Day 2 - Yosemite National Park 8,000 feet

Day 2 - Yosemite National Park

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May 9th 2009
When I told my friend Mike Swinson that I was headed west and would begin in Reno, he said "You are going to Yosemite..right?" Until then, I had not even considered going to Yosemite. I was looking north, and Yosemite was about 2 1/2 hours to the south. After my conversation with Mike, I realized that I did not need to be this close to an American treasure and not see it. All I can say is, "Th ... 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