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Badlands NP and Crazy Horse Monument

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July 12th 2008
Most of the midwest along our route has proven to be pretty bland, albeit pretty—essentially lacking variety in the various features of the landscape. Until the Badlands, that is. We began our fourth straight day of driving after having over-nighted in a rest area for a few hours which was none too comfortable. I was immediately surprised by how hot the sun felt and how that was balanced out by ... 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