Us on the Footbridge into Maryland

The Appalachian Trail #1

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May 23rd 2008
So, here goes, the first entry. Seems strange that the trip is only three days old, because it could be weeks as far as we're concerned. We began in Harpers Ferry, WV, on the morning of the 21st at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. The people there were all very helpful; we weighed our packs and headed off. Brian's parents walked with us down the first mile or so of trail, past Jefferson Rock ... read more

North America » United States » Maryland

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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