The rock of life

Canyon Capers

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October 23rd 2007
We waved goodbye to the spectacular Californian coastline turned inland and were back in the mountains. Poor old Tommy had his work cut out, climbing up and down and zig zagging this way and that. Our next destination was Death Valley, doesn't sound very appealing. We left the threat of the great white behind and only had to contend with rattlesnakes, scorpions and tarantulas. Our biggest worry wa ... 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