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Cold War and Crickets

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August 22nd 2009
Day 3 has me riding through the plains of Montana. I am struck by the great ocean of grass and wheat lands. I am reminded of scuba diving, floating in the swells on top after a dive. You can see forever.. then just for a bit. Riding through the plains is like this. On top you can see forever, then you drop down into the valleys.. As the day warms I start to notice the grasshoppers, they ... read more

North America » United States » Montana

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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