The Power Station at Kingsley Dam

The Oregon Trail

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September 1st 2009
We left Alliance at 9:45am and the plan for the day was to follow several of Nebraskas scenic routes including part of the Oregon Trail. The temp was 60 F first thing in the morning and would rise to a high of 84 F for the day. The skies were incredibly hazy for most of the day. According to the Weather Channel, it was caused by the fires in California and Colorado. When we first left Alliance ... read more

North America » United States » Nebraska

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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