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Contest #14



Clue #1
The Thimbles are worth the visit.
No telling which you'll like the best.
But it's time to hit the road again
And I'll do so heading west.
Meaning:
Leave The Thimble Island chain and head west

Clue #2
I'll cross our first president's bridge,
The majestic Hudson just below.
Route 80 through New Jersey farmland
Is a pleasant way to go.
Meaning:
Cross the Hudson River on George Wasington Bridge

Clue #3
There are big leagues and some smaller,
This among the smallest of them all.
But where they play their own World Series
Is a spot where pride and hope stand tall.
Meaning:
Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Clue #4
You can rest a while at Home Camp
But you can't stay too long at all.
I've got my sights set on Ohio
And I hear the Clarion call.
Meaning:
Travel through Home Camp and Clarion, PA

Clue #5
In the northern half of the Buckeye State
The sights in Widowville were swell.
But we're on the move, my searching friend,
And Route 30 suits me well.
Meaning:
Went through Widowville on Route 30

Clue #6
Chief Menominee's monument is along the way
You could even spend time in Tippecanoe.
Although there is no sign of Tyler
Herein lies a clue for you.
Meaning:
Spots in Indiana with Indian references

Clue #7
I've crossed the border to the land of Lincoln
As well as Hamilton, Madison and Washington also.
You could even go by Winnebago -
Well that is depending on how you go.
Meaning:
Illinois includes the towns of Hamilton, Madison, Washington & Winnebago

Clue #8
No time to catch a Brewer's Game
And the Packers aren't in town.
I'm following the north star now
And the land where lakes abound.
Meaning:
Traveling through Wisconsin to Minnesota, the North Star State

Clue #9
I'm passing through Dakota territory,
Then Big Stone and Otter Tail as well.
When you enter into the Peace Garden
You might hear a welcoming bell.
Meaning:
Counties in Minnesota - then crossing into North Dakota - the Peace Garden State

Clue #10
To honor the man's great heritage,
He began his colossal work in 48.
He knew it would take a very long time
But he knew it would be worth the wait.
Meaning:
Korzak Ziokowski began work on The Crazy Horse Monument. He and Sitting Bull fought together at Little Big Horn.

Clue #11
You'll see this structure from miles away
In your car or big rig hauler.
You can travel aound the rest of the world
But you won't find one any taller.
Meaning:
KVLY TV Tower near Blanchard, ND At 2,063 feel it's world's tallest structure

Clue #12
When you reach this seat of Government
You might think you're in another zone.
A stone you toss from here arrives
An hour before it's thrown.
Meaning:
Bismark, N. Dakaoa border of Central & Mountain Time Zone

Clue #13
It was the month of June in The Treasure State
At Greasy Grass Creek to be exact.
Twas the memorable year of '76
And that's a helpful fact.
Meaning:
Also known as the Battle of Little Big Horn 18765- Sitting Bull Vanquished Col. Custer

Clue #14
The thought of Casper dancing with the stars
Put me in quite a mysterious trance.
He's a jovial and inquisitive spirit
But I didn't know the Ghost could dance.
Meaning:
Sitting Bull championed the banned 'Ghost Dance' to the end

Clue #15
She's remembered here for her contribution.
She helped Lewis & Clark succeed.
This Shoshone woman was there to assist
When the explorers had the need.
Meaning:
Sacajawea Monument is right close by

Clue #16
He was a leader, a performer, and a holy man
Who wished the Sioux could mend.
But it's here he gave his life for them
And met a sad, untimely end.
Meaning:
Sitting Bull shot and killed at Grand River, SD (1890)

Answer:
Grand River, South Dakota
Winner:
Carin from Vermont