Calico Hills - my first Tuesday living in Vegas January 27th 2009 Tuesday 27th January 2009
I had been coming to Las Vegas almost every month (for a week or two at a time) since my partner Lisa moved out here in April 2008. And so I had been to Red Rock Canyon before (it is only 20 mins from our house). But Now I had moved here properly and this was now my 'back yard' to play in - and what a back yard!!! If anyone visits Vegas - sure see the Strip and se ... read more
North America » United States » Nevada » Red Rock Canyon 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
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