Mount Diablo

The Delta and Napa Valley

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October 14th 2008
I had reservations at a park called Delta Shores, in Isleton, California, about 40 miles east of San Francisco as the bird flies. Actually, this is an island surrounded by waterways, so although it may look close by the time you have navigated around and over the water it is about 65 miles. It is certainly a very pretty area. I have a couple of trips planned for the week. Napa Valley. I am rea ... 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