cliff in Arches

Arches and Canyonland National Parks

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October 15th 2008
This is an update for Oct 14, 2008 (Monday) We awoke early today because we had two areas to cover. We spent the first half of the day in Arches National Park just north of Moab, Ut. This park has over 700 arches, most of which are reached by long hikes. We chose the hike that was described as the best in the travel guides. The first hike was over a very difficult trail. At some points we walk ... 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