Baker

A fine day at Mount Baker WA

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March 7th 2008
With our time running out here in BC, we have been doing some extra ordinary skiing. This past Sunday we headed off to Mount Baker, in the US. An early start to the day , 6am, and we were crossing the border, getting visas before 7:30am. There were no cues, and most importantly the US immigration officers were incredibly bright and cheerful. Passing through the border town at the so called 'tr ... read more

North America » United States » Washington

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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