Lake Tahoe

Western Sierra Nevada

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October 8th 2008
My trip from La Pine into northern California was really pleasant. The landscape changed from densely forested area of southern Oregon into the high deserts of northern California. I went past a large stand of trees without a single leaf, I tried to take photos but none came out good enough to post here. I breathed a sigh of relief when I joined Interstate 5, but even though I was now on a four l ... read more

North America » United States » California » Apple Valley

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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