Jousting Knights

Smoky Fairbanks

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August 14th 2009
We did not have high expectations before our visit. Heavy smoke from area wildfires caused poor visibility and our eyes, noses, and throats felt it. Later that day, the road was closed. We considered cutting our visit short and getting the heck out of there. However, we stuck it out for a few days and were glad we did. Rain came a day later and helped the firefighters. The air cleared so ... 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