Sunset

Avenue of the Giants

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September 19th 2006
We pull out on the highway quickly running out of daylight. We cross the border with no fan fare, there are no check points any longer to check for fruits and vegetables. We arrive in Crescent City, and remember we are hungry. We spot a Burger King with a parking lot that seems large enough for our entrance and exit and stop to dine on Whoppers. Our plan is to make it to Eureka about 80 miles down ... read more

North America » United States » California » Humboldt Redwoods State Park

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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