Desert Patio

Quartzsite

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February 4th 2009
It is going to be difficult for me to explain what the experience of Quartzsite is like. Quartzsite's name is pretty self explanitory. Still in the Sonoran Desert which, from what I have read, was created millions of years ago by volcanic eruptions, Quartzsite is arid, generally flat desert that is sprinkled with quartz. Everywhere you look. No one even bothers picking it up except the tourists ... 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