Me at King's Canyon

Hiking With Rattle Snakes in Sequoia

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July 27th 2007
On leaving Las Vegas feeling somewhat financially violated, I was looking forward to getting back into nature for a little soul purification and a touch of reflection over our time away so far. We've now been on the road the long way round for 4 weeks but it really has passed quickly and we've had few real days alone to just chill for the moment and take stock. Our hikes in the National Parks w ... 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