Dallas, TX

What a day!! It was BIG, just like Texas: class pictures, salsa, BBQ, Roller coasters, Bill Nye, and so much more! I am sure that I forgot something but it was that big!! We discussed new terms like metropolis, can do, skyline, Texas Tea, landmark, conspiracy theory, cookoffs, how cities can actually suffer from inferiority complexes too and so much more!!

"Everything is big in Texas," "Live Large, Think Big" those are just a couple of things that we heard today in Dallas. What a neat town and amazing and sometimes sad history. We rode on the Texas Star and went out to Southfork Ranch. Who shot Jr?

Dallas is the third-largest city in the state of Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. Residents of Dallas are called Dallasites. The city covers 385 square miles and is the county seat of Dallas County. As of July 1, 2006, U.S. Census estimates put central Dallas at a population of over 1.2 million. The city is the main economic center of the 12-county Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area—at 6 million people, it is the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Dallas is listed as a gamma world city by the Loughborough University Globalization and World Cities Study Group & Network.

Dallas was founded in 1841 and formally incorporated as a city on 2 February 1856. The city's economy is primarily based on the petroleum industry, telecommunications, computer technology, banking, and transportation. It is the core of the largest inland metropolitan area in the United States and lacks any navigable link to the sea—Dallas's prominence despite this comes from its historical importance as a center for the oil and cotton industries, its position along numerous railroad lines, and a strong industrial and financial sector.

Little Rock, AR

Jake came in and told us Little Rock. We looked at the demographics and agribusiness. It was neat to walk around the University of Arkansas! We learned that the Arkansas River is a tributary to the Mississippi River!

We learned about the heroes of Central High today. 9 students that dared to go to a desegregated high school in 1957. An amazing story. We saw the capital building which is a small version of our capital building in Washington D.C. We learned a lot about the area and the history!

Little Rock is the capital and the most populous city of the State of Arkansas. It is also the county seat of Pulaski County and had a city population of 184,422 in the 2006 census estimates. It and North Little Rock, Arkansas are co-principal cities of the six-county Little Rock-North Little Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area, an area with a population of 652,834 people, according to 2006 census estimates. The MSA is in turn included in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Pine Bluff Combined Statistical Area, which had a population of 829,032 in the 2006 census estimates.

Located near the geographic center of Arkansas, Little Rock derives its name from a small rock formation on the south bank of the Arkansas River called La Petite Roche (the "little rock"). The "little rock" was used by early river traffic as a landmark and became a well-known river crossing.

Memphis, TN

We couln't help but dance in Memphis today. What a rich history. There are all sorts of museums here along with all sorts of places to see. We will have to make it to Graceland, the Gibson guitar factory, the Civil rights museum and so much more!! We learned all about the King of Rock and Roll. Elvis lived quite a life and even served his country for 6 years. We met Samantha Presley and she told us all about his life.

There is a rich history here with music and the Civil Rights Movement. The more you explore this city the more amazing it becomes!

Memphis is a city in the southwest corner of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. Memphis rises above the Mississippi River on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff just south of the mouth of the Wolf River.

As of 2006, Memphis had an estimated population of 670,902, making it the largest city in the state of Tennessee, the second largest in the southeastern region (only to Jacksonville, Florida), and the 17th largest in the United States.

The greater Memphis metropolitan area, including the adjacent counties of Mississippi and Arkansas, has a population of 1,260,581. This makes Memphis the second largest metropolitan area in Tennessee, surpassed only by metropolitan Nashville.

St. Louis, MO

"The home of the Blues, BBQ, Gateway Arch, the Cardinals, the Oregon Trail and Westward Expansion!'

Wow talk about history and lessons. From early settlers to the worlds fair and the Gateway Arch, this town has it all!

We danced to Chuck Berry music!

St. Louis is an independent city in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is bordered by the Mississippi River on the east and by St. Louis County on the north, south, and west. St. Louis is the largest metropolitan area in Missouri. Sometimes written as Saint Louis, the city is named for King Louis IX of France. St. Louis is known for its French and German heritage and Victorian past. Two events at the beginning of the 20th century, the 1904 World's Fair and 1904 Olympic Games (the first ever held in the United States) are of particular pride to St. Louisans. In the 21st century, St. Louis has transformed from a manufacturing and industrial economy into a globally known focus for research in medicine, biotechnology, and other sciences.

Journal:

Today we met Emma, just like me. She taught us about the Gateway Arch. She is 36.

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Today in St. Louis Kory and I were at the Gateway Arch. We saw a skydiver jumping off.

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Today I found this black hole in the ground. Then suddenly... to be continued in next #20

I flew up into the air. When I came back down I dug up the cylinder thing. It was a cannon.

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Today we met Emma. It was fum. Sam O. and Kory and I biked 20 miles. When we got back, Kory and Sam O. didn't want to ride so I rode 20 miles again. It was fum. Avery and I watched the Cardinals vs. Twins. It was fum.

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Today I got 29 Cardinal tickets. I want to go to the stadium. I got $500.28. After that I bought 29 Coca Cola bottles for all 27 of us. I went to see the blues. I saw Chuck Berry.

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Chicago, IL

We met Windy from Chicago today and she showed us just what a great town this is! Man, talk about a lot to do and a fascinating history!! What a place!

Chicago, is the largest city in the state of Illinois and the largest in the Midwest. With its population of over 2.8 million people located almost entirely in Cook County Chicago is the third largest city in the United States. The population of Chicago's metropolitan area, which extends over several counties, contains over 9.7 million people in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana, making it the third largest metropolitan area in the U.S. Rich in history and renowned for its innovative and influential architecture, Chicago is classified as an alpha world city.

Located at the site of a portage between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River watershed, Chicago was incorporated as a city in 1837. It rapidly became a major transportation hub, as well as the business, financial, and cultural capital of the Midwest.

Journal:

On my trip to Chicago I did a lot of things. I went shopping at Miracle Mile. Then I went to see the filed museum. Next I went to the art gallery, the pictures were amazing! Next I went to the Wrigley Stadium to see the Cubs. I said, "Go Cubs, it is your birthday, we are going to party like it is your birthday!" (I think Wrigley feels like a party.)

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Today we met a girl named Windy. She goes with "The Windy City." She told us about the Field Museum and the modern art sculptures. Sue the dinosaur was at the Field Museum!

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Today Kory and I biked 6 miles on the way back, Kory and I had a race. Kory won, it was fun. Today I biked to the Wrigley gum factory. I fell in the mixer. Logan, Sam O., Avery and I had to chew it. It was not fun for me. I was sticky. Luke and I laughed. I wanted to go to the car wash. It was fum. I was wet.

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Today we were in Chicago, Illinois. We met Windy, she was in Wrigley Family. If you don't know who they are they make chewing gum!

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Today I went to the Navy Pier Bridge. First I went on the farris wheel. Then I got a tour on a little boat. I picked up some hot dogs for $150.20. Then I went to get some Wrigley to content me.

Today I went to the Wrigley Gum Factory. I got a lot of gum. Then I biked on the beach. It was great. Then I got a tour of the Sears Tower. It was amazing. Then I went to an art gallery. Then I went to the grocery store. To buy some food. Then I went to Kohls to buy some new clothes.

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Today I got hired to work at the Miracle Mile. First I drove out to get stock. I drove to the warehouse. I came back with a truckload of stock. Demand was big that day and I earned $200. I bought 2EE all new cassettes (gears)!

I had $100 left so I bought 2EE all new brakes.

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Chicago Illinois, Today when we were in Chicago Kory and I were biking and not paying attention to the road. So we biked into the factory and hit someone. We rode right into the gum and the worker did to. The End

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Today I went to the Wrigley factory and I saw Logan fall in. When were back in the campsite it smelled like gum. I saw Windy Wrigley working there.

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At the campsite Cec, JR, Katybug, AA and I (KS) were making breakfast at 5:30 AM. We saw a lion acting like a dog. We were making toad in the hole. It was cold.

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I went to the chewing gum factory. I bought 50 packs. I bought the most packs or gum. I chewed 7 packs in one day.

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Milwaukee, WI

Did you know?

* Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin.

* Is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan.

* Was created by 3 towns coming together.

* Has professional sports teams.

We learned this and so much more. We got to taste cheese and talked about it being the cheese state and heavy in agriculture. We even got to play an interactive game that taught us about Milwaukee!

Milwaukee is the largest city in the state of Wisconsin and 22nd largest (by population) in the United States. The city is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. As of the 2006 U.S. Census estimate, Milwaukee had a population of 602,782. The city is the main cultural and economic center of the Milwaukee–Racine–Waukesha Metropolitan Area with a population of 1,773,519.

Once known almost exclusively as a brewing and manufacturing powerhouse, Milwaukee has taken steps in recent years to reshape its image. In the past decade, major new additions to the city have included the Milwaukee Riverwalk, the Midwest Airlines Center, Miller Park, an internationally renowned addition to the Milwaukee Art Museum, and Pier Wisconsin, as well as major renovations to the Milwaukee Auditorium and U.S. Cellular Arena. In addition, many new skyscrapers, condos, lofts, and apartments have been constructed in neighborhoods on and near the lakefront and riverbanks

Journal:
Today I found a heated pool. The sign said heated pool. I jumped in and OUT. I was COLD. I read the sign. It said not heated since 1971. Next time I will read the sign.

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Madison, WI

What an awesome city!! Man would this be a great place to go to college. Part of its beauty is that it is built on an isthmus! State street is a fun place to visit. We learned all about the U of W and their rivalry with the U of M. We also learned that the Gophers have not had the Paul Bunyan's Axe for quite some time.

Madison also has a rich cycling history with the Heidens' and the Phinney's.

Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

The 2006 population estimate of Madison was 223,389, making it the second largest city in Wisconsin, after Milwaukee, and the 82nd largest in the United States. The city forms the core of the United States Census Bureau's Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Dane County and neighboring Iowa and Columbia counties. The Madison MSA had a 2006 estimated population of 543,022, and is one of the fastest-growing in Wisconsin.

Journal

One day I went to the Mall of America. I went on the Pepsi ride. It was fum. When it was done we went to Lego Land. I went into to a cool place. I was surprised by all the Legos.

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Today in Madison, Wisconsin I went to see the Gophers lose again to the Badgers. I went to the Gophers game and to my surprise they won.

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Luke and I went biking it wasn't fum. Luke threw my bike at my head. Luke, Taylor and I went to see the Gophers game. I saw Sam M. The Gophers won. They played the Badgers. Sam M. and I snuck out of the Gopher's Game. Then we biked 6 miles. Sam and I were happy. Luke and Taylor are still at the game. Sam and I biked to the ice cream shop. Sam and I had some ice cream. It was fum. Luke and I are happy but oh well. We biked two miles and it was fun.

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Hi its me, it is Barbarinski. Today we were in Madison and we met Madison. It was Emma's cousin and they looked like twins.

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We met Madison from Madison, Wisconsin. She was really nice. She talked about the state capital and the Golden Gophers vs. Wisconsin.

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Today we met Madison from Madison. She was very funny. She is Emma's sister. She told us about famous people and history. It was awesome.

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Today we were in Madison, Wisconsin. We learned about Vinne Ream. DO you know who he is? We learned about speed skating. I would do speed skating. I would be first.

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Duluth, MN

WOW! Did we learn about Duluth! What an interesting place with tons to see and do. The history is amazing. We learned about the Great Lakes, from the shipwrecks to the export, import trade. It is beautiful here. The North Shore of Superior offers many amazing views and continues to teach us of times long ago. What fun and learning! We even got to mine for iron ore and practice ways to conserve the earth!

There is so much to see and do here! There is Canal Park, the Depot and two world famous races held here every year!

Duluth is a seaport city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the county
seat of St. Louis County. The city had a total population of 86,918 in
the 2000 census and the metropolitan census including outer suburbs and
villages was estimated to be roughly 184,000. At the westernmost point
on the north shore of Lake Superior, Duluth is linked to the Atlantic
Ocean 2,300 miles (3,700 km) away via the Great Lakes and Erie
Canal/New York State Barge Canal or Saint Lawrence Seaway passages and
is the Atlantic Ocean's westernmost deep-water port.
Duluth forms a metropolitan area with Superior, Wisconsin, Called the
Twin Ports, these two cities share the Duluth-Superior Harbor and
together are one of the most important ports on the Great Lakes,
shipping coal, iron ore (taconite), and grain. As a tourist destination
for the Midwest, Duluth features America's only all-freshwater
aquarium, the Great Lakes Aquarium, the Aerial Lift Bridge which spans
the short canal into Duluth's harbor, "Park Point", the world's second
longest freshwater sandbar, spanning 6 miles, and is a launching point
for the North Shore.

Minneapolis, MN

Man oh man is there a lot to be proud of and do in the Twin Cities! The history is amazing and the variety of things to do could keep you going every day for a year!!!!

Minneapolis is the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Hennepin County. The city lies on both banks of the Mississippi River, just north of the river's confluence with the Minnesota River, and adjoins Saint Paul, the state's capital. Known as the Twin Cities, these two cities form the core of Minneapolis-St. Paul, the fifteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.5 million residents. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of the city of Minneapolis at 372,811 people in 2005. The Metropolitan Council estimate for 2006 was 387,970.

Abundantly rich in water, the city has twenty lakes and wetlands, the Mississippi riverfront, creeks and waterfalls, many connected by parkways in the Chain of Lakes and the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway. Minneapolis was once the world's flour milling capital and a hub for timber, and today is the primary business center between Chicago, Illinois, and Seattle, Washington. America's most literate city, Minneapolis builds cultural organizations that draw creative people and audiences to Minneapolis for theater, visual art, writing and music. The community's diverse population has a long tradition of charitable support through progressive public social programs and through private and corporate philanthropy.

Jopurnal:
Today Gavin, Luke, Taylor, Noah and I had fum because I accidently fell off my bike. We all told jokes on our ride every time we saw an animal. One day I biked six miles.
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Today we met Lena Olson. She told us facts about Minneapolis. Did you know that Minnesota leads the country in bike trails? She told us so much I used two pages.

Today I went to Fort Snelling with Luke the Man. I shot down all the bad wooden soldiers with the cannon. Then Luke tried, he shot down all the good wooden soldiers. I said, Oh Luke.

Today I went to Elm Creek with Luke. We raced to where we put the checkered flag. Luke won but it was fun.

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Today we were in Minneapolis, my home state. The best part was I went to visit my family in Champlin. It was such a nice day and time. Everything was normal and my dog was noddy. Today I went to the Mississippi Mile, it was fum! Today I went to Elm Creek tubing. WHOA! These are some steep hills. Here I go again, WHOAAAAA!

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Today we saw Lena Olson. She kept on talking and talking, she reminded me of Mr. E. Then it was time for her to go. She looked a LOT like me.

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Yesterday me and Mr. E. went to Valley Fair. We went on all of the rides. We were going to get some soda, I said to Neil, I don't have any money Neil. He gave me some of his money. I said, Thank you Neil. We both got sodas. It was fum!

Today Neil and I went to underwater world. I touched a sting rays tail. I got zapped and so did Neil. Somebody brought us to the hospital. We woke up and then we saw lots of dead fish on the wall. We fainted and woke up after that. We had medicine and stayed in the hospital for 10 hours. Our moms and dads were scared. We went back home but we were still sick. After that we took a big gulp of medicine. We got better.

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Kory and I went to Mall of America. I went on every ride, so did Kory. The first ride I went on was the Sponge Bob One. When I was done I just thought of that. We ate lunch right before I went on the roller coaster. I should have let my belly settle. Then we went to the Viking's game. They won. I said, Tomorrow is another day. First thing in the morning we will go fishing Kory.
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Today we met a girl named Lena Olson. She told us about the Springbrook Nature Center and the Bald Eagle!!!

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When we were at the sculpture gardens. I thought it would be fun to clmb the cherry and the spoon. So I tried it. Unfortunatly it did not work out. The security chased me out. I did not try that again when I went again.

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Des Moines. IA

What an incredible city. Our guest made it sound close to heaven. I am ready to move there today!! It seems like the one amazing thing this city has going for it is balance! They are BBA!

Des Moines is the capital of and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 92nd in terms of population in the United States according to 2006 estimates with 534,230 residents according to United States Census Bureau. The population was 198,682 at the 2000 census.

Des Moines is a major center for the insurance industry and also has a sizeable financial services and publishing business base. The city is the headquarters for the Principal Financial Group, the Meredith Corporation, and Ruan Transportation. Other major corporations such as Wells Fargo, ING Group, Marsh, and Pioneer Hi-Bred have large operations in or near the metro area. Forbes Magazine ranked Des Moines as the fourth "Best Place for Business" in 2007. Des Moines was named the 'hippest city in the USA' in a 2003 article in Fast Company Magazine.

Recently, Des Moines has been experiencing rapid growth in the western and northern suburbs. Downtown Des Moines has been undergoing many new developments as well.

Des Moines is an important city in presidential politics as the capital of Iowa, which is home to the Iowa Caucus. The Iowa Caucus has been the first major electoral event in nominating the President of the United States since 1972; therefore many presidential candidates set up headquarters in Des Moines.

Lincoln, NE

Hey, Lincoln on Lincoln's birthday!!!!!

We learned about Nebraska football today and all of the neat things about Lincoln. It has quite a history and we talked about why cities would fight over where a capital city was. There was quite a fight over where the capital was going to be in Minnesota.

Did you know that David Letterman went to the University of Nebraska? Or that Former Vice President Dick Cheney is from as well?

The City of Lincoln is the capital and the second most populous city of the U.S. state of Nebraska. Lincoln is also the county seat of Lancaster County and the home of the University of Nebraska. The population was 241,167 at the 2006 census estimate.

We talked about supply and demand from the perspective of a farmer. It was a fun economics lesson and I think the group really got it!

Lincoln started out as the village of Lancaster, which was founded in 1856, and became the county seat of the newly-created Lancaster County in 1859. The capital of Nebraska Territory had been Omaha since the creation of the territory in 1854; however, most of the territory's population lived south of the Platte River. After much of the territory south of the Platte considered annexation to Kansas, the legislature voted to move the capital south of the river and as far west as possible. The village of Lancaster was chosen, in part due to the salt flats and marshes. However, Omaha interests attempted to derail the move by having Lancaster renamed after the recently-assassinated President Abraham Lincoln. At the time, many of the people south of the river had been sympathetic towards the Confederate cause and it was assumed that the legislature would not pass the measure if the future capital was named after Lincoln. The ploy did not work, as Lancaster was renamed Lincoln and became the state capital upon Nebraska's admission to the Union on March 1, 1867.

Grand Island, NE

We learned where the name Grand Island came from. It is named after "La Grande Isle" named by the fur traders for the Island in the Platte River. We also learned about twisters and the sand hill cranes migration. There was an "anticyclonic" tornado in 1980 that repeatedly tore through the town. What a scary story! The sand hill cranes are amazing as they fill the sky! Mrs. Graen actually got to share her Grand Island story dealing with the sandhill cranes! It was wonderful!

Grand Island is known for agriculture! Beef and beans are the name of the game.

Grand Island is a city in Hall County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 42,940 in the 2000 census and had grown to 44,632 by 2006. It is the county seat of Hall County. Grand Island is home to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center (NLETC) which is the sole agency responsible for training law enforcement officers throughout the state.

Journal:

Kory and I went biking. It was fum. We saw a squirrels fighting over a nut. Today I biked 6 miles it was fum.

Yesterday I was in the hospital because Kory and I thought the squirrels were playing but they were fighting. So that is why I was in the hospital.

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Today I saw the sand hill cranes migrate. The sky went black. I felt like my eyes were taped shut. When it cleared I was sooooo happy!

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When I heard about "The Night of the Twisters," I felt so bad for the people who either got hurt or injured because I know how it feels because my dad has had a concussion and my brother has had a sprained ankle. Both things happened at the same time. So when I heard about the night of the twisters I did feel bad for the people.

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Sam O and I went to go see the state flower today. We picked one and the police came on us so we put it down and then we ran. We got to my tent and police passed my tent. I will remember my golden rod.

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Denver, CO

There is so much to do here! We can go the museum this weekend or the zoo or even skiing. This is a beautiful place with so many things to see. It is easy to understand why this city is know and the fittest city in the country when it has 300 days of sunshine with near perfect temperatures for being outside. I love it!

We learned about the "Western Stock Show" and all the other wonderful fun attractions around Denver. Jessie even competes in the show.

The City and County of Denver is the capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States. Denver is located in the South Platte River Valley on the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Southern Rocky Mountains. The Denver downtown district is located immediately east of the confluence of Cherry Creek with the South Platte River, approximately 15 miles (24 km) east of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Denver is nicknamed the Mile-High City because its official elevation is exactly one mile (5280 feet or 1609.344 m) above sea level.

We went to the Denver Mint and the Denver Art Museum. They were very neat places with lots of things to see and do!

Journal:

Taylor and I went biking for four miles. It was funny. I saw birds and snakes and other animals and when I came back I wanted to go again. Yesterday I hiked with Sam O. It was great. I tripped over a rock. When Sam and I got back we were tired. Avery, Sam O. and I went biking, it was fum and exciting.

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We were in Denver Colorado today. I watched the Avalanche. It was them vs. the Wild. After that I went to a cheeseburger cafe. I was thinking about the Wild victory. I was wondering about if Kyle was going to crash into me and if we were going to go over a cliff when we were biking tonight.

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Today we met someone named Jessie Jones. She was a barrel racer. She was dressed up as a cowgirl. She was pretty. The end.

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Sam M., Neil, Kory and I went bike riding. We saw a bear. We did not have a bell so we biked as fast as we could. The bear was gone. Then we went fishing! Taylor and I went hunting. Taylor and I saw a bear again, so I shot it. I said, we have a dinner tonight. Taylor nodded his head, We do. Then Taylor shot a buck.

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Today we met a girl named Jessie. She looked like a cow girl. Show told us about the world's largest rodeo. You know what? I might sign up.

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Albuquerque, NM

We met Pablo from the Pueblo! He showed us the type of home that he lives in. This is one of the oldest communities in our country. We learned about all of New Mexico's state symbols too!

The whole city is like one big history lesson. We even saw Petroglyphs. Did you know that this is the "Ballooning Capital of the World." Flat spaces, light winds, temperatures always with in the right range. It is wonderful. We even saw the art work of Georgia O'Keefe.

Journal:
Sam and I went to see the hot air balloon race. We went to go get ice cream. Then we saw the winner. The name was Ozzie Low. We said good job when he got down!

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Today I went golfing. I golfed 40 holes. Most of the holes I got a 2, 4, 3, 5, 6, and 7. I got the score 57. I beat Sam O. I thought he would win but lucky for me he didn't. I beat him by 12 this time, most of the time he wins by 12 but this time he didn't.

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Today I went down the mountain at blinding speeds. I whizzed down to the golf course. I hit the ball with my skis, hole in one! Then I whizzed right on to the tennis court. I pulled out my raqcuet and hit the ball. 1 point! I stopped right at the net, it was fum! YEE HAW!

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Today Sam, Luke, Kory and I were biking. Then we saw a bear. It was scary and I said YES, it is scary! Sam and I went to the restaurant called Peperoni. It was to Sam and I had pizza.

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Kory and I went to go fishing. I got 8 bites and I got 6 fish. Kory got 6 bites and 6 fishes. I got 5 walleyes and I got one northern and Kory got the same as me. We were laughing. I ate my northern for dinner so did Kory.

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Today we met a guy named Pablo from the Pueblo. He told us about the Cut Throat Trout and that they hunt deer and elk here.

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Mr. E. and I were walking around Yellowstone National Park when we saw a big bear. It went up on it haunches and roared very loud. I got scared then the bear charged me. Mr. E. dropped to the ground like we were dead. When it looked away we bellycrawled to Old Faithful. When we got inside we were so relieved to be there.

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Today we net Pablo. He was a very nice guy. He told us all about New Mexico. He was wearing a sombrero. It was very nice. It was fum.

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New Mexico is very hot. It is the Wild West. At a restaurant I had a very hot tamale. I had to get a drink at the water fountain. After that we had a big cake that had lots of chocolate.

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Hi, I am in New Mexico. I am going downtown right now. The state bird is the Roadrunner. The state tree is the Pinopine and the state fish is the Cut Throat Trout.

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