Joe, Kay, Trey, Andrew

Alaskan Cruise - Day 7

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August 31st 2009
Yesterday we spent our final day at sea. We sailed through the College Fjord & saw some amazing glaciers. This inlet was found quite by accident. John Muir was leading an expedition in this region of Alaska & the propeller on their ship became damaged & inoperable. While waiting for repair, he led an unplanned expedition by kayak into the area for his fellow naturalists where they discovered the p ... 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