HUGE snapping turtle

National Forest Campsite

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May 26th 2009
May 24, Sunday Rain during the night, then more light rain in the morning. I was awakened by the lilting sounds of Louisiana natives discussing their ride home just outside my tent at 6:30. I got up for a pancake breakfast, then hung around a bit since the rain stopped and I wanted the tent to dry off a bit. Once I was all packed up, and just as I was putting on my helmet, it began to rain a ... read more

North America » United States » Missouri

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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