Tracks in the Sand

Day 2

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July 27th 2007
After taking down the tents, which took longer because of those pesky little burrs, breakfast and a quick walk to the lake (my, it is sure pretty here) we headed out into country we missed in the dark last evening. This was even more of a feast to our eyes. So rugged! In the last couple of hours we have seen lots of cactus, mesquite, and gourds. We saw a herd of antelope and some things we gri ... read more

North America » United States

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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