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) badlands beckoned.
- History Spotlight: Pony Express and Rocky Mountain highs.
- RV Adventures: NE’s Chimney Rock; CO’s Rocky Mountain NP (high passes like Slumgullion!); ND’s Theodore Roosevelt NP.
- Media Magic: “Centennial” (CO miniseries); from thesurlyhousewife.com/books-about-north-dakota/.
- Hands-On Fun: Bison burgers and peak climbing games.
- Membership Perks: NARM at CO’s Denver Art Museum.
- Challenge: Homestead diorama—build your American dream!
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