ARIZONA

Arizona  by E.A.D

​  History:  Some of the history of Arizona is that it's nick name is The Grand Canyon State. Also its motto is Ditat Dues. Arizona applied for state hood on February 14th 1912. Also Arizona was joined to the union as the 48th state. Arizona's state flower is the Saquaro Cactus Blossom. It's state bird is the Cactus Wren. ​

 Some important historical events are in 1539- The Spanish claim Arizona Father Marcos DeNiza claimed Arizona for Spain. After that in 1752- Arizona became the first Spanish settlement the first permanent English settlement was established in Tubac after many revoilts from the Pima and Papago Tribes. Then in 1848- there was the Mexican war the United States won Mexican war and gained all of Arizona North the Gila River tough the treaty of Guoelalupe Hiddalgo. In 1854- Copper was descovered in Arizona. After that in 1968-1991 the United States Congress approved funding for the Central Arizona Project. A system of canals, tunnels,& pipes . ​  **​ I choose this state because of it's amazing lanscapes and it's warm weather all year around and there is alot of fun thing **  Some places you could go when and if you visit Arizona is The Old Town Tubac. In Old Town Tubac you could be laid back lodging in the midst of where art and history meet on a weekly or monthly basis and it has offering studio, workshop and exhibition space too. Another place you could go is the Grand Canyon it is a full year around vacation spots. It is 277 miles long and it is up to 18 miles wide. It took 3-6 million years to form.It includes 70 species of mammals 250 species of birds and 25 types of reptiles and amphybians. Another place that you could visit is Walnut Canyon In the pine forests near Flagstaff, Arizona, a steep canyon severs you can enjoy the nice out doors with your family you can go bike riding and hiking with family and pets and when you want to sit down for awhile you could do some bird watching too. Something else you could do in Arizona is you can go on a balloon rides and tours over the scenic Sonoran Desert preserver in North Pheonix, Scottsdale, and other Arizona areas just imagine yourself in gentle flight during the brisk winter air, or warm all year summer weather enjoying all of the local wildlife of the Sonoran Desert ** s to do in this amazing state of Arizona **  the rolling plateau. Twenty miles long, 400 feet deep and ¼-mile wide, it was carved <span style="color: #9d14e6; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"><span style="color: #a42bf3; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 190.08%;">by Walnut Creek over a period of 60 million years. Within its winding walls are natural riches - an abundant mix of plants and animals drawn there by water and varied topography. It seems a timeless place. Also you could go hiking on the Arizona Trail <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 132%;">. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">

<span style="color: #a02fe4; display: block; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 220%; text-align: center;">Itinerary: <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;"> Friday, july,2, 2010- Today i am going to departure from the International Airport in Baltimore Saturday July, 3, 2010- Today i am going to go to the grand canyon and i am looking forward to it's wonderful landscape and its beautiful ancient rocks.

Sunday, July, 4, 2010- Today we are going on a balloon ride throw out all of Arizona i am hope i see the Terranian Moutains with it's beautiful landscape.

Monday, July, 5, 2010- Now today we are going to the ASM the oldest and the largest anthropology musuem in the region and it brings life to the culture history of the greater southwest. the museums rich and varied collections are among the most significant resources in the nation for the study of the Southwest anthropy.

Tuesday, July, 6, 2010- Today we are going to the Biltmore Fashion Park to get some proper clothes for my visit in Arizona. Also I am hoping to see some Indian Craft shops.

Wednsday, July, 7, 2010- Today me and my family are going to the Reservation Lake in Apache Couty Arizona I am looking forward to the high tempertures and the Mogollan Mountains.

Thursday, July,8, 2010- Today we are going hiking on the Sedona. I am looking forward to the beautiful hiking trails. One of the most famous nature trail there is the famous Slide Rock.

Friday, July,9, 2010- Now I am going to departure from the Arizona airports back to Baltimore Airports.

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<span style="color: #321ded; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 210%;"> 10 THINGS I NEED TO DO BEFORE I LEAVE <span style="color: #f13232; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">*Eat breakfast
 * Feed cat
 * Feed dog
 * Feed fish
 * Find babysitter for fish
 * Water the plants
 * Clean my room
 * say goodbye to everyone
 * turn everything off
 * Get money from the bank []



<span style="color: #5c19e1; display: block; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 441%; text-align: center;">Estimated cost <span style="color: #5319d2; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 210%;"> <span style="color: #ff00e5; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Hotle- 1,799.69 Food- 630.00 Entertainment-2,295.12 Shopping-800.00 Round Trip Air Fare-1,266.55 Car Rental-535.82 Misc-105.00 Grand Total-7,432.18 []

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<span style="color: #3113ec; display: block; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 240%; text-align: center; vertical-align: sub;">Accommadations and directions __Arizona Grand Resort 8000 S.Arizona Grand Parkway Pheonix, Arizona 85044 <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">[] []
 * Golf__
 * Spa & Salon
 * Oasis Water Park
 * Fitness & Recreations
 * Dinning



<span style="color: #382dfb; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 210%;">My Resources <span style="color: #5bfb50; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 210%;">// Arizona //. Marchex,Inc., 2009. Web. Oct. & nov. 2009. <http:www.50states.com/arizona.htm>.

// Facts about the history of Arizona //. 1 Mar. 2009. Web. 3 Nov. 2009. <http:www.factsabout.org.uk/history-us-state-arizona.htm>.

// Arizona //. James Lay, Nov. 2009. Web. 10 Nov. 2009. <http://worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=aro&ar=arizona>.

// Things to do in Arizona // <span style="color: #5bfb50; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 210%; msoansilanguage: EN;">. <span style="color: #f11eee; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"><span style="color: #3608e7; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"><span style="color: #2dfb47; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; msoansilanguage: EN;">Page wise inc., 2009. Web. 16 Nov. 2009. [].