Texas

By: SH
 * Texas **
 * __History I__**

As you already know the state name is Texas A.K.A The Lone Star State.In 1836 Texas applied for statehood. It took a good ten years for it to join the union in 1846. 6 years later Texas was a confederate teritorry. Its state flower is a Blue Bonnet. The state bird is a Mocking Bird. I myself have never seen one but I imagine they look pretty bad considering the climate they have. Texas has played a great role in history. 1540-1542 Francisco Coranado sets out on a journey to explore Texas for the Spanish. The Whole crew but three are killed by the harsh weather and rough terrain.10/2/1835 Texas is full of Americans who are through with being part of Mexico. A revolution begins.2/23/1836 The famous battle for the Alamo is fought. Nearly 600 Texans give their lives in this last stand against the Mexican Army more than 8,000 strong. This battle inspires Texans everywhere to rise up against Mexico. 1/10/1901 Texas discovers first oil under its surface. It then becomes a huge oil producer for America. 2/6/1978 I had to add this in the Steelers defeat the cowboys in the superbowl. It is an infamous day for Texas.

I want to go to texas because I think I would enjoy the endless amount of activities avalable to me in Texas. Although it is hard to do everything in five days, I will try to cram everything in. I will also enjoy this trip because I will get to see new places. Hopefuly this will be as fun as I think it will be for my family and I.

After breakfast I will go to watch the dallas cowboys training camp. Hopefully I will get an autograph. I would also like to tour around the new stadium built for the Cowboys in early 2009. Their not my favorite team but football is the most respected sport in Texas. Today My family and I will go and visit the historical site of the Alamo. Since my family is so entertained by this kind of stuff We will prrobably spend most of our day here. Then, at dinner we will discuss our exciting day at the Alamo. Today I am preparing my stomach for the giant 72 oz. Steak challenge. It is held at the Big Texan resteraunt in Armarillo. It is going to be the largest portion of beef I have ever attempted to eat in my life. With my mom constantly telling me how unhealthy it is for me I do not know if I can finish it. ( After I wake up at noon, we will go to the NASA Johnson space center in Houston. My family and I will get to see how astronauts train for their couragous missions into space. Maybe they will give us moon rocks as a souveneir. It is the last day of the trip. I am depressed because the last thing we get to do is go to a museum. It worked out perfectly geographicly speaking. Maybe it won't be so bad. At the end of the day I am sure I will be glad for going
 * __Itinerary II__**
 * Monday July 15,2010**
 * Tuesday July 16, 2010-San Antonio**
 * Wednesday July 17, 2010- Armarillo**
 * Thursday July 18, 2010-Houston**
 * Friday July 19, 2010-Houston**


 * __III Travel Plans__**

__Leaving From:__ Harrisburg

Airline: Delta airline Time: 6:30a.m Flight Number: 1925 Length of trip: 6 hours Destination: Austin ,Texas

__Returning From:__ Austin ,Texas

Airline: American airline Time: 6:10 Flight Number:1753 Length of Trip: 6 hours Destination: Harrisburg ,Pennsylvania


 * __IV Accommodations__**

Hotel name: Super 8 Austin North A.8128 N. Interstate 35 Austin, Texas B. 1-888-872-8356 C. $50.99 D. 1. Pool 2. Pets allowed 3. Wheelchair access 4. Interrior corridors 5. Free parking

Hotel name: Baymont Inn A. 17111 North Freeway Houston, TX B.1-888-872-8356 C. $44.00 D. 1. Swimming Pool 2. Courtesy Breakfast 3. Parking 4. High speed internet 5. Pets allowed


 * __V Pre-Trip Planning__**

1. Empty the dishwasher 2. Feed the dog 3. Water the plants 4. Record the Steelers new training camp show 5. Pack 6. Call family members/friends to brag to about trip 7. Plan the new school spirit drive 8. Sign up for rugby 9. Fill out car rental plans 10. Buy airplane tickets

__**VI Total of Estimated Costs**__

Gas-$927 Hotel-$306 Food-$280 Entertainment-$400 Shopping-$0 Round Trip Air Fare-$2,400 Car Rental-$393 Misc.-$100

Total- $4536

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 * __VII Bibliography__**