Stop 1 Location A Lincoln, Nebraska...Where it all began! October 30, 2014
Flat Stanley began his great adventure right here in the Second Grade classroom at Christ Schools in Lincoln, Nebraska. He left us on October 30th to travel around the country to visit people and places around the country. He will be sending us photos, emails and letters telling us all about the wonderful communities he will be visiting. Below will be his online blog to share all the great information Flat Stanley has shared with us.
Stop 2 Location B Wahoo, Nebraska...Saunders County Museum November 2014
Flat Stanley didn't have to travel far to meet some exciting people and learn a lot about a community not far from Lincoln. Flat Stanley traveled to Wahoo, Nebraska. One special place of interest Flat Stanley found was the Saunders County Museum. There he found a gigantic bolder that was once on the Ox Bow Trail. He found out that the Ox Bow Trail ran from Nebraska City all the way to Fort Kearney. It was a curved trail that the settlers used to travel through Nebraska. The giant bolder was one of two rocks that marked the trail near Ceresco, Nebraska which is in between Lincoln and Wahoo. Flat Stanley also learned a lot about the history of people and events in Saunders County while he was there. He also checked out some amazingly old maps...which is one thing we have been studying in Second Grade. Some were as old as 100 years! One thing that has Flat Stanley excited is an upcoming event called Christmas on the Prairie. He's excited to go back to see the exciting things that happen at the Saunders County Museum during this festival. He'll be there December 6th and 7th from 2-8 pm. He even sent us invitations to go as well.
Special thanks to Erin Hauser, Curator at the Saunders County Museum!
Learn more about the museum by clicking below.
Saunders County Museum
Flat Stanley began his great adventure right here in the Second Grade classroom at Christ Schools in Lincoln, Nebraska. He left us on October 30th to travel around the country to visit people and places around the country. He will be sending us photos, emails and letters telling us all about the wonderful communities he will be visiting. Below will be his online blog to share all the great information Flat Stanley has shared with us.
Stop 2 Location B Wahoo, Nebraska...Saunders County Museum November 2014
Flat Stanley didn't have to travel far to meet some exciting people and learn a lot about a community not far from Lincoln. Flat Stanley traveled to Wahoo, Nebraska. One special place of interest Flat Stanley found was the Saunders County Museum. There he found a gigantic bolder that was once on the Ox Bow Trail. He found out that the Ox Bow Trail ran from Nebraska City all the way to Fort Kearney. It was a curved trail that the settlers used to travel through Nebraska. The giant bolder was one of two rocks that marked the trail near Ceresco, Nebraska which is in between Lincoln and Wahoo. Flat Stanley also learned a lot about the history of people and events in Saunders County while he was there. He also checked out some amazingly old maps...which is one thing we have been studying in Second Grade. Some were as old as 100 years! One thing that has Flat Stanley excited is an upcoming event called Christmas on the Prairie. He's excited to go back to see the exciting things that happen at the Saunders County Museum during this festival. He'll be there December 6th and 7th from 2-8 pm. He even sent us invitations to go as well.
Special thanks to Erin Hauser, Curator at the Saunders County Museum!
Learn more about the museum by clicking below.
Saunders County Museum
Stop 3 Location C Dallas, Texas...Pioneer Plaza and Pioneer Park Cemetery November 2014
Flat Stanley traveled south to Dallas, Texas and ran into a heard of long horn cattle. It was warm and breezy there. So breezy in fact that Flat Stanley blew under the hoof of one of the massive long horns! (He might just be a bit flatter than he was before!) Flat Stanley visited Dallas' Pioneer Plaza. This is a place the commemorates Dallas' beginnings by celebrating the Shawnee Trail that first brought settlers to the area. There is a bronze sculpture there that features 49steers (cattle), and 3 trail riders (4 if you count Flat Stanley who wanted to ride a horse!) It was created by Robert Summers. Each longhorn steer is life size and measures 6 feet tall! Stanley also visited the Pioneer Park Cemetery next door that is the final resting place for 4 of Dallas' Mayors, as well as many heroes of the Texas revolution.
Special thanks to Aunt Valerie!
Learn more about Pioneer Plaza by clicking below.
Pioneer Plaza
Youtube Video- This is not associated with Stanley's stop, but it gives a good representation of the massive size of the sculpture.
Stop 3 Location C Dallas, Texas...Pioneer Plaza and Pioneer Park Cemetery November 2014
Flat Stanley traveled south to Dallas, Texas and ran into a heard of long horn cattle. It was warm and breezy there. So breezy in fact that Flat Stanley blew under the hoof of one of the massive long horns! (He might just be a bit flatter than he was before!) Flat Stanley visited Dallas' Pioneer Plaza. This is a place the commemorates Dallas' beginnings by celebrating the Shawnee Trail that first brought settlers to the area. There is a bronze sculpture there that features 49steers (cattle), and 3 trail riders (4 if you count Flat Stanley who wanted to ride a horse!) It was created by Robert Summers. Each longhorn steer is life size and measures 6 feet tall! Stanley also visited the Pioneer Park Cemetery next door that is the final resting place for 4 of Dallas' Mayors, as well as many heroes of the Texas revolution.
Special thanks to Aunt Valerie!
Learn more about Pioneer Plaza by clicking below.
Pioneer Plaza
Youtube Video- This is not associated with Stanley's stop, but it gives a good representation of the massive size of the sculpture.
Stop 4 Location D San Diego, California November 2014
Next, Flat Stanley found his way to San Diego, California. This is a town in southern California near the boarder with Mexico. As a matter of fact, Flat Stanley traveled all the way to the last U.S. exit that separates the United States and a town called Tijuana, Mexico. Flat Stanley then traveled on the Coronado Bay Bridge, which is really, really tall! Then Flat Stanley visited the aircraft carrier "The USS Midway", which was once a naval ship, but it is now a museum honoring those who served our country. Continuing on his journey, Flat Stanley went to Sea World to see Shamu the whale, the San Diego Zoo, and to Balboa Park to the Air and Space Museum! He had a very busy day!
Special thanks to Grandpa Tim and Grandma Cheri!
Learn more about some of these places by clicking below.
San Diego Zoo
Midway Museum
Stop 5 Location E Maui, Oahu,and Lanai, Hawaii December 2014
Flat Stanley continued his journey west, across the Pacific Ocean, to Hawaii! He hiked up to the Makapu'u Lighthouse on the very southeast tip of the island of Oahu. Then he headed to the area of the Hawaii Kai Town Center. He was able to see the Koko Head Crater. This is an extinct volcano that was used as a lookout for the military during times of battle. There are still some bunkers there and old rail road tracks that were used to get supplies and soldiers up and down the crater walls. It now serves as a really hard hiking trail. The next day he headed to the Bay of Hawaii Kai called Maunalua Bay where many after school water sports are held such as canoeing, kayaking, paddling, surfing, windsurfing and fishing. Flat Stanley wanted to surf, but he wasn't dressed for it and couldn't find a surfboard his size. Maybe next time! These water sports are held all day and all night. He also learned about the Humpback Whales that visit these waters each winter from Alaska. On the island of Lanai, Flat Stanley attended a banquet held outside on the lawn of a resort.
Special thanks to Aunt Karen and Uncle John!
Makapu'u Lighthouse Information
Stop 6 Location F Columbia and Nashville, Tennessee November 2014
Flat Stanley traveled back to the Lower 48 and made a stop to see a former classmate named Hannah. Flat Stanley started his visit by going to Nashville, Tennessee to root on her dad. They stopped by The Hard Rock Cafe in Nashville too. Then Flat Stanley traveled to Columbia to watch Hannah in her gymnastics competition. Afterward, Flat Stanley and Hannah enjoyed some delicious pancakes at a Pancake Feed. The next day, they headed off to church where Hannah's dad is the Pastor. Flat Stanley had an amazing time in Tennessee and promised to tell all of Hannah's friends "Hello!"
Special thanks to our dear friend Hannah and her family!
Flat Stanley traveled back to the Lower 48 and made a stop to see a former classmate named Hannah. Flat Stanley started his visit by going to Nashville, Tennessee to root on her dad. They stopped by The Hard Rock Cafe in Nashville too. Then Flat Stanley traveled to Columbia to watch Hannah in her gymnastics competition. Afterward, Flat Stanley and Hannah enjoyed some delicious pancakes at a Pancake Feed. The next day, they headed off to church where Hannah's dad is the Pastor. Flat Stanley had an amazing time in Tennessee and promised to tell all of Hannah's friends "Hello!"
Special thanks to our dear friend Hannah and her family!
Stop 7 Location G Central City, Nebraska November 2014
Flat Stanley headed back to the Husker State for a quick visit. Flat Stanley went to Willow Bend Lake which is near Central City, Nebraska. He had a great time there, but wishes it would have been warmer so he could have fished, swam or even tubing! Willow Bend Lake is near the great Platte River that runs through the state of Nebraska. The Platte River is famous because around 167 years ago, thousands of settlers followed it towards the west in search of a happier life. The trail they followed is called the Mormon Trail. These settlers would have ridden in covered wagons, walked or would have rode horses along the trail. Flat Stanley also saw a historical marker in Central City pointing out the Mormon Trail. There is also a marker called "The Lone Tree" marker which stands in the place where the original "Lone Tree", a big cottonwood (the state tree) stood near the trail. The pioneers used it as a landmark to know where they were on the trail.
Special thanks for Grandma Ann and Grandpa Richard!
Flat Stanley headed back to the Husker State for a quick visit. Flat Stanley went to Willow Bend Lake which is near Central City, Nebraska. He had a great time there, but wishes it would have been warmer so he could have fished, swam or even tubing! Willow Bend Lake is near the great Platte River that runs through the state of Nebraska. The Platte River is famous because around 167 years ago, thousands of settlers followed it towards the west in search of a happier life. The trail they followed is called the Mormon Trail. These settlers would have ridden in covered wagons, walked or would have rode horses along the trail. Flat Stanley also saw a historical marker in Central City pointing out the Mormon Trail. There is also a marker called "The Lone Tree" marker which stands in the place where the original "Lone Tree", a big cottonwood (the state tree) stood near the trail. The pioneers used it as a landmark to know where they were on the trail.
Special thanks for Grandma Ann and Grandpa Richard!
Stop 8 Location H Cadott, Wisconsin November 2014
Flat Stanley headed north, despite the snow and cold, to the small village of Cadott in Wisconsin. It was so cold in fact that Flat Stanley had to get a new stocking hat (Go Packers!) and a new scarf. Burr!!!! Cadott, Wisconsin is famous for being half way between the North Pole and the Equator! He even had his picture taken by the billboard sign that marks the exact spot! Cadott is not very big. It's area is only about 3.38 square miles and there are about 1,400 people who live there. Cadott hosts two music festivals each year. They are Country Fest and Rock Fest. People from all over the country come to listen and play music here. Flat Stanley did not make it in time to hear either concert, but he hopes to come back and enjoy some music very soon.
Special thanks to Uncle Kenny and Aunt Connie (who knitted the scarf and made Flat Stanley's hat)
Flat Stanley headed north, despite the snow and cold, to the small village of Cadott in Wisconsin. It was so cold in fact that Flat Stanley had to get a new stocking hat (Go Packers!) and a new scarf. Burr!!!! Cadott, Wisconsin is famous for being half way between the North Pole and the Equator! He even had his picture taken by the billboard sign that marks the exact spot! Cadott is not very big. It's area is only about 3.38 square miles and there are about 1,400 people who live there. Cadott hosts two music festivals each year. They are Country Fest and Rock Fest. People from all over the country come to listen and play music here. Flat Stanley did not make it in time to hear either concert, but he hopes to come back and enjoy some music very soon.
Special thanks to Uncle Kenny and Aunt Connie (who knitted the scarf and made Flat Stanley's hat)
Stop 9 Location I Phoenix, Arizona November 2014
Flat Stanley was so cold from being in Wisconsin, that he decided to head toward a warmer climate! Flat Stanley found himself in Phoenix, Arizona. Ahhhhh! "That's much better", he thought. Phoenix, Arizona is the 5th largest city in the United States. It is also the largest city located in the Sonoran Desert. It is the home of NBA Phoenix Suns. Flat Stanley loves the Suns! The hottest temperature on record for Phoenix is 122 degrees. Now that's HOT! While in Phoenix, Flat Stanley visited the Sanoran Desert to see a Saguaro Cactus. A Saguaro Cactus is native to this desert. The tallest Saguaro Cactus is 45 feet tall. It takes almost 50 years to grow just one arm on a Saguaro Cactus. The Saguaro Cactus' blossom is Arizona's state wildflower.
Special thanks to Uncle Dan, Aunt Jen, Ella and Vanessa.
Flat Stanley was so cold from being in Wisconsin, that he decided to head toward a warmer climate! Flat Stanley found himself in Phoenix, Arizona. Ahhhhh! "That's much better", he thought. Phoenix, Arizona is the 5th largest city in the United States. It is also the largest city located in the Sonoran Desert. It is the home of NBA Phoenix Suns. Flat Stanley loves the Suns! The hottest temperature on record for Phoenix is 122 degrees. Now that's HOT! While in Phoenix, Flat Stanley visited the Sanoran Desert to see a Saguaro Cactus. A Saguaro Cactus is native to this desert. The tallest Saguaro Cactus is 45 feet tall. It takes almost 50 years to grow just one arm on a Saguaro Cactus. The Saguaro Cactus' blossom is Arizona's state wildflower.
Special thanks to Uncle Dan, Aunt Jen, Ella and Vanessa.
Stop 10 Location J Oklahoma City, Oklahoma November 2014
Flat Stanley headed east to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. When he got there, he stopped at the capitol building. Flat Stanley couldn't believe that this was the only state capitol in the United States that has a working oil derrick in front of it. Flat Stanley enjoyed watching it pump oil before he went off exploring the rest of the city. He found himself in front of the Chesapeake Energy Arena, where the Oklahoma City Thunder plays. They are a professional basketball team. He also took a picture next to a picture of Kevin Durant, one of the team's star players.
Special thanks to Aunt Jeannine
Flat Stanley headed east to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. When he got there, he stopped at the capitol building. Flat Stanley couldn't believe that this was the only state capitol in the United States that has a working oil derrick in front of it. Flat Stanley enjoyed watching it pump oil before he went off exploring the rest of the city. He found himself in front of the Chesapeake Energy Arena, where the Oklahoma City Thunder plays. They are a professional basketball team. He also took a picture next to a picture of Kevin Durant, one of the team's star players.
Special thanks to Aunt Jeannine
Stop 11 Location K Cheyenne, Wyoming December 2014
Flat Stanley headed north to Wyoming and found himself at the state capital building in Cheyenne. It was decorated for Christmas and Flat Stanley thought it was beautiful! He posed near the statues that are located near the front steps. The first statue is of Chief Washakie. This famous Indian Chief what helped the U.S. military in their campaigns against the Souix and Cheyenne tribes. He was the chief of the Eastern Shoshones for sixty years and is the only Native American to have a military fort named after him. The other statue is of Nellie Tayloe Ross who was the first woman governor in the United States. She was elected to complete the term of her husband who died in office and she served from 1925-1927. She was also the first woman director of the US Mint, a position she held for 20 years. Wyoming is knows as the "Equality State" because it was the first state to grant women the right to vote in December of 1986. After posing outside the capital building, Flat Stanley headed inside. He wanted to meet the Governor, but all he found was an empty office, so Flat Stanley decided to be a bit naughty and sat down in the Governor's chair! He came back to Nebraska with a great sense of humor too!
Special thanks to Gigi
http://www.wyoming4kids.org/
Flat Stanley headed north to Wyoming and found himself at the state capital building in Cheyenne. It was decorated for Christmas and Flat Stanley thought it was beautiful! He posed near the statues that are located near the front steps. The first statue is of Chief Washakie. This famous Indian Chief what helped the U.S. military in their campaigns against the Souix and Cheyenne tribes. He was the chief of the Eastern Shoshones for sixty years and is the only Native American to have a military fort named after him. The other statue is of Nellie Tayloe Ross who was the first woman governor in the United States. She was elected to complete the term of her husband who died in office and she served from 1925-1927. She was also the first woman director of the US Mint, a position she held for 20 years. Wyoming is knows as the "Equality State" because it was the first state to grant women the right to vote in December of 1986. After posing outside the capital building, Flat Stanley headed inside. He wanted to meet the Governor, but all he found was an empty office, so Flat Stanley decided to be a bit naughty and sat down in the Governor's chair! He came back to Nebraska with a great sense of humor too!
Special thanks to Gigi
http://www.wyoming4kids.org/
Stop 12 Location L Brush, Colorado December 2014
Flat Stanley headed south to Colorado to visit a couple of high school football players in the small town of Brush. He wanted to see the Brush Beetdiggers play in the State Championship. While he was there, he had his picture taken in front of an old piece of farm equipment that was used to dig beets, the area's biggest agricultural crop. Before this piece of equipment was made, farmers would have their boys leave school during the harvest season to dig up the beets. This equipment helped to keep those boys in school during the harvest season.
Special thanks to Marcia, Jeron and Alec
Flat Stanley headed south to Colorado to visit a couple of high school football players in the small town of Brush. He wanted to see the Brush Beetdiggers play in the State Championship. While he was there, he had his picture taken in front of an old piece of farm equipment that was used to dig beets, the area's biggest agricultural crop. Before this piece of equipment was made, farmers would have their boys leave school during the harvest season to dig up the beets. This equipment helped to keep those boys in school during the harvest season.
Special thanks to Marcia, Jeron and Alec
Stop 13 Location M Leicester, United Kingdom December 2014
Flat Stanley then headed east, across the Atlantic Ocean, to the United Kingdom. He had always wanted to go overseas, and he was so excited to make his first stop in England. While he was there, he visited Leicester. While he was there, Flat Stanley found the Jewry Wall. This wall is part of a Roman bath house that was build next to St. Nicholas church. While in Leicester, Flat Stanley also visited the Jewry Wall Museum. In the village of Leicester, Flat Stanley also visited the Belgrave Hall and the Guildhall. Guildhall was built in 1390 and has served as the town library and courthouse. Today it is used as a performance center.
Special thanks to Janice
Flat Stanley then headed east, across the Atlantic Ocean, to the United Kingdom. He had always wanted to go overseas, and he was so excited to make his first stop in England. While he was there, he visited Leicester. While he was there, Flat Stanley found the Jewry Wall. This wall is part of a Roman bath house that was build next to St. Nicholas church. While in Leicester, Flat Stanley also visited the Jewry Wall Museum. In the village of Leicester, Flat Stanley also visited the Belgrave Hall and the Guildhall. Guildhall was built in 1390 and has served as the town library and courthouse. Today it is used as a performance center.
Special thanks to Janice