Red-Winged Blackbird

Indiana to Minnesota

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May 18th 2008
A very wet night gave way to a beautiful, clear blue sky, morning. The wet tent was packed away after breakfast and after our morning walk we headed west on Route 12 toward Chicago. Just outside the park was a beautiful doe, standing in the middle of the road. By the time I got my camera, she was gone. Back on Route 90 we drove through Chicago. It was Dave’s first time in the city. He was ... read more

North America » United States » Minnesota » Sauk Centre

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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