Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku II

This state also entered the union on 6/1, in the year 1796, the 16th state.

ALPINE
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

ROUTES
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once
Copy circled letters to the corresponding numbered cells in the quote grid to spell out the state's name, its state tree and state flower

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

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