3, 1845) […]
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Celebrate the States Week 9
Compromises and contrasts! Alabama (Dec. 14, 1819) bloomed Southern; Maine (Mar. 15, 1820) rugged Northern; Missouri (Aug. 10, 1821) gateway West. Free Printable State Outlines Alabama: Maine: Missouri: