Road Trip Across

the U.S.
Adie Rayfield
Period 6

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California -- Carmel
The
Carmel Mission (or Mission
Mission
San Carlos Borromeo de
Carmelo) was the second
mission to be established in
California. It was also the sight
of the first Christian
confirmation in Alta California.
It interests me because it is so
close by being in Monterey.

California -- The Museum of

Death
The Museum of Death in Los
Angeles was established in
1995. The Museum focuses
on may factors of death
such as funeral, the science
behind it, and capitol
punishment. I have chosen it
because my main idea for a
career at the moment is to
be a Mortician.

Arizona --Junk Sculpture Garden

The Junk Sculpture Garden is
in Tucson, AZ. The place is
exactly what the name says:
a garden full of welded
together pieces of scrap
metal to produce art. The
garden interests me because
not only do I love art, but the
very idea of junk being
reproduced as art is

Arizona -- The Grand

ACanyon
steep-sided canyon carved
out by the Colorado river. The
canyon has about five million
people visiting it every year.
Its historical relevance is
marked by it being an
amazing landmawrk and also
the history in which American
Indians lived in it. My
reasoning for seeing it is that
many people have told me

New Mexico -- Land of Fire and

Ice within El Malpais,
Located
two paths trail around an Ice
Cave and the Bandera
Volcano show differences
between the two within a
walk. The Ice Caves never
rise above 31F. Whereas
Bandera Volcano is one of
the finest examples of an
erupted volcano in the
country.

New Mexico -- Capulin Volcano

National Monument

The Volcano is relatively

young (being around 60,000
years old), it also is very well
preserved and a symmetrical
cinder cone. The historical
relevance within the
monument is the fact that
President Wilson decided to
preserve it in since it was
such a good specimen of
volcano. The volcano

Oklahoma -- Philbrook Museum

of museum
Art
The
is an Italian
Renaissance Villa, and was
originally called the Villa
Philbrook. The museum houses
many types of art such as
European, American, Native
American, Modern and
Contemporary Art and Design,
African, Asian and Antiquities.
The Museum interests me
because of its vast array of art.

Oklahoma -- Gilcrease Museum

A museum located in Tulsa, the
historical relevance can be
found by the museum housing
the worlds largest collection of
art from the American West.
The museum also has
collections from both Central
and South America.
The museum interests me
because art in general
interests me and so does

Texas -- Fort Worth Botanical

Gardens
The Fort Worth Botanical Gardens
are oldest botanical gardens in
Texas. Over 2,500 species of plants
in 21 specialty gardens reside
here. The botanical gardens
interest me because botany is my
second favorite subject when it
comes sciences.

Texas -- The Alamo

The historical relevance
behind The Alamo is the battle
fought there. The battle held
there was a pivotal moment of
the Texas Revolution and took
place in 1836. My interest in
this place mainly comes from
it being so well known, its
another place I want to just
see for myself.

Louisiana -- Mardi Gras

In
New Orleans, the Mardi Gras
Museum
museum shows off costumes and
other historical items and facts of
the holiday Mardi Gras. There is
historical relevance behind this
because of the holidays large
effect within the years of it being
celebrated here. The museum
interests me because
of my attraction to the holiday
itself.

Louisiana -- French Market

A market made up of six blocks of
buildings that sell foods and also
was originally a Native American
Trading Post. The market is the
oldest of its kind in the U.S.
My interest in this market is
basically there because I really
REALLY like Cajun food.

Mississippi -- The Garden of Hope

Cemetery
A supposedly haunted
cemetery in Gautier,
Mississippi, of course it would
be on my list. The cemetery is
properly known as the Historic
Franklin Cemetery. I find this
place interesting because its
haunted.

Florida -- Fort Pickens

Fort Pickens is a historic military
fort in Santa Rosa. The fort was
named after the Revolutionary
War hero Andrew Pickens. I have
an interest in it because of its
part in battles such as the War
of 1812.

Florida --Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World is an
amusement park and resort in
Bay Lake, Florida. The
amusement park was built to
supplement Disneyland in
Anaheim, California. Im
interested in this attraction
because Ive been to Disneyland,
which was pretty rad, and Disney
World seems to be basically like
super Disneyland.

Georgia -- Hofwyl-Broadfield
Plantation Historic
Site significance behind
The historical
this plantation is the fact that it
was first built before the Civil War
and still continues on today to
give a look at how plantations
were in the 1800s. It is among
the last remaining vestiges of
nineteenth-century plantations. It
interests me because it gives me
an outlook on something that
most people dont get to see first

Georgia -- Red Top Mountain State

Park and Lodge
It is a state park located near
Cartersville in Georgia. Near where
the park is located, the famous
Battle of Allatoona during the Civil
War was fought here. My interest in
it is sparked by its connections with
battles during the Civil War.

South Carolina -- St Helena

Island Chapel This
of Ease
church is an Anglican
Chapel located in Frogmore,
South Carolina. The church was
built as a safe place for
parishioners to worship who had
difficulty travelling. The church
interests me because it is now
deserted, and has been said that
it is haunted.

South Carolina -- Myrtle

Beach Boardwalk
The Boardwalk was opened in 2010
and is in Myrtle Beach. The
Boardwalk is ranked high in both the
magazines National Geographic and
Travel and Leisure. My interest in this
is mainly because I enjoy the ocean,
and it was ranked so high by so many
people so it must be enjoyable.

North Carolina -- North Carolina State

Capitol BuildingThe North Carolina State Capitol
Building is the main building of
government in North Carolina.
There is historic relevance
behind it because not only does
the house represent the state,
but many government officials
from now and the past have
been through there. I have an
interest in it because I feel that it
would give me the full

North Carolina -- Bodie Island

Lighthouse
The Bodie Island Lighthouse
has been rebuilt several times.
It also at one point was blown
up by Confederates during the
Civil War. I have an interest in
the lighthouse because of its
historical relevancy to the Civil
War.

Virginia -- Colonial Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg is a
living history museum created
to show the colonial history of
Williamsburg, Virginia. The
museum has many buildings
that stretch over 300 acres and
gives a look into life in the
colonial times. Im interested
in it because it's kind of like
youre time travelling except
not quite as cool.

Virginia -- Spotsylvania National

Military Park
The park resides in
Fredericksburg and holds four
major Civil War battlefields. It
is a unit of the National Park
Service. The park interests
me because you get to
actually see where people
fought in the Civil War.

Washington D.C. -- John F Kennedy

Center for Performing Arts
The Kennedy theatre
shows many of the best
performances in the United
States. The theatre was
opened in the seventies
and has been very busy
since. I have an interest in
the theatre because I have
an interest in the subject
of theatre in general.

Maryland -- Chesapeake Bay

Maritime Museum
The museum is located in St. Michaels,
Maryland and is home to many
Chesapeake exhibitions, artifacts, and
vessels. The museum also has a
currently working boat yard for
restorative projects and events.
Boating is interesting as is
experiencing East Coast beaches.

Delaware -- Cannonball House

The museum is in Lewes,
Maritime Museum

Delaware and is the fully

preserved Cannonball House.
It is one of the oldest houses
in Lewes, and one of the few
that still remains in its
original location. It had a
notable part in the War of
1812 as well. The
connections with it to battles
is what makes me interested

Delaware -- Prime Hook National

Wildlife RefugeThe refuge mainly houses many
birds, and was created in 1963
when the Migratory Bird
Conservation Act required it. It
is within 25 miles of the states
capitol, and is known to be one
of the best refuges on the East
Coast. My interest in it mainly
comes from my love for wildlife
and animals.

New Jersey -- Cape May

Lighthouse The Lighthouse resides in Cape
May Point, and is one of the few
lighthouses there that is not
submerged underwater. The
view from the top provides
beautiful image of nature and
the surrounding wildlife. My
interest in t is because it is at a
beach.

New Jersey -- Lucy the Elephant

Its literally just a giant elephant
building in Josephine, New Jersey.
People can walk up a spiral
staircase in side of her. Im not
even joking, its a giant elephant
building that you get to just walk
around in and wonder why
someone built a giant elephant
building. My interest in it because
its literally just a huge elephant

New York -- The Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty was a gift
given to the United States by
France. It depicts a woman
holding a torch and book and was
a working lighthouse for years. I
have an interest in the statue
because so many people have
already seen and talk about how
amazing it is. I want to see it for
myself and see if it truly is
amazing.

New York -- Oddities Antiques and

Obscura Oddities is a second hand store that
sells, well, obscura. The items in
the store range from old medical
supplies to jars of two headed
specimens. The store also has a
running show and a second store in
San Francisco which Ive been to.
The fact that it is so odd is what
interests me.

Connecticut -- Old Furnace State

Park
Old Furnace State Park is a large
wooded area that has many trails
to hike on within it. The trails cross
many man-made ponds and a
brook as well. The park is open all
year round for tourists, my
interest in the park is mainly
because of my love for nature.

Connecticut -- Mashamoquet Brook

State Park
The park itself used to be a
land that the Mohegan Chief
Uncas owned. The area where
the park is now also was a
large part of the American
Revolution. My interest in it
resides in the fact that it was
such a huge part of America for
the entirety of America
gradually growing.

Rhode Island -- The Ladd

The Ladd School was an
School

institution for the feeble

minded, it is abandoned now
but gives an incredible look on
mental institutions from the
early 1900s. Although the
place is rather dark, it is
incredibly interesting. The
historic relevance is shown by
giving the visitor a look from a
new perspective when they

Rhode Island -- Culinary Arts

Museum
This museum provides insight to
the food industry and shows off
chefs and their creations. It also
attempts to show the evolution of
food preparation, the change of
food over time, and the production
of it. The museum interests me
because food is a large part of my
life.

Massachusetts -- Old Sturbridge

Village
This is the largest outdoor history
museum in the North East, it
shows off a rural village of the
1830s. There are more than 40
original buildings from the village
from almost 2oo years ago. The
village provides a look into one
of the first towns of America. It
interests me because it's kind of
like Im travelling back in time,
which is totally radical.

Massachusetts -- The Witch House

The Witch House is the only building
still standing that has direct ties with
the Salem Witch Trials. It was the
home of one of the men (Judge
Corwin) set to investigate the
behavior of the young girls in the
Salem Witch Trial. I have an interest
in this because I have an overall
interest in the Salem Witch Trials.

New Hampshire -- Conway Scenic

Railroad This railroad not only gives a scenic
view, but also is one of the first railroads
built for transportation in the U.S.. The
railroads line is from Conway to North
Conway, although this is a relatively
short line, it gives a scenic outlook on
New Hampshire. The railroad interests
me because it not only has a scenic
view, but it also allows you to use one of
the oldest trains in America.

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New Hampshire -- Giant Rocking

Chair
ITS LITERALLY JUST A GIANT
truly
marvelous

ROCKING CHAIR. Much like Lucy

the Elephant, the Giant Rocking
Chair is truly a marvel of science.
The chair stands 14 feet tall and
is fit for a king. Its truly
remarkable. I have an interest in
it because its a HUGE rocking
chair, A HUGE rocking chair.

Vermont -- Rock of Ages Granite

Quarry Tour Although not as truly remarkable as
the giant rocking chair, the Granite
Quarry Tour shows off the
beginnings of the Barre granite
industry. Many people from around
the world visit the huge and
astonishing quarry. I have an
interest in it because I have never
seen a quarry, and I might as well
see my first quarry as well as learn
more about the origins of this

Vermont -- Ben and Jerrys Factory

The Ben and Jerrys Factory allows you
to take a tour and see how the
company was created. The factory
also allows you to understand its
mission statement and motivations.
This factory also interests me because
of the fact that it was such a small
business that made it big (and I also
really like icecream).

Maine -- Grafton Notch State Park

This state park gives many outdoors
activities to its visitors. From short
walks to backcountry hiking the park
has something for everyone. My
interest for the park lies in my overall
interest for the outdoors.

Maine -- Fort Knox State Historic

Site
Fort Knox is Maines largest historical
site, and also had a huge impact
during the Civil War. The historical
relevance lies behind the forts
relation to prior wars in America. My
interest in Fort Knox comes from what
Ive learned about it and its impact
on the war.

Pennsylvania -- Independence Hall

The birthplace of America, both the
US Constitution and the Declaration
of Independence were debated and
signed in this building. The historical
relevance behind this building lies in
the fact that the two most important
documents to the United States were
signed in this building. I have an
interest in this place because it was
basically the start of my country.

Pennsylvania -- Gettysburg National

Military Park Since Gettysburg had such a large
impact on the Civil War, the
historical relevance behind it is
obvious. The Gettysburg National
Military Park not only includes
where the original battle was held,
but also a museum that focuses on
Gettysburg itself. My interest in it
is because of my interest in the
Civil War.

West Virginia -- Blackwater Falls State

Park
This state park is one of the most
beautiful things to be seen in West
Virginia. There is a wide variety of
things to do here, and many
comfortable places to stay while
enjoying the trip. My interest in this
state park is mainly because of the
fact that I enjoy the outdoors.

West Virginia -- West Virginia

Statehouse There are tours through the West
Virginia Statehouse. The building
gives information on the state and
how it was formed. My interest in
this state is because I want to learn
more about the state itself.

Ohio -- Akron Zoological Park

The Akron Zoo is over fifty acres
and holds over seven hundred
animals. It is also nonprofit and
solely creates a safe environment
for the animals staying there. My
interest in the zoo is because of
my love for animals and my
respect for zoos that keep animals
in good condtions.

Ohio -- Ohio Caverns

The Ohio Caverns allows the visitor
to explore the underground caves
of Ohio's countryside. The rock
formations inside the caverns are
very interesting as well as the fact
that there are some handwritings
on the wall. What interests me
about this location is that caves are
fascinating to me.

Michigan -- The Henry Ford

The historic relevance lies
behind the fact that the building
was first gifted to Thomas Edison
for the fiftieth anniversary of the
light bulb. Many famous
inventors and innovators have
stepped here and made their
mark here. My interest in this
place is because of the fact that
it also was used for radio
broadcasting.

Michigan -- The Renaissance Center

The Renaissance Center is a group
of seven connected skyscrapers in
downtown Detroit. The center was
the worlds highest private
development when it was first
created in 1971. The buildings now
house many companies and
businesses. My interest in this
place is because of the many
different places that coexist within
it.

Indiana -- Soldiers and Sailors

Monument
The Soldiers and Sailors
Monument was built to remember
Veterans of the Civil War. The
Monument since it was first built,
has been used as an icon of pride
for many other soldiers as well. It
now is an over all icon for Indiana
itself. My interest in this place
rests in the fact that it is such a
large icon for Indiana.

Indiana -- Holiday World & Splashin

Safari
Holiday World & Splashin
Safari are a world renowned
amusement and waterpark.
The theme park is based off of
four holidays: Christmas,
Thanksgiving, Halloween, and
the Fourth of July. Whereas the
waterpark is safari-themed. I
have an interest in this place
because I have never seen an
amusement park with these

Kentucky -- Mammoth Cave

Mammoth Cave encompasses
National Park
the longest cave system
known in the world. In the
early 1900s there were
Kentucky Cave Wars where
owners of the caves had stiff
competition with other
owners in order to see who
could get the most tourists. I
have an interest in this place
because I believe that caves

Kentucky -- National Corvette

Museum
Labeled Americas Sports Car the
Corvette has definitely made an
impact on America. This museum
commemorates the Corvettes past,
present, and future. My interest in
this lies in the fact that the car has
become so popular in America.

Tennessee -- Cheekwood Botanical

Gardens Museum
of Art
The botanical garden is over fifty
acres in all, and protects
Cheekwood as a historical
landmark. The gardens goal is to
provide beauty and art to
stimulate the spirit. I have an
interest in this place because of
my love for plants and botany in
general.

Tennessee -- Tennessee Theater

The theatre has been running
for almost one hundred years
and also takes the title of
Souths most beautiful theater.
The theatre now has many
different performances almost
every day for people of all ages
and interests. I have an interest
in this place because I love
theatre and would love to visit
one renowned such as this.

Illinois -- Gateway Arch

The Arch represents St. Louiss
role in helping form this country.
The park is a memorial to
Thomas Jefferson. I have an
interest in this because of what
it represents in America today.

Illinois -- Bunyon With a Hotdog

Since large statues of random
things which hold no purpose
seem to be a recurring factor in
my roadtrip, I thought I might as
well add this. Its literally just a
nineteen foot statue of Paul
Bunyon holding a hotdog. I have
an interest in this because of my
love for really big things that dont
need to be really big or even
necessarily exist.

Wisconsin -- Cave of the Mounds

The Cave of the Mounds is a
string of caves in which people
can explore. There are many
different activities for people of
any age to enjoy, such as mining
or just going or just a walk
through the caves. The caves
interest me because I find caves
in general very fascinating.

Wisconsin -- Monona Terrace

The Monona Terrace is a convention
center that is used for many
purposes. From formal to casual the
center has been used since 1997
after sixty years of debate on
whether or not is should be opened.
My interest in this is mainly
because the architecture is very
nice and the fact that it is used for
so many different things.

Minnesota -- Jolly Green Giant

Statue
Ah yes, yet another giant
statue. The Giant is an icon
for the Minnesota Valley
Canning Company which
was created in 1903. The
company since has merged
with other large food
companies (such as
Pillsbury) and has been one
of the most successful food
industries so far. I have an

Minnesota -- Pipestone National

Monument The red pipestone at this site has
been quarried by Native Americans
for countless generations. The
historical relevancy is not only that,
but also the fact that these grounds
were also held as sacred to the
Native Americans. My interest in this
place lies in the fact that I have a
fascination in Native American
culture.

South Dakota -- Statue of Man

Walking a DinoIts literally just a statue of a
skeletal man walking a large
skeletal Tyrannosaurus Rex off
the side of the highway. The
sculpture is a part of a museum
which is off of the highway it is
on. I have an interest in this
because of my new found love for
large sculptures that arent
necessarily helping anything.

South Dakota -- The Prairie

Homestead The Prairie Homestead is an

original remaining sod home

which was built in 1909. The
pioneers that built it, Mr. and Mrs.
Brown played an important part in
settling the great plains. The
historical relevance of this place is
merely because of the fact that it
feels like you are stepping back in
time to see how people lived, that
is also the reason it interests me.

North Dakota -- Salem Sue

Yet ANOTHER giant statue. Salem
Sue is a giant cow made out of
fiberglass in New Salem. The
project was sponsored by New
Salem Lions Club in honor of the
farming industry and stands
about 40 feet high. I have an
interest in this beautiful giant
cow because it adds to the
collection of giant statues I will
be seeing on my trip.

North Dakota -- Theodore Roosevelt

National ParkThe Theodore Roosevelt National
Park is dedicated to, guess who,
Theodore Roosevelt. The historic
relevance is obvious in the fact
that Theodore Roosevelt had such
a big impact on the United States.
I have an interest in this place
because Im fascinated by how the
United States were formed.

Montana -- Makoshika Dinosaur

Museum
This museum is dedicated to

paleontological and cultural

experiences to people who
wish to learn about the
prehistoric beasts that once
roamed our world. The
education is set through their
collection of fossils,
interpretive displays, and
educational programs. I have
an interest in the museum

Montana -- Little Bighorn

Battlefield National
TheMonument
monument
memorializes one of the
Native Americans last
efforts to preserve their life
in the form of a battle. The
monument also
commemorates one of
Americas most famous
battles, the historical
relevance lies in this fact. I
have an interest in this

Idaho -- Bruneau Dunes State

This park shows off the tallest sand
Park
dune in all of America. At the park
you may go hiking to explore the
dune, or even rent a sand board to
make your exploring a little bit
faster. I have an interest in this
place because I love to hike and
Bruneau Dunes seems like a very
unique place to hike.

Idaho -- Idaho Botanical Garden

Originally this botanical garden was
a tree nursery, but after years it has
become something for all people to
appreciate and marvel at. The
historical relevancy is shown in the
fact that the garden provides many
educational programs in which
people can learn more about the
plants within the garden and the
history of Idahos historic district. I
have an interest in this place

Washington -- North Cascades

National Park
The North Cascades in Washington
have historical relevance because
of the fact that they were the
home to many different Native
American tribes before discovered
during 1811. The park now is a
beautiful and astounding place to
visit with family or friends. I have
an interest in this place because I
have a love for the outdoors in
general.

Washington -- Bicycle Swallowed by

a Tree
Behind a cafe, a bicycle sits almost
completely engulfed by a tree. It
holds no purpose really besides the
fact that it is a piece of art now to
the locals. I have an interest in this
because no one knows for certain
how the bicycle got there, and I
would like to take a picture of it.

Oregon --Silver Falls State Park

Silver Falls is a string of waterfalls
surrounded by forest. Many people
visit here with their friends and
family since it is so beautiful. There
are also many trails and is notably
the largest state park in all of
Oregon. I have an interest in this
place because I appreciate the
outdoors and love to hike.

Oregon -- Harney County Historical

Museum This museum is dedicated to the
history of the Harney County region of
southeastern Oregon. The museum
includes pioneer period room displays,
wagons, guns, period clothing,
archaeological exhibits, diorama of
local bird species and wildlife
collections. I have an interest in this
museum because it tells of the early
life of Oregon.

Nevada -- White King

White King is the name given to the
largest stuffed polar bear which sits in
Elkos Casino. The polar bear was caught
by an eskimo as rumor has it, and was
purchased by the casino in the late
fifties. I have an interest in White King
because I love large objects that
perpetually hold no purpose or true
meaning.

Nevada -- Cathedral Gorge State

Park
Cathedral Gorge is located in a
narrow valley where erosion has
carved odd patterns in the soft
bentonite clay. The gorge offers
trails to walk through the cave
like structures. There is historical
relevancy in this place because
it was one of the first State Parks
in America as it was developed
in the early 1900s. I have an
interest in this place because I

Utah -- George S Eccles Dinosaur

Park
This park is the closest thing you
currently can get to Jurassic Park
in real life, which is pretty tubular.
There are many large (some
animatronic) dinosaurs around the
park that people can see. I have
an interest in this place because
as Ive stated earlier, I really dig
dinosaurs because theyre
awesome.

Map #3
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Utah -- Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef is a United States
National Park, in south-central
Utah. It is 100 miles long but
thin.The area of Capitol Reef has
been a homeland to people for
thousands of years. There is
historic relevance in this place
because of the fact that archaic
hunters and gatherers migrated
through the canyons. I have an
interest in this place because of

Wyoming -- Wyoming Frontier Prison

Museum
Created in the early 1800s, The
Wyoming Frontier Prison housed
many inmates of the late 1800s
and early 1900s. The historical
relevance here can be seen in
the fact that it was used as a
prison with several famous
inmates of that time. I have an
interest in this place because
criminology interests me.

Wyoming -- Devils Tower National

Monument
Devils Tower is not only
beautiful, but also was sacred
to many Native American tribes
that inhabited that area in the
past. Now, the park is
preserved and there are many
trails that can lead you all
around it. I have an interest in
this place because even in the
pictures it looks amazing.

Colorado -- Georgetown Loop

Railroad
This railroad was one of Colorados
first visitor attractions and was built
in the late 1800s. It is located in the
Rocky Mountains and remains
completely the same as it was when
it first was built. I have an interest in
this railroad because it has remained
the same since day one.

Colorado -- The Manitou Cliff

Dwellings
These dwellings allow you to
explore the fascinating ancient
architecture of the Anasazi people
who once lived there. The site
allows you to explore to your
hearts desire, seeing what it was
really like to live as one of these
people. I have an interest in this
place because of how hands-on it
is.

Nebraska -- Toadstool Geologic Park

Located in Oglala National
Grassland, Toadstool Geologic Park
gets its name from its interesting
Badlands Landscape, which
resembles Toadstools. The park also
contains a reconstructed sod house.
I have an interest in this place
because of the peculiar landscape.

Nebraska -- Great Platte River Road

This archway shows what it was
Archway

like to live in a time when trains

first crossed the prairie. Things
such as life-sized models, videos,
and even character actors allow
you to see how it truly was. I have
an interest in this place because
going here is like time traveling, I
which I cant do on a regular basis.

Iowa -- Science Center of Iowa

At the science center you can learn
anything you would like about life
science, astronomy, and many more
types of sciences. It is located in
Downtown Des Moines. I have an
interest in this place because most
science fascinate me.

Iowa -- Matsell Bridge Natural Area

This area was owned by George W.
Matsell in the late 1800s, after
visiting Iowa he fell in love with the
land and built a manor there. The
place is now named after him to
commemorate him and the piece of
land he had made his home. I have
an interest in this place because it is
yet another landmark thats still
standing that still is what it was when
it was first hand-made.

Missouri -- Meramec Caverns

Underneath the hills of Meramec
Valley, many mineral formations sit
in large strings of caverns. There are
guided tours in these caverns that
people can take part in and enjoy. I
have an interest in this location
because I find caves not only
fascinating, but beautiful.

Missouri -- Grand Falls

The Grand Falls are located on Shoal
Creek, which is one of Missouris most
scenic destinations. The waterfalls
plunge twenty five feet and are
definitely a sight to be seen. I have
an interest in this place because I find
the landscape beautiful.

Arkansas --Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs National Park is the
smallest national park in the United
States, and also the oldest federal
reserve. The hot springs with in it
have clean water running through
them and also are open for public
use. I have an interest in this place
because Ive never been in a hot
spring before, but its basically a
nature spa and Im all about that.

Arkansas -- Petit Jean State Park

The state park itself houses one of
the most amazing and largest Bluff
Shelters in the state. Years and
years ago, Native Americans used
these Bluff Shelters as their homes.
Pictures the Natives painted still
remained on the back of the Bluffs.
I have an interest in this place
because of how much it has to do
with Native American Culture.

Kansas -- Coke Can Silo

The last giant object that doesnt
need to be giant is the Coke Can Silo.
The Coke Can Silo stands rising from
the flat lands of Kansas. I have an
interest in this giant coke can
because as you know from reading
my powerpoint so far, I love giant
sculptures that are kind of
meaningless.

Kansas -- Atomic Cannon

This cannon sits Junction City, and is
one of the last three still standing. It
was developed in the early 1950s and
is completely capable of firing a
nuclear device. I have an interest in
this place because war and machines
that go into war fascinate me.

Map #4 -- Hawaii
Map on Roadtrippers:
https://roadtrippers.
com/trips/6362777

Hawaii -- Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor is a lagoon base on the
island of Oahu in Hawaii. The attack
here made by the Empire of Japan
was what led the United States to join
during World War II. I have an interest
in this place because I find World War
II fascinating in general, and it has a
lot to do with Americas involvement
in it.

Hawaii -- Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting

and Hula ShowRecurring every week is the Kuhio
Hula Show. It is located on Waikiki
Beach and is performed by Halau
Hula (dance troups) and other
Hawaiian performers. I have an
interest in this because I have
never actually seen a Hula show
in action but would like to.

Map #5 -- Alaska
Map on Roadtrippers:
https://roadtrippers.com
/trips/6362850

Alaska -- Alaska Northern Lights Tour

Located in Fairbanks Alaska, the
Northern Lights tour is something
like no other. In this tour people can
see the Northern Lights in all their
beauty and glory. I have an interest
in this because not many people
get to see Northern Lights, and
theyre exceptionally beautiful.

Alaska -- Valdez Museum and

Historical Archive
The Valdez museum has hundreds of
artifacts and art from Alaska on
display. The items here are brought
by individuals and volunteers who
really want the museum to continue
doing well. I have an interest in this
place because I believe it will really
give me an understanding of Alaska
and its history.

Overall
Gas Price: $3,408
Time Driving: 445 hrs (about 18
days just driving)
Miles: 19,857

Food Budget: $1,500

Hotel Budget: $6,000

Overall Time: 55 days (for every day driving, 3 days

not)
Overall Cost: $10,908