West Point, NY

Day 1: Heading north from Maryland to Vermont

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July 16th 2015
Day 1: We left Maryland around 8 a.m. A little later than we hoped, but we had the usual last minute delays (packing the car just right, getting gas, a quick Starbucks run). I had packed enough snacks to feed us healthy snacks and sandwiches, so we didn't need to stop for lunch. We made a short detour to West Point, NY, the Army's military academy. We had never been and it was worth the short trip ... read more

North America » United States » Vermont » Bennington

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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