Sunrise post-storm

Week 4 - Carlsbad Caverns

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March 25th 2007
After two nights in the backcountry of Big Bend we headed for New Mexico, where we had a tour set up for one of the Carlbad Caverns. Made camp in Guadalupe Mountains again, which is near the caves. The weather was pretty interesting all evening, with a bit of rain and a vicious lightening storm along the entire southern horizon. We enjoyed the show for a while, then got into the tent for the nigh ... read more

North America » United States » New Mexico

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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