Eastern Washington State

BACK IN THE LOWER 48

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September 16th 2007
9-10 September: This has been a rude shock for Tom, since he arrived at Whidbey Island thirty years ago this summer. He’s told me many times about the Olympic Peninsula: the huge trees crowding the narrow highway and the cool and misty weather. Well … all the trees except those actually in the National Park have been clear cut. There are now many huge and beautiful stumps, some over 500 ... read more

North America » United States » Alaska

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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