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SAGEBRUSH — STATE FLOWER OF NEVADA SAGEBRUSH This beautiful scene of sagebrush with its colorful pink blossoms is a common sight in the southwest. It stretches as far as the eye can see and besides being beautiful, has practical purposes, as deer and other wildlife feed on it. Sagebrush blooms only after a heavy rain but will bloom in any season. It’s referred to as Cenizo by many Anglos as well as Latin Americans. What am I missing?

SAGEBRUSH — STATE FLOWER OF NEVADA

SAGEBRUSH

This beautiful scene of sagebrush with its colorful pink blossoms is a common sight in the southwest. It stretches as far as the eye can see and besides being beautiful, has practical purposes, as deer and other wildlife feed on it. Sagebrush blooms only after a heavy rain but will bloom in any season. It’s referred to as Cenizo by many Anglos as well as Latin Americans.

What am I missing?

NAME the STATE

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No one answered correctly, so I’ll give you another chance, with multiple choice.

In what state was this picture taken?

The answer is: c) Oregon

a) Washington

b) Montana

c) Oregon

d) Nevada

HAPPY EARTH DAY! GRAND RONDE VALLEY One of America’s most spectacular views of farmland is spread out at the feet of the traveler on the summit of Mt. Emily, 3,000 feet above Oregon’s famed Grand Ronde Valley. In WHAT STATE was this picture was taken? Answer revealed at 8:00 pm this evening.

HAPPY EARTH DAY!

GRAND RONDE VALLEY

One of America’s most spectacular views of farmland is spread out at the feet of the traveler on the summit of Mt. Emily, 3,000 feet above Oregon’s famed Grand Ronde Valley.

In WHAT STATE was this picture was taken?

Answer revealed at 8:00 pm this evening.

HACKENSACK RIVER CROSSING NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE. Approaching Hackensack River crossing. Wish you were here.

HACKENSACK RIVER CROSSING

NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE. Approaching Hackensack River crossing.

Wish you were here.

THE WORLD’S LARGEST CEREAL PLANT QUAKER OATS COMPANYCedar Rapids, Iowa This famous plant occupies some 20 buildings and covers an area of 15 acres and is the world’s largest cereal plant. The capacity of the seven towering Grain Elevators is nearly 10,000,000 bushels. This is one of the outstanding sights in Cedar Rapids which is known as “The Cereal Capital of the World.” Makes one hungrier for Kooky Krunchy Choco Sugar Puffs.

THE WORLD’S LARGEST CEREAL PLANT

QUAKER OATS COMPANY
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

This famous plant occupies some 20 buildings and covers an area of 15 acres and is the world’s largest cereal plant. The capacity of the seven towering Grain Elevators is nearly 10,000,000 bushels. This is one of the outstanding sights in Cedar Rapids which is known as “The Cereal Capital of the World.”

Makes one hungrier for Kooky Krunchy Choco Sugar Puffs.

PONTOOSUC LAKE, PITTSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Pontoosuc Lake, near Pittsfield, Mass., is a recreation area for natives and tourists alike. It appeals to the lover of fishing, boating and swimming.

PONTOOSUC LAKE, PITTSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS

Pontoosuc Lake, near Pittsfield, Mass., is a recreation area for natives and tourists alike. It appeals to the lover of fishing, boating and swimming.

LIZZARD BUTTE, IDAHO Note that Idaho has two different spellings for lizard. Lizard Butte is located near Marsing, Idaho. It was so named for its curious rock formation. This point is well known in southwest Idaho as a meeting place for annual Easter Sermons for Treasure Valley faithful.

LIZZARD BUTTE, IDAHO

Note that Idaho has two different spellings for lizard.

Lizard Butte is located near Marsing, Idaho. It was so named for its curious rock formation. This point is well known in southwest Idaho as a meeting place for annual Easter Sermons for Treasure Valley faithful.

PICTURESQUE INDIANA INDIANA TOLL ROAD Stretching east and west, across northern Indiana’s farmland. It provides miles of non-stop scenic traveling. The sender of this card had another opinion. He wrote to his friend in New Jersey: “Driving back from Mpls. Ind-Ohio is so flat and uninteresting. Traveling just isn’t what it used to be — in ALL respects.”

PICTURESQUE INDIANA

INDIANA TOLL ROAD

Stretching east and west, across northern Indiana’s farmland. It provides miles of non-stop scenic traveling.

The sender of this card had another opinion. He wrote to his friend in New Jersey:

“Driving back from Mpls. Ind-Ohio is so flat and uninteresting. Traveling just isn’t what it used to be — in ALL respects.”

GREETINGS FROM MISSOURI

GREETINGS FROM MISSOURI

AUTUMN IN CENTRAL TEXAS I guess something we Yankees have over Texans: colorful autumn foliage.

AUTUMN IN CENTRAL TEXAS

I guess something we Yankees have over Texans: colorful autumn foliage.

TEXAS LONGHORNS IN NEBRASKA At Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge near Valentine, the second largest government-maintained herd of Texas Longhorns in the nation can be seen. The refuge also keeps large herds of buffalo, elk, and other game.

TEXAS LONGHORNS IN NEBRASKA

At Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge near Valentine, the second largest government-maintained herd of Texas Longhorns in the nation can be seen. The refuge also keeps large herds of buffalo, elk, and other game.

PROUTS NECK YACHT CLUB Maine

PROUTS NECK YACHT CLUB

Maine

ENCHANTED ROCK Enchanted Rock is located off highway 16 between Llano and Fredericksburg, Texas. Largest Granite Mountain in the Southwest, 500 feet high covering 640 acres. Enchanted Rock has two caves and many curious boulders, and the name is derived from famous Indian Legends. Captain Hayes repulsed a band of Indians here in 1841. Tourists and vacationers can enjoy this gigantic Enchanted Rock with its many beautiful shade trees, running spring water and picnic grounds. Repulse the Indians, then names rocks after their legends.

ENCHANTED ROCK

Enchanted Rock is located off highway 16 between Llano and Fredericksburg, Texas. Largest Granite Mountain in the Southwest, 500 feet high covering 640 acres. Enchanted Rock has two caves and many curious boulders, and the name is derived from famous Indian Legends. Captain Hayes repulsed a band of Indians here in 1841. Tourists and vacationers can enjoy this gigantic Enchanted Rock with its many beautiful shade trees, running spring water and picnic grounds.

Repulse the Indians, then names rocks after their legends.

GREETINGS FROM NEW JERSEY NEW JERSEY SEASHORE WAVES, BLUE SKY, CLOUDS, MAKE A PERFECT DAY AT THE JERSEY SHORE

GREETINGS FROM NEW JERSEY

NEW JERSEY SEASHORE

WAVES, BLUE SKY, CLOUDS, MAKE A PERFECT DAY AT THE JERSEY SHORE

A GOOD HOME FOR INDUSTRY GREETINGS FROM DECATUR Decatur, Alabama This sign on U.S. 31 south welcomes visitors and industry to Decatur, the “Hub of the Tennessee Valley”.

A GOOD HOME FOR INDUSTRY

GREETINGS FROM DECATUR

Decatur, Alabama

This sign on U.S. 31 south welcomes visitors and industry to Decatur, the “Hub of the Tennessee Valley”.