U.S. States
The State of California:
Arnold schwarzenegger, the Governer of Caifornia.
The Bird:
The California quail also known as the valley quail, became the official state bird in 1931. A widely distributed and prized game bird, it is known for its hardiness and adaptability. Plump, gray-colored and smaller than a pigeon, the California quail sports a downward curving black plume on top of its head and black bib with white stripe under the beak. Flocks number from a few to 60 or more in the fall and winter months, but in the spring break into pairs. They nest in hollows scratched in the ground and concealed by foliage, and their eggs, 6 to 28 in number, are creamy white and thickly spotted with golden brown.
The Capital:
The Capital of California is the city of Sacramento
State Motto:
Eureka (I have found it)
Other attractions in California:
- A tour of Alcatraz Island
- Geysers:
A naturally reliable tourist attraction, with occasional bladder problems :^)
The State of Wyoming:
- The Governor:
Dave Freudenthal
- The Bird:
The western meadowlark was adopted as the official state bird of Wyoming on February 5, 1927.
- The Capital:
The Capital of the state of Wyoming is the city of Cheyenne
- State Motto:
Wyoming's State Motto is "Equal Rights."
- Other attractions in Wyoming:
- A giant Lincoln Head: Abe's monumental head looks down from the highest point of the old Lincoln Highway.
- Old West Wax Museum: An amusing but somewhat sanitized wax figure attraction in central Wyoming.
The State of Florida:
- The Governor:
Charlie Crist
- The Bird:
The Mockingbird is the Florida State Bird
- The Capital:
The Capital of the state of Florida is Tallahassee
- State Motto:
The Florida State Motto is: "In God We Trust".
- Other attractions in Florida:
- SeaWorld Orlando
- DisneyWorld Orlando
The State of Pennsylvania:
- The Governor:
Ed Rendell
- The Bird:
The ruffed grouse was approved as Pennsylvania's official state bird by an act of the Pennsylvania Legislature on June 22, 1931.
- The Capital:
Harrisburg
- State Motto:
"Virtue, Liberty and Independence "
- Other attractions in Pennsylvania:
- Crayola Factory and Hall of Fame:
Breathe in the warm, waxy scent of new crayons in this replica factory tour and crayon education center.
- Big Mac Museum:
Near its birthplace, McDonald's remembers their first megaburger with a museum and a statue.
The State of Rhode Island:
- The Governor:
Donald L. Carcieri
- The Bird:
The Rhode Island Red Hen became Rhode Island’s official state bird on May 3, 1954.
- The Capital:
Providence, Rhode Island
- The Motto:
"Hope"
- Other attractions in Rhode Island:
- Slater Mill Historic Site:
This site is considered the birthplace of American industry. The property includes the Slater Mill (1793), the Wilkinson Mill (1810), the worker's cottage (1758), the museum gift shop and more.
- Dunkin' Donuts Center
Dunkin' Donuts Center is the home of the Providence Bruins Hockey Club (AHL) and the Providence College Friars (NCAA). Family shows, concerts and special events are also held at the center.