It’s The Maine Thing

Hello, Funny One here. I finally sent of my articles for the funny newspaper. Well, the Maine thing is that I sent it off! Today’s state is Maine. I went to see the Dark Knight Rises again. It’s so good, and it’s even better on the Imax!

Ok, what is there to do in Maine? What about museums? The Hudson Museum has three exhibition areas, the Merritt Gallery which is for temporary exhibitions; The World Cultures and Maine Indian have the permanent galleries; The Cole Land Transportation Museum is where they collect, preserve, and display (before they disappear forever) a cross-section of Maine’s land transportation equipment from which this and future generations will gain knowledge of the past; The Maine Military Historical Society is presently Maine’s ONLY museum that is dedicated solely to Maine’s military history; The Holocaust & Human Rights Center of Maine is another interesting place to visit. Their aim is to get to the bottom of intolerance.  “Hatred thrives and the danger is real.  Just by saying “never again” is not enough.  If to forget the past condemns us to repeat it, we make our own history by what we choose to remember – and keep our promise to the future by what we choose to do.”

What about fun tours? There are bird and nature tours at the Three Pines Bird sanctuary. There they protect birds such as Canada Warblers and Northern Waterthrush as well as Wood Thrush and American Woodcock; The Desert of Maine is where you will enjoy a 30 minute educational Glacier Desert Tour Ride; the Bar Harbor Whale Watching Tours is Maine’s largest boating tour company, featuring several distinct puffin and whale watching tours, lighthouse tours, and nature cruises; a lobster fishing and seal watching tour and a cruise to Baker Island.

Now I’m going to talk food. The Original Pancake House is the place where you can get some delicious pancakes like buttermilk, banana, coconut, blueberry and Hawaiian. Mmmm pancakes. Friendly’s Ice Cream Shop is where they have lots of yummy ice cream, plus you can also create your own sundae. I’d love to do that! But I’d want everything on it! Mmmm sundaes Check it out at: http://www.friendlys.com/ Perry’s Nut House is where they make and sell Maine’s favorite FUDGE, shelled nuts, toys, gifts & FUDGE! Mmmmm fudge. http://www.perrysnuthouse.com/index.php?route=common/home

Sitting in Parked Cars in Nebraska

Hello, Funny One here. I wrote one funny article today and I just have to do one more, which I think I’ll do tomorrow. Ok, so today’s state is Nebraska. The picture is of me at the Carhenge. It replicates Stonehenge, and is made of a circle of cars, 3 standing trilithons within the circle, the heel stone, slaughter stone, and 2 station stones, and the Aubrey circle, which is named after Sir John Aubrey who first recognized the earthworks and great stones as a prehistoric temple in 1648.

Ok, I’m going to start off with trains. If you visit the Oregon Trail Wagon Train you will get to try a real campfire cookout. Cool! I wonder if they sing campfire songs? You will be taken back in time where you can experience what it was like to live back in the days of 1850. Enjoy the Old West! It sounds like fun. There’s also the Stolley Park Railway where you will have two trips around Stolley Park on Central Nebraska’s only life-size garden-scale railroad. There is also a candy store there, The Sweet Tooth Shop, which is available to park goers offering a wide range of delicious treats like popcorn, cookies and cotton candy. Mmmmm cotton candy. The Rock Island Depot Railroad Museum is two-storeys and is an historic stop that’s definitely going to impress. The Rock Island Railroad Depot is one of two remaining brick Rock Island Railroad Depots in Nebraska. It is also the largest depot that is still in existence between Chicago and Denver.

Do you want to know more about the history of Nebraska? Well, there are many places to visit, such as The Great Platte River Road Archway. From the year 1843 to 1869, nearly half a million men, women and children rode and walked the trails to the West Coast. The sky was overwhelming and the mountains and wildlife were like nothing they had ever seen before. These pioneers persevered with a strong will and a lot of determination, and they carried their cherished belongings in wagons or strapped to burros; and they also pushed or floated hand carts over mountains, rivers and valleys. All who took the trip were changed by it. Those early pioneers were shaped by what they saw and experienced, and they have provided America to be a heritage that is a living spirit that molds the nation’s character today. If you visit The Pioneer Village you will see a priceless steam carousel, 17 historic flying machines and you will marvel at 100 antique tractors. There’s also the world’s oldest Buick, a 1902 Cadillac and a 1903 Ford, both designed by Henry Ford, plus 350 other antique cars, all displayed in their order of development. The Nebraska History Museum is where you can see fascinating artefacts and hear some amazing stories from the rich history of Nebraska. The Museum of the Fur Trade is a museum that is dedicated to preserving the rich history of the North American fur trade. It’s located three miles east of Chadron and stands on the site of James Bordeaux’s trading post which was established for the American Fur Company in 1837.

Here are some other interesting places to go: The Nebraska Firefighters Museum. The hottest place in Nebraska! There is also El Museo Latino, which is one of only 11 Latino museums in the United States. Well, I’ll leave it there for now. Hasta luego.

Wild Tarrrrrget!

Hello, It’s me – the Funny One. I’ve almost finished my funny pictures for the funny newspaper. I’ll be done tomorrow. Hooray!

Ok, today’s state is South Carolina. In the pic, I’m hugging a tiger. There is a T.I.G.E.R. Preservation Station, which is a free-living tiger exhibit. It raises money for the rarest tigers on Earth – the Golden Tabby tiger. It’s your chance to see the world’s rarest tigers up close and free from cages. You will be able to see Siberian Tigers, Bengal Tigers, Royal White Bengal Tigers and even the Golden Tabby Tiger. If you love wild animals, then you’ll also want to visit the Alligator Adventure. You’ll find yourself face to face with some really ferocious and magnificent animals.

What about fun events? There’s the Greek Festival. They are held January through November in America. Delicious Greek food, music, dancing and much entertainment.  That sounds like so much fun! “Opa!” There’s also the Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival. Boogie and eat. Sounds good.

How about the restaurants? I found some that sound good, such as The Hank’s Seafood Restaurant which recreates Classic Charleston Fish House with an old-fashioned saloon-style bar and an exhibition raw bar. There’s also the FIG Restaurant, which stands for “Food Is Good”. I agree with that! The Bocci’s Italian Restaurant looks great! Also, they have Chianti – my favorite wine! The Joe Pasta also have Chianti. I would have a pizza and a Chianti.

What about some interesting things to do? There’s the Design and Wine. That’s where you drink wine and paint. Just don’t get the wine and the paint water mixed up. That won’t taste good. The Adluh Flour Mills, the Home of Adluh flour, where quality products have been milled there since 1900 and it’s located in the Historic Congaree Vista. The blinking neon sign has become a cultural icon for the City of Columbia. Explore the traditions of Allen Brothers Milling Company and learn more about the products that they proudly produce.

What about visiting the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime museum, and learn all about the Navy. The Columbia Marionette theater, where this summer are performing the classic story of Pinocchio. If you love weird then you’ll love the Believe It or Not! Odditorium. You can see a lot of weird and freaky things like a Tibetan Skull Mask, a 6-legged cow, a genuine shrunken head and a Justin Bieber Album. My favorite place I’d want to visit is the Sweeties Sweets candy store.  They have yummy chocolates. Mmmmm chocolates. http://www.sweetiessweets.com/

Funny One in Arkansas with Diamonds!

Hello, I’m here! I did some of my funny drawings for the funny newspaper. I hope I’ll be finished with them soon. Today my state is Arkansas. In the picture, I’m in a diamond mine in The Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. Arkansas, The Natural State, is lucky to have an abundance of geological wonders. The Crater of Diamonds State Park, the only diamond-producing site in the world that is open to the public, is there. It stands out as a unique geological “gem” for you to explore and enjoy. I want to go! I wonder if I’ll get some free diamonds?f

If you want a quiet rest and enjoy nature, there are lots of parks: The Pea Ridge National Military Park, The Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park, Devil’s Den State Park and many more.

What about interesting museums to visit? There’s the Plantation Agriculture Museum, which is dedicated to Arkansas’s rich cotton production heritage. Fort Smith Museum Of History has many exhibits and interprets objects of historical importance relevant to the founding and growth of Fort Smith and to the region. Their exhibits illustrate the contributions of Fort Smith’s citizens to the cultural, political, and economic development of the area. There’s even a replica of a 1920’s soda fountain and pharmacy. They have delicious handmade sodas, floats and sundaes. Mmmmm handmade sodas, floats and sundaes. The Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources is dedicated to the pioneers of south Arkansas’ oil and brine industries. The Hampson Archeological Museum it’s all about lifestyles of this farming-based civilization that lived there from A.D. 1400 to 1650. The Arkansas Air And Military Museum is all about planes and military stuff. The Mid-America Science Museum is all about science. The Museum of Discovery exhibits all things to do with science. The Fort Smith Trolley Museum is dedicated to the maintenance and appreciation of electric powered streetcars, railroad equipment, transportation and other technology that existed during that time in history, and to provide a unique educational experience to the visiting public.

If you like trains then you can visit the Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway and the Missouri and Arkansas Railroad.

There are so much to do in Arkansas. If you love comedy, like moi, then you might want to go to The Loony Bin Comedy Club (love the name!), but if you want to see some magic then you can visit the Theater of Magic or go to see the the Top O’ the Ozarks Tower and enjoy the amazing view from up there.

I’m going to watch the movie “A Cat In Paris”. I don’t know what it’s like as I’ve never seen it before but I’ll tell everyone what I think of it tomorrow.

Crumbling Cookies for the Captain

Hello, It’s me, the Funny One. I did two funny drawings for the funny newspaper, and I’ll do more tomorrow! Two are better than none. Today’s state is Ohio. That’s where Captain Underpants is from. This is the author’s website.  http://www.pilkey.com/  His books are great! Also, in Ohio there is an underwear festival, and that’s what gave me the idea for today’s picture. What is there to do in Ohio? You can go and see the Ohio Statehouse. It’s one of America’s finest examples of Greek Revival Architecture and is one of the oldest working Statehouses in the United States. There is also the Buckeye Book Fair. If you go you will have the opportunity to meet nearly 100 famous Ohio writers, illustrators and photographers. You’ll also be able to get autographed copies of their latest books at a discount. There’s also the Pump House Center For The Arts. It was built-in 1882 as the water source to fight fires for the historic city of Chillicothe, plus there’s the Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival. I love pumpkins. Visit the Concourse Gallery and see fun and interesting paintings by Lee Csuri. They’ll put a smile on your face. Go in the Three-acre Corn Maze. That could be fun, but I would probably get lost and be in there all night. Well, at least I could eat the corn. The Earth Science Week Fossil Tour is where you’ll learn all about fossils. Learn about how geoscientists gather and interpret data about the Earth and other planets. That sounds cool! http://www.earthsciweek.org./ There’s also wine tasting festivals here, too. Mmmmm wine. There’s the Annual Antique Motorcycle Exhibit. That would be so cool to go to. Visit Williams Park to see “Sculpture in the Village” and walk among sculptures which are among the trees, flowers and the lake. It’s FREE to go. I like it best when things are free. The sculptures in the park represent many of the most prominent sculptors from Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Vermont and will be on display for one year for all to enjoy.  Grand Return of the Scarecrows, when the leaves fall from the tress, the weathers changes and the harvesting of pumpkins, you know that it’s time for the Grand Return of the Scarecrows. Great Fun! If you like baking, like me, then there’s the Holiday Cookie Tour. The ticket price includes a map of the participating locations, a decorative holiday container and a gift certificate to a downtown eatery. Ticket holders will visit all the participating shops to collect homemade cookies, coupons and recipe cards to fill the containers. Mmmmmm Cookies. If you like trains, there’s the The Flag City Train Show which includes model trains, toy trains, and railroad memorabilia for sale by various dealers. After paying admission, the ticket prices are $2.00 adults and $1.00 children 12 and younger, during show hours.  The train will make a stop at the 1920s era B&O caboose for a tour inside.  Watch various toy and model train layouts as well as a display of antique Erector sets.  Explore many other displays in the railroad museum. Food service all day. That’s great! Mmmmm food service.  There is so much to do in Ohio and I can’t mention them all. I’ll leave it there for now with my fun pic!