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.

  • History Spotlight: Mormon Trail and first national park.
  • RV Adventures: ID’s Craters of the Moon; WY’s Devils Tower; UT’s Zion NP.
  • Media Magic: “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” (PG, WY/Utah); from thesurlyhousewife.com/books-about-idaho/.
  • Hands-On Fun: Spud stamps and arch-building.
  • Membership Perks: NARM at UT’s Springville Museum of Art.
  • Challenge: Geyser experiments—erupting excitement!

Idaho:

Wyoming:

Utah: