Iowa! Thank you, Wood Family. Crystal Lake is home to a statue of the world's largest bullhead fish.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
33rd Postcard
Florida, thanks, Forsyth Family!
Orlando attracts more visitors than any other amusement park destination in the United States.
Orlando attracts more visitors than any other amusement park destination in the United States.
32nd Postcard
North Carolina (again). Thanks, Uncle Russ. In 1903 the Wright Brothers made the first successful powered flight by man at Kill Devil Hill near Kitty Hawk. The Wright Memorial at Kitty Hawks now commemorates their achievement.
31st Postcard
North Carolina. Thank you, Uncle Russ. The Outer Banks of NC hosts some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.
30th Postcard
Kansas! Thank you, ??? Kansas won the award for most beautiful license plate for the wheat plate design issued in 1981.
29th Postcard
Montana! Thank you, Spratling Family. The state boasts the largest breeding population of trumpeter swans in the lower United States. (I just read that Trumpet of the Swans book).
28th Postcard
South Carolina! Thank you, Herbon Family! The salamander was given the honor of official state amphibian.
27th Postcard
Maryland. Thank you, Minnick Family. (Friend of the Morris Family). King Williams School opened in 1696 it was the first school in the United States.
26th Postcard
New Mexico. Thank you, Burnside Family! Each October Albuquerque hosts the world's largest international hot air balloon fiesta.
23rd and 24th Postcard
I got 2 postcards from California. Thank you Marie and Mrs. Reschke!
Death Valley is recognized as the hottest, driest place in the United States. It isn't uncommon for the summer temperatures to reach more than 115 degrees.
Death Valley is recognized as the hottest, driest place in the United States. It isn't uncommon for the summer temperatures to reach more than 115 degrees.
21st and 22nd Postcard
We got 2 from Wyoming on the same day! Thank you "Aunt Sue" and The Hess Family. Wyoming was the first state to give women the right to vote.
20th Postcard
Georgia! Thanks, Douglas family. Georgia is the nations number one producer of the three Ps--peanuts, pecans, and peaches.
18th Postcard
Kentucky! Thanks, Douglas Family! Mammoth Cave is the world's longest cave and was first promoted in 1816, making it the second oldest tourist attraction in the United States. Niagara Falls, New York is first.
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