Colorado


 * Colorado **

By: BCM

History My state is Colorado, also known as the "Centennial State". All the states have a motto. Colorado's is "Nothing Without a Providence". All the states also have to applie for statehood. Colorado applied on August,1st,1876, and it was the 38th state that joined the Union. The state flower is the "Rocky Mountain Columbine" and the state bird is the "Lark Bunting".

Some very important things happened in Colorado. First, in 1706 Juan de Ulibarri claimed Colorado for Spain. He got this done by retrieving indians from El Cuartelejo. They begged him to stay and fight though, but he went anyway and claimed the state of Colorado for Spain. Next in 1803 the United States bought Colorado as Louisiana Purchase. All together the U.S. bought 800,000 miles of land and the total came to $15,000,000. They bought all this land from France. Later that century on August,1st,1876, Colorado became a state. It took 16 long years for Colorado finally to be allowed to join the Union. After that in 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park was established. There was one problem though, the land did not look natural, so the land was manipulated by Park Rangers to look more natural. I will be going to this National Park. Finally in 1956 the Water Storage was approved by Congress. This was made to help stop pollution. Those are somethings that happened in Colorado.

I want to go to Colorado because there is lots of history to learn about. There are also lots of cool activities to do. The first thing I will do is check into my Ski, Swim, and Spa resort. Then I will go and climb the Rocky Mountains. Next I will go to the Nuggets game, they play the Dallas Mavricks on the 27th. Then later the next day I will go to Rocky Mountain National Park. Then on the 3rd the Broncos play the Kanas City Cheifs. That is why I am going to Colorado.

Itinerary

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Today I will depart from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and arrive in Denver, Colorado

Friday, December 25, 2009

Today is Christmas we luckily got in early last night and my Mom went and got all the food. We also brought the gifts from Pennsylvania because it would not be a Christmas without them. I can't wait to get a bite of that Turkey and Mashed Potatoes. Then the Pumpkin Pie, my personal favorite desert. Then after that I will play with my gifts that I got that morning. I will be hanging around the hotel today I do not feel like doing anything on Christmas. I just want to be with my family.

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Today I will wake up and then go get some breakfast, I will get the Continentail Breakfast. Then I will go to the Spa til lunch time. Then I will go to a museum called " The Denver Science and Nature Museum." This will be real cool because I really enjoy science and how things work in Nature. Then I will go back to the hotel and get some Chinese food for dinner.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

I will wake up today and then find a good church to go to. Then I will go out to eat somewhere, I want some Ribs and Wings I think, they are my favorite foods When I get home I will probaly swim for a couple of 2 hours til I have to go to the Pepsi Center. After this I will go to the Denver Nuggets Basketball Game. They play the Dallas Mavericks at 6:00 in Denver. There I will get the a hot dog and hopefully a hat and a T-Shirt to remember my journey to the Pepsi Center.

Monday, December 28, 2009

Today I will be heading Northwestern toward The Rocky Mountains. Here I will stay for two days and one night. I will be renting a cabin. When I get up there later today I will be skiing down the Mountain. Then I will head back to by Cabin which is called The Lazy U. I will then rest and get ready for my huge day tomorrow as I attemped to hike some of the Rocky Mountains.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Today I am going to hike the Rocky Mountains, well some of it. I am planning to go at least 7 miles, but probaly more. This will take up most of my day, but when I get home I will get some serious rest for my next couple of days at Rocky Mountain National Park.

Wednesday, December 30,2009

Today I am going to Rocky Mountain National Park. It is very near the City of Steamboat Springs. Here I will go on a tour that will take me through the park. Hopefully I will be able to witness all the wild life that is in Colorado. This includes Elk, Bear, Deer, and much, much more. This will be one of my favorite parts because I love animals.

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Today I will leave from Steamboat Springs to go to the City of Rio Grande, here I will I will see some amazing canyons and possibly some more wildlife. There are also many beautiful rivers that I want to see. After this I will head back to my hotel in Denver and there we will celebrate New Years!!!

Friday, January 1, 2010

Aw man I am pooped I was up til 3:30 last night. I was eating wings, drinking Coke, and chilling with my family on New Years Eve. Right now my Mom is at the store buying Pork and Sauerkraut. Today I will mostly stay home in the morning and try to catch up on my sleep. I will probaly just practice my swimming at the Heated Pool my Hotel has. Then later we will go to the Buffalo Bill grave and museaum. I think it will be really cool to learn about the Cowboy legend. Boy will I be sleepy tonight!

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Today I will go the Fitness Facility and then to the Hot Tub. This is going to be very fun,and enjoyable. I will work hard with a private trainer, then go and chill in the Hot Tub and let my thoughts go away. Then after lunch I will go to the movies again, I am not sure what I am going to see though. Then later that night I will go the Elway Restraunt, It is named after the famous football player John Elway. I am so excited!!

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Here we go Denver!! Here we Go!! I can't wait today I am going to a Denver Bronco game. They play the Kansas City Cheifs at 2:15 at Invesco Field at Mile High. I am so excited!! I have been to lots of football games but I have never been to a Denver Broncos game. I hope they win.

Monday, January 4, 2010

I am so sad today I leave to go back to boring Harrisburg, PA. I really enjoyed Colorado and I may consider getting a house there someday. I really enjoyed my vacation and I am sad to see it end. :(

Flight Plans

Leaving From: Harrisburg, PA Departure Date: December, 24th, 2009 Departure Time: 10:05 a.m. Arrival Time: 4:37 p.m. Airline: Delta Flight Numbers: 3127, 2779, 1532 Layover: 1. Detroit, Michigan 2. Salt Lake City, Utah Length of Trip: 8 hours 32 minutes

Returning From: Denver, CO Departure Date: January, 4th, 2010 Departure Time: 6:22 a.m. Arrival Time: 3:56 p.m. Airline: Delta Flight Numbers: 2965, 6208 Length of Trip: 7 hours 34 minutes Destination: Harrisburg

Hotel

1st Hotel Ritz Carlton Hotel 1881 Curtis Street Denver, Colorado, 80202 1888-Travelocity Cost Per Night: $ 208 Amenities 1. Swimming Pool 2. Restraunt On-Site 3.Hot Tub/ Spa 4. Continenial Breakfast 5. Dry Cleaning/ Laundry

2nd Hotel The Ranch House 1800 Ranch Road, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 80487 1888-Travelocity Cost Per Night: $377 Amenities 1.Swimming Pool 2.Golf Course 3. Fitness Facilty 4.Kitchenette 5.Skiing/Snoboarding

3rd Cabin The Lazy U 3640 Highway 125, Granby, Colorado, 80446 970-887-3344 Cost Per Night: $155 Amenities 1. Horseback Riding 2. Fishing 3. Skiing/ Snoboarding 4. Golf Course 5. Ice Skating/ Tubing

Pre-Trip Planning

1. Feed My Dog 2. Feed My Cat 3. Make My Bed 4. Feed the Fish 5. Make the List for the Neighbor Who is Watching the House 6. Feed the Snake 7. Give all pets Water 8. Pack the Car 9. Shut Off Lights/ Go to The Bathroom 10.Lock the House and Leave for the Airport

Rental Car

Name of Rental Company: E-Z Rent a Car

Type of Car: SUV

Model of Car: Kia Sorento

Weekly Rate: $992

Mileage Allowed: Unlimited

Picking Up Vehicle: Denver / 12/24/09 /10:00 a.m.

Returing Vehicle: Denver / 1/4/10/10:10 a.m.

Estimated Costs

Gas- $50

Hotel- $3,280

Food- $1,800

Entertainment- $1,000

Shopping- $750

Round Trip Air- Fare- $2,757.75

Car Rental- $2,254

Miscellaneous- $100

Total- $11,991.75



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