Tide Several Hours Later

Prince Rupert

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July 6th 2007
Friday, July 6, 2007 Friday morning was misty and cool. We went to the Butze Rapids Hiking Trail just outside of town. The rapids are known for having a “reversing tide”. The tide rushes out and then changes directions and rushes back in. The water level drops about 15 feet twice a day. When it’s full moon, the reversal can cause waves up to 6 feet high. It’s not full moon, but we thought ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more