Colorado

Colorado By B.D.H.

I am going to go to the amazing state of Colorado during my Winter vacation. Some interesting facts about Colorado is the nickname is the Centenial State and the state motto is "nothing without providence". Also it was applied for statehood in August 1st of 1876 and it was joined into the union as the 38th state of the United States. The State flower is the Lavender Columbine and the state bird is the Lark Bunting. __//**History**//__ Some Historic facts are that Colorado was claimed by Spain in 1706 and the United States took over Colorado after the Mexican war. Also in 1859 the Colorado gold rush attracts about 100,000 people and the people who looked for the gold were know as 59ers. Also in 1879 right after Colorado became a state the Meeker Massacre happened. It was the Ute leading cheif Johnson killed many people in his tribe for no reason at all. Also in 1906 the U.S. mint in Denver started opperating. .  ​ I want to go to Vail Colorado because of the Great sking in the area. Also Denver is only about an hour and a half away. I've heard that Vail is one of the best sking areas in the United states and it is near many other ski areas. In Vail there is sking/boarding,biking, fishing, golfing, snowmobile riding, and hiking. Also in Denver there is many sports teams, great views and a lot more. ** __//Itineray//__ ** Thursday, December 24, 2009- Baltimore/Denver/Vail Today we will depart from BWI airport in Baltimore at 3:05 PM and arrive in Denver at 7:21 PM. We will then drive to our hotel in Vail Colorado

Friday, December 25, 2009- Vail Today we will go to eat breakfast. We will then go ski the slopes of Vail. Vail is one of the best ski resorts in North America. We will then eat a casual dinner.

Saturday, December 26, 2009- Vail Today we will go and eat breakfast but we will sleep in a little today so we won't be so tired on the slopes. After sking we will have a more formal dinner so we will be at dinner for the rest of the night.

Sunday, December 27, 2009- Vail Today we will ski again but today i want to see how my mom will ski. She used to ski but she hasn't skied in about 5 years. Today we will probably stop sking early so we go and shop in the city and look around. Hopefuly we can handle the cold.

Monday, December 28, 2009- Vail/Denver Today we will check out of our hotel in Vail and drive about 150 miles to Denver. When we get there we will go into our hotel and get settled. When were done setling down we will go to the nature and science museum.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009- Denver Today we will get up really early and go up to Mount Evans. Mount Evans has the higest paved road in North America, 14,000 feet!!!! Mount Evans is also snow covered year round even during the summer. After were done we will go to my cousins house in Denver I have never met him before so when i do meet him I hope he will like me. Wednasday, December 30, 2009- Denver/Baltimore Well, sadly this is our last day in Colorado we will have to ger up really early to get on our flight. When we get there we will spend a night at my grandmothers. After that we will go home.

I am leaving from BWI airport in Baltimore on December 24 2009 at 3:05 PM. We got a lucky flight with no layover for only about 50 dollars more. Our airline is and my flight number is 6813 and I have no layover!!! The total length of the trip one way is about 4:14 and our flight lands in Denver at about 7:19 PM. We will be flying a total of 1685.21 miles. When we get to Denver we will rent a car from Enterprise. The car will be a Chevy Silverado because we need space to carry skies and luggage. We will pick up the car at the airport on December 24th at 8:00 PM and return it December 24th at 10:00 AM.   Accommodations Our first hotel will be in 715 West Lionshead Circle Vail, CO 81657. We will be staying there from December 24th to the 27th. We we will check in at 4:00 on the 24th and we will check out at 11:00 on the 27th. It is $492.33 a night and comes out with a total of $1629.57 and the phone number is 1-888-travelocity. Some of the amenities are 1. Swimming Pool, 2. High-Speed Internet, 3. Fitness Facilities, 4. Laundry Room, 5. and Room Service. Our second hotel will be in 1550 Court Place Denver, CO 80202. We will be staying there from December 27th to the 30th. We will check in on the 27th at 3:00 PM and on the 30th we will check out at 9:00 PM. The hotel is $76.31 a night and that $261.39 total and the phone number is 1-888-travelocity. 5 amenities are 1. Swimming Pool, 2. Pets are allowed, 4. Room Service, 5. and a Golf Course. __//** Pre Trip Planning **//__  1. Feed cats 2. Give cats food 3. Give cats water 4. Clean kitty litter 5. Turn off all lights 6. Lock the doors 7. Pack clothes 8. Feed dog 9. Clean room 10. Close Garage door //** __Estimated Costs__ **//  The total cost to Colorado is about $7,153.46. The total amount for gas is $609.50 and for both hotels is a total of $1,890.96. Food is also $576 and entertainment is only $50. Shopping is $400 and airfare is $1,832. Airfare takes up most of the cost other than hotel. Car rental is $1,045 and Miscellaneous is $750 for lift tickets to Vail. //**__Bibliography__**// Mapquest.com, date accessed is 12/10/09 Travelocity.com, date accessed is 12/2/09 Vail.com, date accessed is 12/9/09 Worldbookonline.com, date accessed is 11/19/09
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