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materials to Nacel Open Door’s National Office by January 1, 2017. Apply Today! Space Is Limited in Each Region Nacel Open Door 380 Jackson Street, Suite 200, St. Paul, MN 55101 800.622.3553 www.nacelopendoor.org Georgia Georgia on My Mind Music legend, The state of Georgia also has a deep Civil War history and Ray Charles’ popular rendition of Georgia on my mind visitors can visit sites like Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield. became Georgia’s official state song in 1979. While in This was home to General Georgia be sure to keep some of these other exciting Sherman’s Union Army. experience on your mind. You can also visit Only in Georgia Will you find Lookout Andersonville National Mountain. From this vantage point, you are able to Historic Site which gives see SEVEN states at once! The states included are: you a firsthand lesson of Tennessee, what life was like at this Kentucky, infamous military prison. Virginia, , Famous For South Carolina, The well known soda pop, Georgia, and Coca-Cola was invented in Alabama. Georgia in May 1886 by Dr. John Pemberton in . Visit the Spring of Coca-Cola’s competitor, , was invented in the Faith in Epworth. neighboring state of North Carolina in 1867. Legend has it that a farmer would Sports If Sports are your thing not allow Georgia has you covered! With an NFL congregants of a team, (Atlanta Flacons); an NBA team, nearby church use (Atlanta Hawks); an NHL team, (Atlanta his water. During Thrashers); an MBL team, (Atlanta Braves); a rainstorm, the and coming as a new expansion team stream moved to Major League Soccer (MLS) will be the from his property Atlanta United FC. The team’s to the property of inaugural season will the church and be in 2017, just in remains to flow time for your visit! there to this day. Summary If an Brunswick Stew is a classic Georgian dish interest in history, that consists of shredded chicken, pork, warm weather, and an vegetables, barbecue sauce, ketchup, po- abundance of outdoor tatoes, tomatoes, beans, and hot sauce. activities with close Everyone needs to try this at least once! proximity to the big city action of Atlanta and a Rich in History Georgia has short distance to plenty of museums and historic sites for excites you then Georgia your to visit. Just outside of LaGrange, sounds like the state Georgia is the Hills and Dales Estate. A historic estate for you. once owned by the textile magnate, Fuller E. Callaway, Sr. Visitors can tour the site year round. North Carolina North Carolina offers a large range Colleges and Universities North Carolina of recreational activities from swimming at is home to several colleges and the beach, to skiing in the mountains. universities. University of North North Carolina is located in the Carolina at Chapel Hill, Duke Southeastern part of the United University, and North Carolina States and consists of three main State University just to name regions: the Atlantic Coastal Plain, a few. the Piedmont region, and the Appalachian Mountains. Other fun Famous Figures activities to experience are berry The 11th President of the picking, apple picking, and even United States, James Polk, cutting down your and the 17th President, own Christmas Andrew Johnson were both Tree! native to North Carolina.

Only in Sports North Carolina North has it all! With the NFL’s Carolina Carolina Panthers, the While typical NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, Southern dishes and the NHL’s Carolina such as biscuits Hurricanes there is some- and gravy, collard greens, tomatoes with thing for everyone. Along mayo, fried chicken, and mac n’ cheese can be found with these major league in North Carolina there are some dishes that can only sports, North Carolina also be found in North Carolina. Some of these unique has a strong affiliation with finds include: Eggs and Liver, and Krispy NASCAR. The Charlotte Kreme Doughnuts, BBQ Slaw and Hushpuppies, Fried Motor Speedway in green tomatoes and pimento cheese, Pepsi and peanut Concord hosts two Sprint pie, Cheerwine and BBQ chicken. Be sure to treat Cup series races every year. your taste buds to some of these gems while in N.C. Summary Movies and TV Series Are you a movie From the Atlantic Ocean to buff? If so, then be sure to check out the filming the Appalachian Mountains, sites that are featured in The rock climbing, historic hiking, Longest Ride, Iron Man 3, The Hun- sporting events, and ger Games, Homeland, and One southern hospitality, are Tree Hill. just some of the variety that you will experience if Climate The climate of the area you choose the eclectic is strongly influenced by the Atlantic state of North Carolina. Ocean. Most of the state has hot and humid summers and mild to cool winters. In the summer you can cool off at one of the many beautiful beaches and in the fall be sure to check out the stunning autumn colors. Northern Michigan Michigan and the Great Lakes beautiful views there is also a tragic history. Whitefish Point The Great Lakes are the largest is a critical turning point for all vessels bodies of freshwater on Earth. In entering and leaving Lake Superior. There total there are five Great Lakes, are 550 known shipwrecks lying on the Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, bottom of the lake. 200 of these shipwrecks Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and are at Whitefish Point. The most famous of Lake Ontario. These lakes are these shipwrecks is the wreck of the Edmund interconnected and ultimately Fitzgerald which claimed the lives of a 29 connect to the Atlantic Ocean man crew in 1975. through the Saint Lawrence Seaway. Michigan is the only U.S. Famous Michiganians state that touches four of the five Robin Williams (actor), Madonna (singer), Great Lakes. Michigan also has Taylor Lautner (actor), Serena Williams the longest freshwater shoreline (tennis player), Magic Johnson (basketball in the world. You can also stand player), Henry Ford (inventor of automobile), ANYWHERE in the state of Stevie Wonder (musician), Eminem (musician). Michigan and be within 85 miles of one of the Great Lakes. Climate Michigan experiences all four season in their extremes, with some hot and Michigan Tourist humid summer days, and a few subzero days Attractions each winter. Snow fall totals Northern Michigan, is a popular can vary throughout the tourist destination and is home region due to Lake-effect snow to several small to medium sized off of Lake Michigan, so skiing, cities. SOUVINEER ALERT: Make sure to be on the snowshoeing, and other winter lookout for Michigan’s state rock, the Petoskey rock fun can be had. In the summer, which is both a rock and a fossil and are commonly be sure to take a dip in the found on the shoreline of Lake Michigan. Other popular waters of Lake Michigan. destinations in Northern Michigan include; Mackinac Swimming a in a lake where Island and Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes. Enjoy a boat ride you can’t see the other side is to Mackinac Island. This entire island is a National a once in a life time experience. Historic Landmark that is known for its historical preservation and restoration. As part of these Professional Sports preservation efforts all motorized Teams include the are banned on the island. (except NFL’s Detroit Lions, for emergency vehicles). In Saginaw NHL’s Detroit Red Wings, county make sure to check out NBA’s Detroit Pistons, Frankenmuth, a small town that and the MLB’s Detroit resembles a Bavarian village and Tigers. Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, world’s largest Christmas store and Summary measures in at one and a half If outdoor adventures of football fields! winter skiing, summer boating and fishing, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and small town charm with Shipwreck Point The Upper Peninsula of Michigan access to big city action, is your cup of tea then join us is very similar to Northern Lower Michigan. It features beautiful here in Northern Michigan where you’ll be sure to make scenic views and many outdoor activities. Along with these memories of a lifetime.