Sea Otter kicking back - Elkhorn Slough

Redwoods, San Francisco and Otters

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June 11th 2009
Pretty big update this one, so plenty of images. Since last update we had more ordinary weather as we headed south through the Redwood forests. These forests are special as they are the last remnants of old growth Redwood forest in the world. These are the tallest trees on earth reaching up to 380 feet. Our next big stop was San Francisco, getting the bus into town we went over the Golden Gate ... 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