West Virtual Field Trip

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west adventure

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Today you will be heading to the West to learn about landmarks and National Parks located within the West states.

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west Adventure

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Your mission is to head to 5 destinations within the West to check out the landmark or National Park located within the state. You will take a look around the area and answer a question about the landmark or park.

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west Adventure

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Meowsers

Harper

Ray

Henry

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Henry, a fearless explorer, thrives on heart-pounding adventures that whisk him away to the far corners of the world, where he discovers hidden treasures and weaves tales of daring escapades that leave everyone in awe of his boundless spirit.

Ray is known for his loyal and down-to-earth nature, exemplifying unwavering support for his friends, especially Henry and Harper. Ray's sense of humor and bravery ultimately contribute significantly to the success of the trio in their adventures.

Harper stands out for her exceptional intelligence, hardworking nature, and a deep commitment to justice, making her a standout scholar. Her relentless pursuit of education and steadfast loyalty to her friends make Harper a tenacious and principled person.

Meowsers exhibits a clever and independent personality. Despite his somewhat aloof demeanor, Meowsers proves to be a sharp and loyal creature.

Half Dome in Yosemite

Yellowstone National Park

Zion National Park

Shoshone Falls

Golden Gate Bridge

Glacier National Park

Sequoia National Park

Pikes Peak

Space Needle

Mt. Rainier

The Oregon Trail

You must visit at least 5 destinations today.

Select the safe once you've visited 5 destinations.

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Denali National Park

Pearl Harbor

Lake Tahoe

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WELCOME TO ...Half Dome in Yosemite

Half Dome in Yosemite National Park is a well-known rock formation in the park and is named for its distinct shape. Half Dome is not a mountain but a granite formation that rises around 5,000 feet above the valley below. Half Dome is excellent for hiking. It is a 14 to 16-mile round trip hike to the top with a significant elevation gain. However, the view from the top is remarkable.

Let's Check It Out

Once you are done looking at the Half Dome in Yosemite, go to the next page to answer a question.

WELCOME TO ...Half Dome in Yosemite

WELCOME TO ...Denali National Park

Denali National Park and Preserve encompasses six million acres of Alaska's interier wilderness. It's centerpiece is 20,310 ft high Denali, formerly known as Mount McKinley, North America's tallest peak. This park contains 12,000 lakes and 16% of the park is covered by glaciers. The park is home to wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, moose, caribou, and Dall sheep. Popular activities in summer include biking, backpacking, hiking, and mountaineering.

Once you are done looking at the Denali National Park, go to the next page to answer a question.

Denali National Park Website

WELCOME TO ...Denali National Park

WELCOME TO ...Shoshone Falls

The Shoshone Falls are located in southern Idaho near the city of Twin Falls. One side is a sheer face while the other three sides are smooth and round, making it appear like a dome cut in half. The falls have a 212 foot drop about the same as that of Niagara Falls. Early settlers called the falls, "the Niagara of the West." The amount of water that flows down the falls have been reduced because of irrigation projects that occur upstream.

Once you are done learning about the Shoshone Falls, go to the next page to answer a question.

Let's Check It Out

WELCOME TO ...Shoshone Falls

WELCOME TO ...Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park was established on March 1, 1872, as the world's first national park. It contains 63 miles north to south and 54 miles east to west and is mainly in the state of Wyoming. The park is famous for its geysers and hot springs. It contains about half of the world's geysers. Tourists may see grizzly bears, bison, and elk if they visit the park. More than 3 million tourists visit each year.

Once you are done learning about Yellowstone National Park, go to the next page to answer a question.

WELCOME TO ...Yellowstone National Park

WELCOME TO ...Zion National Park

Zion National Park is located within the state of Utah in the southwestern United States. In 1909 the park was established and was expanded in 1919. Zion is usually viewed from the bottom looking up at the canyon walls. This park is a climber's paradise with 2,000-foot sandstone cliffs. It's world-renowned for its big wall climbs. Zion has one of the largest freestanding arches in the world.

Once you are done learning about Zoin National Park, go to the next page to answer a question.

WELCOME TO ...Zion National Park

WELCOME TO ...Pearl Harbor

On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked an American naval base called Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The Japanese traveled over 3,000 miles for this surprise attack. This caused the United States no choice but to join World War II and strike back for the horror caused at Pearl Harbor. More than 2,000 American soldiers lost their lives, while over half of that amount sustained significant injuries.

Once you are done learning about Pearl Harbor, go to the next page to answer a question.

WELCOME TO ...Pearl Harbor

WELCOME TO ...the Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most photographed bridges in the world. The length of the bridge measures 8,981 feet and connects San Francisco and Marin County. Before the bridge was completed in 1937, people could only reach San Francisco by ferry. Around 110,000 vehicles cross the bridge each day. It took four years to build this bridge.

Once you are done learning about the Golden Gate Bridge, go to the next page to answer a question.

Let's check it out!

WELCOME TO ...the Golden Gate Bridge

WELCOME TO ...Mt. Rainier

Mt. Rainier is the highest mountain in Washington. It is believed to be at least 50,000 years old. The mountain is 54 miles southeast of Seattle and can be seen from the city. Rainier is an active volcano but has not erupted for more than 100 years. The volcano is the highest mountain in the Cascade Range at 14,410 feet. If you visit Mt. Rainier National Park, you can enjoy the view of the mountain closer. The park is filled with wilderness and is great for sightseeing and hiking.

Once you are done learning about Mt. Rainier, go to the next page to answer a question.

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WELCOME TO ...Mt. Rainier

WELCOME TO ...the Space Needle

The Space Needle is an observation tower located in Seattle, Washington. The top of the Space needle reaches 605 feet tall, 138 feet wide, and weighs 9,550 short tons. It is built to withstand winds of up to 200 mph and earthquakes of up to 9.0 magnitude. The Space Needle features an observation deck at 520 feet above the ground, providing views of the downtown Seattle skyline, the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, Elliott Bay, and various islands in Puget Sound. Visitors can reach the top of the Space Needle by elevators, which take 41 seconds. There are 848 steps from the bottom of the basement to the top of the observation deck.

Let's Check It Out in 3D

Once you are done learning about the Space Needle, go to the next page to answer a question.

WELCOME TO ...the Space Needle

WELCOME TO ...Pikes Peak

Pike's Peak has an elevation of 14,115 feet. It is in Colorado and is part of the Rocky Mountains. Pikes Peak is one of Colorado's fourteeners, meaning it is over 14,000 feet in height. Colorado has 53 fourteeners!Visitors can reach the summit by car or railway. The railway is the highest railway in the country. The view from the summit is spectacular and visitors can see over 100 miles on a clear day.Pikes Peak was named after Zebulon Pike who explored the area in 1806. Pikes Peak receives an average of 9.5 feet of snowfall each year.

Once you are done learning about Pikes Peak, go to the next page to answer a question.

WELCOME TO ...Pikes Peak

WELCOME TO ... Sequoia National Park

Every year, more than 1.6 million people visit Sequoia National Park. One of the more popular tours in the park is the Trail of 100 Giants. On this hiking trail, visitors can see the oldest and biggest trees. Many of these trees are 500 to 1,500 years old. The largest living sequoia tree is called General Sherman, which is about 2,100 years old and is 275 feet tall.

Once you are done learning about the Sequoia National Park, go to the next page to answer a question.

General Sherman Tree

National Park Website

WELCOME TO ... Sequoia National Park

WELCOME TO ...Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park is located in the northwest corner of Montana. This national park has over a million acres with more than 175 mountains, 762 lakes, 563 streams, over 200 waterfalls, and more than 25 glaciers!The world-famous Going-to-the-Sun-Road which travels 53 miles into the heart of Glacier National Park is one of the most visited sections of the park. The road crosses the Continental Divide which can accumulate up to 80 feet of snow in the winter.

Once you are done learning about the Glacier National Park, go to the next page to answer a question.

National Park Website

WELCOME TO ...Glacier National Park

WELCOME TO ...the Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail was a major route that people took when migrating to the western part of the United States. The Oregon Trail began in Independence, Missouri but most of the journey was through the western region of the country.The trail stretched for around 2,000 miles and the main vehicle the pioneers used was the covered wagon. Most of the settlers used oxen to pull their wagons. It took about 5 months to make the journey and it was very dangerous.

Once you are done learning about the Oregon Trail, go to the next page to answer a question.

Oregon Trail Original Game

WELCOME TO ...the Oregon Trail

WELCOME TO ...Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the United States with a depth of 1,645 feet. Lake Tahoe is 2/3 in California and 1/3 in the state of Nevada. The amount of water in Lake Tahoe is about 39 trillion gallons, which is enough to supply each person in the United States with 50 gallons of water per day for 5 years. It is home to a number of ski resorts, summer outdoor recreation and tourist attractions.

Once you are done learning about Lake Tahoe, go to the next page to answer a question.

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WELCOME TO ...Lake Tahoe

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