Frank Holding a Big Sea Star

Homer, AK

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August 10th 2007
Friday August 10, 2007 We met our tide pool and hiking tour at the Homer dock at 7:15 am and left by 7:30 am so we could catch the low tide. We went to an island on Peterson Bay across from Homer. There was a negative low tide, which is good for tide pool walks because the water’s lower than normal. The sun was shining (again!) and the breeze was brisk on the boat. It took us about 30 minutes ... read more

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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