Day 223 19th Century Ship's Keel, washed up near Fort Gibson, Dauphin Island AL.

Day 223

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April 4th 2008
Posted by Onaxthiel: I wouldn't really say we “woke up” with the coming of dawn in our campsite. It would be more accurate to say that we “chose to give up” when the clouds first started to light up. The whole night had been hot, moist and filled with insects. It was not an experience I would care to repeat. After a shower in the campground facilities, the insects really noticed us. I ... read more

North America » United States » Alabama

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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