Death Valley 7

Death Valley Days

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July 28th 2011
Got the hell outta Vegas as soon as possible. Heading to Yosemite, CA, via Death Valley. This is truly an awesome part of the planet. Over 280 feet below sea level at its lowest point, with temperatures soaring above 120 degrees F. Eerie landscapes and geological formations for miles and miles. Temperature dropped from 123 degrees to 69 degrees as we ascended into the Sierra Nevada range. ... 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