halfway up but a long way to go

Grand Canyon

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July 24th 2008
During our stay at the Grand Canyon, we decided to hike down to the Colorado River and back in one day (which isn't recommended and made known by the many warning signs). But, I thought we could do it (and ignored the signs because I thought they were for wimps and people who were unprepared)...and I turned out to be right. It was probably one of the most physically demanding accomplishments we wi ... read more

North America » United States » Arizona

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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