Alabama

By:QM **
 * Alabama

Alabama, nicknamed the "yellowhammer state," is a very interesting state. Its motto is "we dare maintain our rights". Alabama applied for statehood on December 14,1819 and it was the 22nd state to join the union. Its state bird is the Yellowhammer and the state flower is the Camelia. As you can see Alabama is a very interesting state.
 * I. History and State Information **

Alabama has a history of great struggles. The Creek Indian War was a war between the Creek Indians and Americans in Alabama, the Americans won. In 1825, floods in the Alabama River severely damaged the city of Cohaba and for many years they had to fix the damage. From 1861 to 1865 Alabama contributed 120,000 men to the confederate service to fight in Civil War battles. In 1968, Alabama denied the right to vote to African Americans because they did not believe that African Americans deserved the right. Lastly, Alabama was very racist against African Americans. This could be witnessed especially in Birmingham in 1693 where they denied them the right to vote yet again.

Alabama has lots of places I would like to visit. One place that I would like to go to is the Dothan Wiregrass Mall to shop with my cousins. Also going to the Barter Vintage Motorsports and Park to see all the cool motorcycles and dirtbikes would be fun too. Next, I would like to go to a 'Bama Crimson Tide football game with my cousins because 'Bama is my favorite college football team. Lastly, I would like to go to the Highwheels Skatepark and skate all day. I want to go to Alabama because it has many fun things to do. __

July 10, 2010 - Decatur, Alabama My family and I will go to a skatepark called Highwheels Skatepark. It will be very fun because it costs only five dollars for the whole day. Also, it has Alabama's biggest halfpipe and a bunch of rails, ramps, and quarter pipes. I will have a lot of fun that day. [] July 11, 2010 - Decatur, Alabama Today I will be going to the Point Mallard Waterpark with my family for some water fun.The waterpark has a huge wavepool and lots of other fun things to do there. I can't wait to get a tube and jump in that wavepool. I will have a big day packed full of fun.
 * II. Itinerary**

July 12, 2010 - Dothan, Alabama Today I will take a long trip to Dothan to go to the Alabama Indoor Paintball facility.This will be my best day yet because I love to play paintball. Everyone in my family is very excited about playing except my sister, but I think I can get her to play.

July 13, 2010 - Dothan, Alabama Today I am going to my cousin Ben's house. We will have lots of fun because he has a pool and a barn full of stuff that we can break. I am very excited to go to his house.

July 14, 2010 - Dothan, Alabama Today I will go to the the Wiregrass Commons Mall to spend the remainder of my money. I am looking forward to this because I am good at spending money on junk and my cousin Ben is going. I'm excited because they have a Zumiez and that is one of my favorite stores.

Airline: American Airlines Departure Date: July 9, 2010 Time: 7:30 AM to 12:15 PM Flight #'s: 3728-4245 Layover City and State: Chicago, IL Length of Trip (One way): 4 hr. 45 min. Destination: Decatur, AL
 * III. Flight Info**
 * Leaving From:** Harrisburg, PA

Departure Date: July 15, 2010 Airline: US Airways Time: 6:05 AM to 11:29 AM Flight #'s: 2207-3803 Layover City and State: Charlotte, NC Length of Trip (One way): 5 hr. 24 min. Destination: Harrisburg, PA
 * Returning From:** Decatur, AL


 * Round Trip Flight Cost:** $1332.56

Company: Alamo Car: Chevy Equinox Pick Up (date and time):7-9-10 12:30 PM Drop Off (date and time):7-15-10 5:30 AM Cost per week: $326.44
 * IV: Car Rental**

I. Days Inn Decatur Priceville A. 63 Marco Drive, Priceville, Alabama 35603 B. 1-888-TRAVELOCITY C. $42.50/night D. Amenities 1. Swimming pool 2. High speed internet 3. Pets allowed 4. Golf course 5. Continental breakfast II. Days Inn Dothan A. 3071 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36301 B. 1-888-TRAVELOCITY C. 55.21/night D. Amenities 1. Heated pool 2. Continental breakfast 3. Meeting room 4. High speed internet 5. Pets allowed
 * V. Accommodations**


 * VI. Pre-Trip Planning**

1. Hire pet sitter. 2. Set home alarm. 3. Pack bags. 4. Get money from bank. 5. Lock doors. 6. Turn down A/C. 7. Close windows. 8. Stop mail. 9. Turn off lights. 10. Turn off water.


 * VII. Estimated Costs**

Gas: $50 Hotel: $195.42 Entertainment: $400 Food: $420 Shopping: $1000 Misc: $200 Airfare: $1332.56 Car Rental: $326.44 TOTAL: $3,872.31 1.//Rolltide.com - The Official Web Site of University of Alabama Athletics//. Web. 20 Dec. 2009. . 2.//Travelocity Travel: Cheap Airfare, Hotels, Flights, Vacations, Cruises & Car Rentals//. Web. 20 Dec. 2009. . 3.//Alabama Department of Archives and History//. Web. 20 Dec. 2009. . 4."Skateboard Parks(tm) - High Wheels Skate Park - ALABAMA." //Skateboard Parks(tm) - Verified Skate Parks(tm) - The Ultimate Skateboard Park Directory(tm)//. Web. 20 Dec. 2009. . 5.//Alabama Adventure - Home of Magic City USA and Splash Beach Water Park//. Web. 20 Dec. 2009. . 6.//EasyBib: Free Bibliography Maker - MLA, APA, Chicago citation styles//. Web. 20 Dec. 2009. .
 * VIII: Bibliography**