Smokey Mountains

Bumpy Landing, but Home is Sweet Indeed

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June 2nd 2008
Max said it best: Papa, the Grand Canyon is amazing, but our home is even better. A harrowing ending to this part of the expedition, as I will explain. The last few days (before the chaos) were spent in the verdant hills of the Tennessee Smokies and Virginia's Shenandoah National Park. We saw black bears, took a bike trip past 19th century cabins and old baptist churches, and discussed the Civ ... 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