Colorado is the state I am doing. Why you ask? I am doing Colorado because most of my family is from Denver, and I just wanted to learn more about the state. While doing research about my state I learned a lot so I am excited to go tell my relatives what I learned. I learned the big things about Colorado, landmarks, state symbols, etc. So if you want to learn about Colorado, this is the paper for you.
Landmarks Colorado is a state of many landmarks, but I will only tell you about one or two. God’s Gardens is one of the more beautiful,and natural landmarks. God’s Gardens became an official “tourist trap” in 1971 and attracted many people. The park is a total of 1,300 acres and is full of hiking trails,
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Kate was born April 19,1997 in Colorado. What makes her famous? well she is a very successful actress, she has been in lots of movies. She has a very successful career, she previously just came out with an athletic clothing line called “Fabletics”. She is one of my favorite actresses.
State Insect Colorado’s state insect is the Colorado Hairstreak Butterfly. The Hairstreak Butterfly became the state insect in 1996. What color is this butterfly? well it comes in many colors, according to Wikepedia.com “it comes in blue, purple, black ,and orange”The scientific name for the “Hairstreak butterfly” is Hypaurotis Crysalus. This butterfly is native to the Southwestern part of the U.S. and Northern Mexico.
State Stone Colorado’s state stone is the Aquamarine. “The Aquamarine stone was chosen by the act of general assembly on April 30, 1971” (Ayer). The characteristics of the stone, its light blue and dark green , and very small. Colorado is known for it’s Aquamarine mines. It can be found in many different sizes, it just depends where you
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It was discovered on Pikes Peak which is in Colorado. When was it discovered? well I couldn't find an exact date but the year was 1862.” It was discovered by a scientist named C.C. Perry”(Ayer).finally it became the state tree on March 7, 1993. State Flower
Colorado’s state flower is the Colorado Blue Columbine. People say it is very delicate, even the lightest touch can damage it. The Colorado Blue Columbine became the state flower on April 4, 1899. They are so precious to Colorado you can’t pick more than 25 a day! Actually it is illegal to pick more than 25.
State Song Colorado’s state song is “Where the Columbines Grow”. The whole song describes what the landscape is in Colorado and all of the wildlife. If you want to learn a little bit about Colorado but don't have time, you should listen to this song. “Where the Columbines Grow” became the state song on May 8, 1915, it was chosen by the act of general assembly” (Ayer). They’re are actually 2 official state songs but “Where the Columbines Grow” is the main state
Carlsbad Caverns is a cool natural creation. With mystical bats lurking within and plus the beautiful land surrounding it. It isn't that well know so if people are looking for calm, pretty places on earth or even pretty states that aren't overpopulated and are very
Within the state of Colorado lies a well know national park, which is known for its breathtaking geologic features and history of ancient civilizations. This site of interest is known as Mesa Verde National Park. In the Spanish language, Mesa Verde means green table. This park serves a medium for the protection of the thousands of well-known archeological sites that lie within it. Many of these preserved sites served as a home for its inhabitants, the Ancestral Pueblo people, over a thousand years ago. It is estimated that this was most likely around AD 600 to about 1300.
Californians surprisingly lead the way in migration to Colorado averaging one in every seven residents moving to Colorado. Texas, Florida, Arizona, and Illinois were the following states after California in migration to Colorado in 1997. Although people are migrating to Colorado in large numbers recently, the population growth has taken its toll on the state affecting traffic, schools with overcrowding, and real estate prices. So what are people doing when they migrate to Colorado? Obviously people are becoming attracted to the state for various reasons including most importantly the family type setting in a small city lifestyle. The family setting that has lured people to migrate to Colorado contributes greatly to birthrates that have sky rocketed resulting in a tremendous increase in the state's population .
"The New Empire of the Rockies: A History of Northeast Colorado. BLM Cultural Resources Series (Colorado: No. 16)." National Parks Service. National Parks Service, n.d. Web. 14 Feb. 2014. .
Long before interstates, college sports teams and cross-country travelers divided and merged the two states of Wyoming and Colorado, a natural border acted as a divider between the two. Near Carr, Colorado any traveler venturing down Interstate 25 drives directly through Natural Fort. A very interesting and large rock formation, Natural Fort once acted as a rest stop for travelers between Colorado and Wyoming. As cities in both states grew closer to one another it was closed, however, it still acts as a natural border between the two states.
Arizona became a state in 1912. Arizona is the 48 state. Arizona is a large state that is located is the south western part of the United States. Arizona has 6 interstate highways within the state. Arizona is part of the Four Corners. I t is the only place in the United States where the boundaries of four states meet. The capital of Arizona is Phoenix. Arizona has the largest U.S Indian populations. There are more than 14 tribes that are represented on 20 reservations. Arizona is the 6th biggest state.
While building the Transcontinental Railroad, there were many problems, such as Indian troubles, delays, and construction difficulties. Crossing the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevadas was one of the toug...
Colorado is such a beautiful state. It brings in a lot of outsiders but not only for its beauty, but for its history as well. Travelers and tourists have been visiting Colorado since before the 19th century. However, during the 19th century, the development of Colorado boomed greatly because of its iconic people and the fact that so many travelers and tourists enjoyed seeing Colorado. The people contributed to making Colorado history more appealing to tourists so the state really emerged. Tourism has led Colorado to great lengths and still to this day, Colorado brings in many travelers and tourists.
Walsh, John. "Q&A: Legal Marijuana in Colorado and Washington." The Brookings Institution. Washington Office on Latin America, 21 May 2013. Web. 26 Feb. 2014.
In 1629, a group of Franciscans stationed at the village of Oraibi named the giant mountains they saw San Francisco, in honor of St. Francis of Assisi . Opinions over the use of the peaks by Native tribes and this new influx of culture are as far apart as the names they call the mountain itself. At over a mile high, the San Francisco Mountains tower over the predominantly Anglo town of Flagstaff to the south. The mountain range was actually formed by a volcano that is now inactive. These peaks have long been considered sacred ground by thirteen Native American tribes, including the Hopi and the Navajo. As the importance of the use of the peaks has intensified among both recreationally and economically for the city of Flagstaff so too has the controversy generated more heat among Native tribes. Opening in 1937, the Arizona Snowbowl is one of the oldest running ski resorts in the country. Since that time the Snow Bowl has created adversity everywhere from environmentalists to Native Americans. The only way to understand the legitimacy of these Native American claims is to take a closer look at how the peaks relate to their religion and way of life. This will be done through the two most dominant voices of the battle, the Navajo and Hopi. This comprehension is necessary in order to fully understand the hardships and tribulations many spiritual Natives have endured in trying to protect their sacred land, even when the law is seemingly on their side.
The Colorado RIver is best known for being the principal river of the southern United States and Mexico, but it soon could lose that title. Running about 1,500 miles long, the river is a vital source of water for agricultural and urban areas in the southern desert lands of North America. However over the past decade or so, the river has begun to deteriorate. There are many causes and solutions to the deterioration of the Colorado River.
Marble Colorado, is located in the Rocky Mountains that was incorporated in 1899. The town is the location of a historic Yule Marble quarry along the Rocky Mountains in western Colorado. Quarry operations began in the late 19th century.
This legalization allowed anyone to smoke and possess up to an ounce of marijuana as long as you are over the age of 21. Colorado is not just making a difference for the people that need it medically but even a difference for the people that do not need it at all. Since they legalized the drug in Colorado, petty arrests have decreased from almost 6,000 yearly to 120 yearly. As an added bonus, Colorado made a profit of almost seventy million dollars in marijuana tax revenue . This money went towards improving schools and the community. The alcohol revenue earned grew and just under forty two million in the same year. 19.6 million will go to the education system for Colorado in comparison to the previous year when there was only 13.9 million going towards the education (Ryan). Not only did it create revenue for the community and school systems, it also created many open jobs for people of the area. It also helps provide information about medical marijuana and where it comes from .
Arizona is composed of 1 billion tons of rock. The Grand Canyon stretches 18 miles across and 277 miles long and more then a mile deep. It is so vast that is even seen from space. The river is 1450 miles long and 800 million gallons of water for every hour.
California, the Golden State, a place where people from around the world come to for the