Fresnel, again

THIS is a first order Fresnel lens. As you can see, I got dressed up for the visit. A single candle inside of this baby could be seen 17 miles away. As luck would have it, the ship carrying construction materials and workers to build the lighthouse wrecked on the bar at the mouth of the Columbia River in 1853, delaying construction for two years.

Go West, Young Man!

August 29th 2008
Fort Stevens was our camping accommodations on Thursday night, as we rolled into town at around 9:00. Being right before the Labor Day weekend, the ranger told us we were lucky to get a spot. Starting Friday, they were booked solid. This was the largest campground west of the Mississippi, and the fourth largest in the country, with well over 500 campsites. Because of the lateness, and the rain ... 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

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