Indiana

Indiana
By:TS The state I chose was Indiana, the state's nickname is Hoosier State. Its motto is "The crossroads of America". It applied for statehood on December 11, 1816. It was the 19th state in the Union. The state flower is the Peony. The state bird is the Cardinal. In 1682 Robert De La Salle claimed Indiana for France. Later, France gave it to the British in 1763. After that the Indian Chief Little Turtle took Indiana in 1778. On August 3,1795 Little Turtle sold Indiana to the US. Later, In 1816 Indiana was looking a lot better. Also In that year it applied for statehood.
 * __I.History__ **

I want to go to Indiana because I want to see the scenes. First we go to Turkey Run State Park. Then we will go to the Washington Park Zoo. Also we will go to Deep River Waterpark. Later we would go to Holiday World & Splashing safari. Then go to see the Bluespring Caverns. That is why I want to go to Indiana.

Thursday, June 10, 2010 - Mechanicsburg At 9:00am we would leave our house on our way to Indiana. It would be me, my four brothers, and my parents. We would probably get there between 7:00 and 8:00pm. Once we get there we will check into our hotel and get some sleep. Friday, June 11, 2010 - South Bend In the morning we will drive to Turkey Run State Park to spend the day there. We will hike for a few hours and return to the picnic tables for lunch. After that we will canoe down Sugar Creek and fish while we float. If we have any more time we will go to the Nature Center. After that we will go home and eat some dinner then go to bed
 * __II.Itinerary__**

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - South Bend Today we will drive to the Washington Park Zoo at 10:00am. There we will look at the animals until about 4:00pm. After that we will go back to our hotel and eat dinner. Then we will just chill.

Sunday, June 13, 2010 - Crown Point In the morning we will go to church at Agape Christian Church. Then we will go to Deep River Waterpark. There we will cool ourselves down on the water rides. My mother and brother Joe (6 years old) will go to the baby rides. Then my dad and the rest of us will go to the bigger rides. We will leave around 6:00pm to have dinner and play around for a a bit. Then we will go to sleep.

Monday, June 14, 2010 - Santa Claus At 10:30am we will go to Spashin Safari. We will stay there until about noon. Then we will go to Holiday World and leave at around 7:00pm. After that we will just chill out at the hotel.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - Bedford Today is our last full day in Indiana and we will spend it at Bluesprings Caverns. There we will go on a one hour tour. On the tour we will see rare blind fish and crayfish in there world of darkness. After that we go visit our grandparents in Stergis Michigan. Later we will drive back to our hotel and get a good night's rest.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 - South Bend Today we will get up at 8:00am and pack up to leave. We will try to be on our way by 10:00am. After that it is just a nine hour drive back home. **__III.Travel Plans__**
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[] I.Marriott South Bend A.123 N ST JOSEPH South Bend, IN 46601 B.888-Travelocity C.$159 D.Amenities 1.Swimming Pool 2.Non-Smoking 3.Shuttle 4.Restaurant On Site 5.High-Speed Internet 6.Room Service 7.Fitness Facility 8.Dry Cleaning/Laundry 9.Executive Floor
 * __IV.Accommodations__ **

**__V. Pre-trip Planning__** 1. Give instructions for taking care of pets 2. Ask neighbors to get mail 3.Pack clothes and snacks for trip 4. Get movies to watch in car 5. Find small DVD players 6. Make a water bottle 7.Gas up the car 8. Leave light on in the house 9. Put stuff in car 10. Go to the bathroom **__VI. Estimated Costs__** http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/graphwrite.aspx?ID=ebb1f1f8d97a4a5a8928a83491b1d9be&download=true&file=pdf Gas = $164.30 Hotel = $2,157 Food = $1470 Entertainment = $100 Shopping = $100 Miscellaneous = $100 Total = $4091.30

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 * __VII. Bibliography__**