California Trail

added in some of my own, I answered them all individually to try and illustrate the full functionality of my conceptual state and its capitol. To give a general idea of where my state is located, it is on the west coast and is the northern part of California and also includes the southern portion of Oregon. I have included a map with the state’s border and its neighbors’ borders in the appendix section at the end of the paper. I chose to name my state RedWood, this comes from the sequoia trees…

to its stunning 300-foot sandstone rock formations set against a backdrop of towering mountains. Garden of the Gods offers 15 miles of hiking trails, including a 1-1/2 mile paved trail that’s stroller and wheelchair accessible. Biking trails are available as well, if you prefer…

Have you heard of Providence Canyon before? It is located somewhere between Colombus and Albany, GA, (Georgia). Providence Canyon Is somewhat 1,003 acres of cliffs, rocks steep valleys, and almost everything a canyon. People sometimes call it little Canyon. Many years ago the canyon used to be just like any regular grew up, untended and outrageous land. That's until many farmers later. It was farming land, but the farmers didn't know about crop rotations and the latest technology. All the…

Davis, How are you doing today? I have a serious question to ask you. Would you please allow us to go on a field trip to Lava Beds National Monument. This trip would be amazingly exciting. Lava Beds National Monument is located in the state of California. California calls the monument their "best-kept secret." This is because not everyone knows about this beautiful sighting park. The park was formed when it was uncovered by lava and many active volcanoes were erupting. Do not worry, they are not…

Located in southern California, the so-called Inland Empire actually refers to two densely populated counties- San Bernardino and Riverside. These two counties cover 27,000 square miles, and boasts a combined population of 4 million. This makes the region as the 13th largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the fastest growing area in the state of California. It is expected that the growth of the region will be sustained in the next few years, with a steady population growth rate. In…

hiking trail in the Columbia River Gorge approximately 24 miles from downtown Portland, Oregon. The hike to Punchbowl Falls is a modest 4.2 miles with a slight elevation gain of 400 ft. While hiking the trail to Punchbowl one can find a variety of interesting rock faces and vast vistas overlooking Mt. Hood national forest. Punchbowl’s unique formation and large accessible basin make it a popular swimming, or hiking destination during the summer months. Due to the dangerous nature of the trail …

Mission San Juan Capistrano. Before me is the long courtyard rooms that create the perimeter of the mission, a small garden in the entrance with multiple trails, a beautiful, tall, octagonal fountain filled with green lily pads and white blossomed flowers, and to the left, standing high is what looks like a destroyed temple. Various little trails that all lead to different sections. The Mission San Juan Capistrano was the seventh mission, which was founded in 1776 by Father Junípero Serra…

The expansion of the West, by European Americans, occurred between 1820-1850 creating four distinctive regions. Each distinctive region, Texas, Oregon, Utah, and California were created for a unique purpose (Schultz, n.d.). Both Texas and Oregon presented substantial financial incentives, which attracted the majority of the settlers. Moreover, of the four, the most well-liked was Texas. Texas was initially a Spanish colony that eventually united with the recently formed autonomous nation of…

from shop to shop. A great place for souvenirs is Steamboat Apparel and Gifts, this shop has many great souvenirs, like t-shirts and hats, to take home. During the winter Steamboat is a great place for winter sports. Where are walking and biking trails turn into skiing slopes right after the first snow. Many Olympic skiers have come to ski at Steamboat. Actually the oldest ski club west of the Mississippi River is located in Steamboat. Even if you're not an olympian you can still enjoy the…

shortage of camping, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, hunting, and hiking opportunities. The Fumee Lake Natural Area, just outside of Iron Mountain, has miles of trails to enjoy scenic views, wild life and flowers. Piers Gorge Rapids offers kayaking and class IV-V rafting opportunities as well as hiking trails, and is always worth the trip. If the wild isn’t your thing, plenty of other outdoor activities are available right in town including downhill Skiing at Pine Mountain,…