Idaho

​ Idaho By: DZ

__ I.History of state Idaho's state bird is the mountain bluebird. It lives near the mountains or in a nearby cluster of trees. Idaho's state flower is the Syringa. It grows where the soil is moist and well taken care of. Idaho's nickname is the Gem State. Idaho's state motto is "let it be perpetual." __

__ In 1805 Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were the first white men to be in Idaho.When they came the pass the Great Bitterroot Range.Then when they were helped by Nez Perce, the three men were able to build canoes to travel over water.They traveled down clean waters to get to the Columbia river.In 1809, David Thompson, a Canadian explorer, built a fur-trading post on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille.But up to 1843 two more posts were built. One was fort hall founded by the American Nathaniel Wyeth.In 1836, Henry and Eliza Spalding the two Presbyterian missionaries traveled to the Idaho region.During this time they established the Lapwai Mission Station which is near present day Lewiston.Eliza spalding was the first women to travel over the northwest.In 1855 the first farmers came to Idaho. A group of mormors began farming then established Fort Lemhi. In 1860 another group of mormos started the first permanat settlement. __

__ You should definitely go to Idaho for the beautiful mountain ranges. There are lots of historical sites there. There are some riverside beaches. I recommend seeing the Idaho Muesuem of history. Or going to the Silver wood Theme park if you are looking the have a very good time. There are also some holiday inns that have some nice swimming pools if you want to relax.If you like the great outdoors than check out the silver wood campsite.

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II.Itinerary __ Day 1-Jan. 20, 2 ____ 010 We will leave for the airport from our home at 6:30 AM. We will board the plane at 9:33 AM. We will arive in Boise at 5:41 PM.From the airport we will rent a car.After all this you will just got to a resteraunt for dinner then check in at The Grove Hotel. __ __ Day 2-Jan. 21, 2010 First we will wake up and eat at the free continental breakfast. For the rest of the morning we will swim in the indoor pool. We will go out to lunch at a restaurant. Then, we will go to the Banbury Golf Course to play a round of golf. We will go out to dinner at a 5-star restaurant. Day 3-J ____ a ____ n. 22, 2010 We will again have the fr ____ ee continental breakfast. Then, we will pack up everything to move to the Hotel 43. We will eat lunch at a nearby rest ____ aurant. We will go to the Boise Little Theater to watch three plays. We will eat at the dinner theater. We will return to the hoteland play pool in the rec room until it is time for bed. Day 4-Jan. 23, 2010 We will eat the continental breakfast. We will head to a nearby sports store to purchase ski equipment. Then we will drive to Bogus Ski Resort. We will ski all day. Dinner is at a Bogus restaurant. Then, we will go back to the hotel for the night. Day 5-Jan. 24,2010 We will get br ____ eakfast for the car and head to The Penitarary Idaho State History Site. We will look at the paintings from Idaho. We will read about the state's history. At the end of the day, we will eat dinner at a restaurant and then go to the hotel. Day 6-Jan.25,2010 We will wake up and eat our last breakfast at the hotel. We will then pack up everything and prepare to go home. Once we arrive at the airport we will returned our rented car and board the plane to go home. Once home we will unpack and make ourselves at home. __ __ _ III.Flight Plans Leaving from:Baltimore-Washington Airport Departure Date:Jan.20,2010 Departure Time:9:33 AM Airline: United Airlines Flight Numbers:441-6655 Layover City and State:Denver, Colorado Length of Trip(one way):8hours 8minutes Destination:Boise,Idaho Returning From:Boise,Idaho Departure Date:January.20,2010 Departure Time:7:31AM Airline:United Airlines Flight Numbers: 6384-16 Layover City and State:Chicago,Illinois Length of trip:7hours 4minutes Destination: Baltimore,Pennsylvania

Car rental Company:Hertz Car:Mini van Pick up:Jan 20,6:00 PM Drop off:Jan 25,6:30 AM __ __ _ // IV.Accommodations // __ __ I.The Grove Hotel A.245 S Capitol Boulevard Boise,ID 83702 Boise B.1-888-Travelocity C.$83.81/night D.Amenities 1.Wheelchair Accessible 2.Continental Breakfast 3.Swimming Pool 4.High-Speed Internet 5.Dry Cleaning/Laundry __ __ II.Hotel 43 A.481 Grove Street Boise,ID 83702 B.1-888-Travelocity C.$90.38/night D.Amenities 1.Wheel Chair Accessible 2.Hot Tub 3.Non-smoking 4.Meeting Rooms 5.Fitness clubs __ __ V.Pre-trip Planning 1.Turn off all the lights 2.Charge my cell phone 3.Double check my luggage 4.Clear the answering machine 5.Turn off the heater in my room 6.Unplug all extension cords 7.Lock the door 8.Clean up 9.Turn gas off for the stove 10.Give trusted neighbor a key to check on house  __ VI.Estimated costs Gas:50.00 Hotel:503.46 Food:840.00 Entertainment:1,045.00 Shopping:300.00 Airfare:3,230.40 Car Rental:239.51 Misc.:20.00 Total:6,628.37

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