American Potpourri West Chapter 12. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada...

American Potpourri West

Chapter 12

Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited

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American West Old West Larger than Life Dramatic

Natural Man-made

Car travel preferred


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North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt National Park

www.nps.gov/thro/home.htm colourful badlands provides the scenic backdrop park memorializes the 26th president for contributions to the

conservation of resources. 70,447 acres badlands, open prairie, bison, prairie dogs and other wildlife Little Missouri River

http://www.nps.gov/thro/home.htm


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South Dakota Mt Rushmore www.nps.gov/moru/start.htm

Wind Cave Jewel Cave Badlands

Deadwood www.deadwood.org Entire city is a national

historic landmark Crazy Horse Monument

www.crazyhorse.org sculpture started in 1948 Still in progress

Insert <photo Mt Rushmore> pg 204

http://www.nps.gov/moru/start.htm

http://www.deadwood.org/

http://www.crazyhorse.org/


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Nebraska

Fort Robinson www.stateparks.com/fort_robinson.html Former US Army outpost in Pine Ridge region – NW Nebraska www.nebraskahistory.org/sites/fortrob

75 years of military history

Scenic beauty Historical & cultural significance

http://www.stateparks.com/fort_robinson.html

http://www.nebraskahistory.org/sites/fortrob


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Kansas www.travelks.com

Topeka - state capital Dodge City

www.americanwest.com/pages/dodge.htm

Cowboy Capital 1875 - 1886 Boot Hill

Buried with their boots on.. Old Cowtown Museum www.oldcowtown.org

Stop on Texas-Kansas cattle route Interactive living history Famous & infamous past

http://www.americanwest.com/pages/dodge.htm

http://www.oldcowtown.org/


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Texas www.traveltex.com

Lone Star State “Buckaroo Break$”

Packages designed for Canadian market

http://www.traveltex.com/


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Texas (cont.) Dallas-Fort Worth

More shopping centres per capita than any other US city 9th largest city in the US 12 entertainment districts

State Fair – fall > 3M visitors annually Sports

Cowboys, Mavericks, Stars, Rangers, Desperados JF Kennedy Memorialwww.jfk.org Mansion on Turtle Creek

Rosewood Hotel

http://www.jfk.org/


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Texas (cont.) Houston www.houston-guide.com

Largest city in Texas 4th in US

NASA/Space Center Houston Astrodome www.ballparks.com

First ball park with a roof First park with Astroturf

Minute Maid Park Astros, Rockets, Comets, Texans, Aeros

http://www.houston-guide.com/

http://www.ballparks.com/


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Texas (cont.)

San Antonio www.sanantoniocvb.com

Riverwalk Paseo del Rio Tree lined cobblestone walks 5km through shops, restaurants and bars

Alamo www.thealamo.org Most famous spot in Texas 1836 battle with Mexicans 189 defenders fell

http://www.sanantoniocvb.com/

http://www.thealamo.org/


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Texas (cont.) Austin www.austintexas.org

“Live music capital of the world”

State Capital Bats

Congress Ave bridge More than 1.5 M bats fly out at dusk Apr-Oct Largest urban bat colony in N.A.

http://www.austintexas.org/


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Texas (cont.) Padre Island

National Seashore Longest undeveloped barrier island

www.nps.gov/pais

South Padre Island www.sopadre.com Resorts, fishing, boating Wildlife watching

Dolphin, sea turtles & birds

http://www.nps.gov/pais

http://www.sopadre.com/


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Okalahoma Oklahoma City

Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Preserving the heritage of the American West

www.nationalcowboymuseum.org

Stockyards City see Oklahoma cowboys working the livestock.

www.stockyardscity.org

Oklahoma Rodeo Opry 300 seat Opry house offers great country & western music

www.ohfo.org

http://www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/

http://www.stockyardscity.org/

http://www.ohfo.org/


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Colorado www.colorado.com

Denver www.denver.org

Mile High City Mild weather outdoor recreation 300 days of annual sunshine

Mesa Verde Archaeological wonder

Cliff dwellings built A.D. 450 - 1300

Colorado Springs www.experiencecoloradosprings.com

World class whitewater Wild to mild outdoor adventures

http://www.colorado.com/

http://www.denver.org/

http://www.experiencecoloradosprings.com/


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Colorado (cont.) Ski Resorts

Aspen www.aspenchamber.org Year round resort

Aspen, Snowmass, Highlands, Buttermilk West-central Colorado – 3 ½ hrs from DEN

Vail www.newvail.com Claims to N.A. top ski resort destination

Billion $ renewal Telluride & Mountain Village www.visittelluride.com

Old & new, unique & sophisticated Southwest Colorado

http://www.aspenchamber.org/

http://www.newvail.com/

http://www.visittelluride.com/


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Wyoming Yellowstone www.nps.gov/yell

First national park Old Faithful www.yellowstone.net

Erupts every 35 – 120 min. for 1 ½ -5 min. Max height 27 – 56 M

Grand Teton www.nps.gov/grte Teton Mountain range

http://www.nps.gov/yell

http://www.yellowstone.net/

http://www.nps.gov/grte


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Wyoming (cont.) www.wyomingtourism.org

Jackson Hole www.jacksonholechamber.com Extreme Skiing

1262 M. base-to-summit vertical Freefall leaps

Snake River Rafting & Fishing

Devil’s Tower www.nps.gov/deto Nearly vertical monolith 386 M above Belle Fourche River

http://www.wyomingtourism.org/

http://www.jacksonholechamber.com/

http://www.nps.gov/deto


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Montana Little Bighorn www.nps.gov/libi Custer’s attack on the Sioux, 1976 National Monument & Cemetery

Glacier National Park www.nps.gov/glac Glaciated landscape Intact ecosystem 350 historic sites 1932 Glacier & Waterton (Alberta)

were designated as a Peace Park

http://www.nps.gov/libi

http://www.nps.gov/glac


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Idaho Sun Valley

www.sunvalley.com

1936 Sun Valley resort opened Very poplar with Hollywood stars Casual elegance

http://www.sunvalley.com/


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Washington www.experiencewashington.com

Maryhill www.maryhillmuseum.org Museum of Art in castle-like chateau Major cultural resource in the Columbia River Gorge

region

Seattle Space Needle www.spaceneedle.com

1962 built for World’s Fair 848 steps from bottom to Observation Deck

http://www.experiencewashington.com/

http://www.maryhillmuseum.org/

http://www.spaceneedle.com/


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Washington (cont.)

Seattle Pike Place Market

“soul of Seattle” 9 Acres 100 years

Pike Place Fish Market Fish-flinging fishmongers World Famous Motivational Video “Fish!”


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Washington (cont.)

Mt St Helens www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/mshnvm

Erupted 1980 earthquake measured 5.1 Now a national monument for

research, recreation & education

Mt Rainer www.nps.gov/mora

97% designated wilderness Rainer is an active volcano

http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/mshnvm

http://www.nps.gov/mora


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Oregon www.traveloregon.com

Oregon Coast 644km coastline drive Towns, lighthouses Viewpoints Dramatic scenery Mild temperatures Wine & golf

http://www.traveloregon.com/


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Oregon (cont.)

Portland www.pova.org

Rose City Climate ideal for rose growing

Columbia River Gorge www.crgva.org 80 mi

forms border between Oregon & Washington Crater Lake National Park

Rim Drive Lodge, hiking trails Boat tours

www.nps.gov/crla

http://www.pova.org/

http://www.crgva.org/

http://www.nps.gov/crla


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Nevada www.travelnevada.com

Reno www.visitrenotahoe.com ‘Biggest Little City in the World’ >5 million visitors annually Gaming, dining & entertainment

Lake Tahoe www.tahoesbest.com Border of California & Nevada 18 ski resorts, golf courses, casinos

Gaming centres Laughlin - mature, budget clientele Primm - family, budget clientele

http://www.travelnevada.com/

http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/

http://www.tahoesbest.com/


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Nevada (cont.)

Virginia City www.virginiacity-nv.org

Living history, Boardwalk, Mark Twain first used pen name Bonanza television series Silver rush town Wealth & opulence of by-gone era

Hoover Dam Black Canyon

Colorado River 48 km SE of Las Vegas www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam

http://www.virginiacity-nv.org/

http://www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam


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Las Vegas Weather

Evenings cooler Elevation >610 m

Winter cool 0°-17°C Summer 22° - 40° Spring & fall pleasant

Travel Patterns 3 & 4 nt ITCs popular Weekends more expensive Top convention destination


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Las Vegas (cont.)

Getting There Scheduled & charter air ITCs available from most gateways Car rentals, taxis Monorails, buses Tours operate to distant attractions

Coach, helicopter, small planes


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Las Vegas (cont.)

Why People Go Entertainment

Shows, performances, plays, magic, sporting Gambling Weddings Dining value

Hotels Themed Attractions on their own


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Las Vegas - Accommodations

Bellagio Tuscany 5◊ Dancing water

Caesars Palace Rome, Colosseum, fountains

statues

Circus Circus Circus, rides

Excalibur Medieval Castle

Luxor Egyptian pyramid

Mandalay Bay Tropical sand & surf

lagoon, shark reef MGM Grand

Entertainment Mirage

Polynesian volcano


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Las Vegas – Accommodations (cont.) New York-New York

Big Apple, Coney Island roller coaster Paris Las Vegas

½ scale Eiffel Tower Stratosphere

1149 feet, drop ride, revolving restaurant TI ( Treasure Island)

Sirens & pirate show, sinking a ship Venetian

Venice, gondolas, Grand Canal


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Utah www.utah.com

National Parks Zion Bryce Canyon Monument Valley Arches Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Lake Powell

http://www.utah.com/


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Utah (cont.)

Salt Lake City Mormons

1847 first party of Mormons arrived in Salt Lake Valley, led by Brigham Young

Temple Square worldwide icon of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day

Saints Mormon Tabernacle

Home of the world famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir Family History Library

Worlds largest collection of genealogical information


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Utah (cont.)

2002 Winter Olympics Ski Resorts

Snowbird Park City Deer Valley Alta


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New Mexico

Sante Fe Capital Arts & crafts South-western cuisine Sante Fe Music Festival

Gateway Albuquerque


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New Mexico (cont.)

Carlsbad Caverns UNESCO world heritage site >100 caves Stalactites, stalagmites, bats www.carlsbadchamber.com

http://www.carlsbadchamber.com/


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New Mexico (cont.) Taos www.taosguide.com

World class Ski resort 300 days of sun 300 inches of snow www.skitaos.org

Historic Artist colony Art colony started in 1898 www.arttaos.com

Taos Pueblo Living Native American community UNESCO World heritage Site www.taospueblo.com

http://www.taosguide.com/

http://www.skitaos.org/

http://www.arttaos.com/

http://www.taospueblo.com/

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