Billy, Tommy, Sean, Maggie

Day 19 - A Little History

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August 6th 2013
Our second drive-by was Hoover Dam as we left Las Vegas. Maneuvering the RV across the dam amidst the throngs of tourists was an adventure in and of itself. While an impressive feat of engineering, Todd had already enthralled us with the tales of all the men who died while pouring the concrete, and the most startling sight was the dramatic change in color on the rock walls of the reservoir behind ... read more

North America » United States » Arizona » Grand Canyon National 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