Minnesota

Minnesota

en thousand lakes are stunning, anduge glaciers served to shape this land.xult! This Minnesota's grand!

limpses flow from bygone timef ancient cultures' art sublime.

etroglyphs both bold and greatold court within this magic state.njoy the loon, his laugh-like call.ejoice in Norway pines... So tall!

avor farmland: corn and wheat.he fields are endless 'neath your feet.nd lady's slippers to adorehrive on fertile lands galore.

njoy our Lake Superior's shore.

THE

GOPHER

STATE

Ode to The Gopher State

Mississippi

Mississippi

his state is "Southern" to a T.er cotton fields are great to see.ach town is filled with history.

agnolias blossom far and wide.mockingbird will sing with pride.

ulf Coastal beaches, bayous, hills...o limit to the swampland thrills.ak and hickory (fine wood!)end beauty, make you feel so good.t's fun to wander 'twixt the trees.

"singing river" sounds like bees!

eek out Clarksdale, if you choose…he birthplace of the Delta Blues.nd wander through each joyful place,raveling on the Natchez Trace.njoy a land of rhythmic grace.

THE

MAGNOLIA

STATE

Ode to The Magnolia State

Missouri

Missouri

he Mississippi River's bankas formed Missouri's eastern flank.njoy a land of highest rank.

ee the dogwood blossoming.ear the lovely bluebirds sing.bserve that prairie feast (first class!)ith vast varieties of grass.

ajestic Gateway To The West...mbrace that Arch (which is the best).

pot a bull too grand for words...he giant bison roams in herds.dventure to where tallgrass growshis plant's so high... Above your nose!njoy bold Nature's lavish shows!

THE

SHOW

ME

STATE

Ode to The Show Me State

Montana

Montana

his "Big Sky" land is vast and bold.ordes of cowboy tales are told.njoy where wagon trains once rolled.

he grizzly bear's a joy to find.uffled grouse are sweet and kind.mbrace the bitterroot's�pink flower,nd climb the hills where pine trees tower.teep Pompey's Pillar greets your eye...p above, bald eagles fly.eflect on vistas grand and stark.xplore the route of Lewis/Clark.

alute Montana... Pause and hush.he Great Plains stun with rabbitbrush,nd Glacier Park is gorgeous fun,hat road called "Going-To-The-Sun,"nough steep thrills for anyone.

THE

TREASURE

STATE

Ode to The Treasure State

Nebraska

Nebraska

his feast of farmland tends to soar.appy pastures, fields galore...njoy the beauty that's in store.

orn aplenty, there's no doubt.f course, here's cattle, strong and stout.esplendent cottonwoods will shine.ow savor goldenrod. (Divine!)ear the meadowlark's sweet voice.pon first glimpse of him, rejoice!pot Chimney Rock against the sky.ick back, and stare at it and sigh.xquisite dunes (don't try to count!)est on Sand Hills. (A huge amount.)

wimming turtles, honeybees...he state is filled with things that please.nd here's the Badlands, hot and dry.here's sculpted stone to greet your eye.mbrace Nebraska 'neath blue sky.

THE

CORNHUSKER

STATE

Ode to The Cornhusker State

Nevada

Nevada

raverse Nevada's mountains bold,er ghostly towns, once forged by gold,voking tales, by campfires told.

agebrush thrives... Its flowers are sweet.n rocky crags, the bluebirds meet.ush petroglyphs etch ancient days.alley of Fire boasts grand displays.ncounter blooming prickly pears.ich pines have lived four thousand years!

quirrels romp on grassy beds.he Hidden Cave hides arrowheads.

state this awesome blows your mind...hose sun-drenched lands, with cacti lined.mbrace each vista that you'll find.

THE

SILVER

STATE

Ode to The Silver State

New Hampshire

New Hampshire

his emblem of New England prideolds mountains, lakes and forests wide,xtends to the Atlantic tide.

lance skyward! Purple finches fly.egard their color 'gainst the sky!dore the purple lilac's hue.o bloom holds more allure for you.

f you are hiking in the sun.he white-tailed deer may pause, then run.mbellishing your day of fun.

outheastern corner of the state:errific beaches, surf that's great.pproach Mount Washington (the best!)

ough climbers love to take its test...cstatic vistas from its crest!

THE

GRANITE

STATE

Ode to The Granite State

New Mexico

New Mexico

his gorgeous state: A vast buffet...igh mountains, forests, deserts mayxhibit nature's grand display!

ook up! Tall Shiprock's 'gainst the sky,sacred stone which haunts your eye.

ote petroglyphs – they're far and wide,rawings etched with ancient pride.

f course, across this lovely land,lows the mighty Rio Grande.

njoy the yucca's yellow hue.ow see roadrunners passing you!an "Close Encounters" count as treats?ave fun on Roswell's spooky streets!dventure beckons you for sure…ow sample Carlsbad's deep, dark lure.here, each dusk, beyond a doubt,ultitudes of bats stream out!ach state must surely pass some tests.ew Mexico's among the best,he treasure of the Great Southwest.

THE

LAND

OF

ENCHANTMENT

Ode to The Land of Enchantment

North Dakota

North Dakota

hese northern reaches of the landave many farms... The soil is grand.nticing food is right at hand!

rairie roses greet the eye.agles, falcons, kestrels fly.quatic fossils (great to see)luster where there used to bextinct and prehistoric sea.

ach place in North Dakota sings.o state can offer all these things.

limpse the bison, bighorn sheep,nd prairie dogs pop out and peep.elish bobcats... Love their flair.ote on muskrats in their lair.

mile on roads with little traffic...ouch the Center Geographic!fter touring Badlands Park,hat scenic stretch (sublime and stark),scape to hear the meadowlark.

THE

PEACE

GARDEN

STATE

Ode to The Peace Garden State