I have thrown in another type of formatted post which seems to have some of you confused. I figured I would take a minute to explain what I am doing so here it goes!
My initial idea when I was planning my Personal Web Project was to create and maintain a blog where I could share details of my apartment along with stories of my experiences in the spaces I am sharing. Since I was initially having trouble including the stories into my room posts, I decided to make them separate. I plan on making them easier to navigate through by adding tabs on my navigation bar to divide the two types of posts and also am working on an image to add to my personal story posts so you will easily be able to tell them apart. (I just haven't gotten a chance to finish it yet). You will notice as I go on that the story posts most likely will take place in the room I most recently wrote about so they can follow some sort of direction and sequential order.
I really think this will work out and I hope as I continue, it will prove to make more sense. I really appreciate feedback so if any of you have anymore questions or can think of something that would help, please let me know.
Thank you,
Hanna
Monday, November 8, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Nebraska Attractions!
Nebraska is filled with internationally recognized attractions that draw large crowds of people every year, without fail. In 2010, some of the most popular places were:
1. The scenic Pine Region of the state, Fort Robinson, is best remembered as the place where Chief Crazy Horse surrendered in 1877, after the Battle of the Little Bighorn and the defeat of Lt. Col. George Custer. Crazy Horse was later stabbed to death by a soldier at the fort.
Today, with some 50 original structures still standing, this important landmark is part of the 22,000-acre Fort Robinson State Park. Frontier artifacts are displayed in the former post headquarters that is now a museum.
2. In the mid-1800s, when covered wagons rolled west along the Oregon Trail, more than 250,000 people passed Scotts Bluff, near present-day Gering. Looming 800 feet above the North Platte River valley, the bluff strikes a dramatic pose against the flat prairie.
At the museum, visitors can view special exhibits about the Oregon Trail , as well as fascinating artifacts. It is also possible to drive to the top of the bluff! On a clear day, the vistas include views of distant Chimney Rock and the difficult mountain trails beyond.
3. The Arbor Lodge, located in Nebraska City, is the home of J. Sterling Morton, who founded Arbor Day in 1872. The mansion on the site is surrounded by a 65-acre arboretum with more than 250 species of trees and shrubs, most of which were planted by Morton.
4. Located near the town of Alliance is Carhenge, an unusual sculpture made out of automobiles. The site is modeled after EnglandÃs great Stonehenge.
5. The Stuhr Museum illustrates several types of towns that were created on the Nebraska prairie, but its attraction is Railroad Town, re-created on a 60-acre site in accordance with the plans of a rail company. Also on the grounds are dozens of authentic 19th-century buildings that line the village's streets.
6. William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody was an embodiment of the traditional rags-to-riches success story. In 1867 Cody became a buffalo hunter. A remarkable shot, he quickly earned a reputation as a fine marksman -- and the famous nickname Buffalo Bill.
Tales of his prowess spread, and before long, Cody was persuaded to demonstrate his talents onstage. His theater act made him wealthy, and he began developing a ranch in North Platte, Nebraska. Here, in 1882, Cody organized a rodeo event that evolved into his Wild West Show. Handsome and wearing his buckskin outfits, the sharpshooter was the star of this extravaganza for 30 years as it toured the United States and Europe.
Today, visitors to the Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park (off Route 30 in North Platte) can marvel at the treasures and memorabilia inside his barn and 19-room home.
1. Fort Robinson State Park (355,000 visitors)
2. Scotts Bluff National Monument (132,166)
3. Arbor Lodge State Historical Park & Museum (100,000)
4. Carhenge (86,598)
5. Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer (60,002)
and
and
6. Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park (28,446)
1. The scenic Pine Region of the state, Fort Robinson, is best remembered as the place where Chief Crazy Horse surrendered in 1877, after the Battle of the Little Bighorn and the defeat of Lt. Col. George Custer. Crazy Horse was later stabbed to death by a soldier at the fort.
Today, with some 50 original structures still standing, this important landmark is part of the 22,000-acre Fort Robinson State Park. Frontier artifacts are displayed in the former post headquarters that is now a museum.
2. In the mid-1800s, when covered wagons rolled west along the Oregon Trail, more than 250,000 people passed Scotts Bluff, near present-day Gering. Looming 800 feet above the North Platte River valley, the bluff strikes a dramatic pose against the flat prairie.
At the museum, visitors can view special exhibits about the Oregon Trail , as well as fascinating artifacts. It is also possible to drive to the top of the bluff! On a clear day, the vistas include views of distant Chimney Rock and the difficult mountain trails beyond.
3. The Arbor Lodge, located in Nebraska City, is the home of J. Sterling Morton, who founded Arbor Day in 1872. The mansion on the site is surrounded by a 65-acre arboretum with more than 250 species of trees and shrubs, most of which were planted by Morton.
4. Located near the town of Alliance is Carhenge, an unusual sculpture made out of automobiles. The site is modeled after EnglandÃs great Stonehenge.
5. The Stuhr Museum illustrates several types of towns that were created on the Nebraska prairie, but its attraction is Railroad Town, re-created on a 60-acre site in accordance with the plans of a rail company. Also on the grounds are dozens of authentic 19th-century buildings that line the village's streets.
6. William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody was an embodiment of the traditional rags-to-riches success story. In 1867 Cody became a buffalo hunter. A remarkable shot, he quickly earned a reputation as a fine marksman -- and the famous nickname Buffalo Bill.
Tales of his prowess spread, and before long, Cody was persuaded to demonstrate his talents onstage. His theater act made him wealthy, and he began developing a ranch in North Platte, Nebraska. Here, in 1882, Cody organized a rodeo event that evolved into his Wild West Show. Handsome and wearing his buckskin outfits, the sharpshooter was the star of this extravaganza for 30 years as it toured the United States and Europe.
Today, visitors to the Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park (off Route 30 in North Platte) can marvel at the treasures and memorabilia inside his barn and 19-room home.
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