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Day: 2 Mile: 882 Badlands, S. Dakota

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August 4th 2009
Today was one of the most empowering, exhilarating, stressful, nerve-racking days of my life. It is amazing to be out on the open road, but you soon realize that you have no one to lean on but yourself. All is well though, I have reached the badlands and this place is amazing. Time to really start the adventure. Until tomorrow. Cheers, Josh Lesson of the day: Coffee makes any car ride ... 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