My hotel

Mile High City

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August 17th 2010
Geo: 39.74, -104.992The rest of the trip was uneventful. I called the Master Rafter Rafting Company in Idaho Springs, CO to schedule a noon rafting trip for Wednesday. I then called and got my hotel room just north of the I-70/I-25 interchange. The Comfort Inn was very nice. After settling in the cat, I took a swim in the heated outdoor pool, ordered a pizza, and blogged for a short time while ... read more

North America » United States » Colorado » Denver

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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