The Hiking Tracks

War & Lobsters - New England

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August 6th 2007
Our trip into New England began on Tuesday the 31st July, about 2 days after we had planned. Our time in Canada had been so enjoyable that we had spent an additional couple of days in Ontario which limited our time in New England. After reading through the ever-trusty Lonely Planet Guide (we’ll never travel without one of these suckers) we picked out a path that would lead us through all six of ... read more

North America » United States » Massachusetts » Boston

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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