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Canoeing the Canyon Day 2

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May 8th 2007
Morning light lit up half the rock opposite. Up at 5.30am. Eggy bread for breakfast. Stopped at mile 20.5 to walk up North Canyon, a narrow water-worn hole. Walked through a pool at the top to get a bit higher. Georgie Rapid was a major play spot for some - a bit too much for me at this stage in the trip. Only created by rocks in the last 10 years. Camp no 2 at 31.5 miles. No swimmers yet. Aft ... 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