Natural Bridges Cove, OR

October 7 & 8, 2009--Gold Beach, OR to Palo Alto, CA

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October 31st 2009
The things you'll promise someone on their birthday, especially when plied with a glass of wine or two... When the alarm sounded this morning at 6 AM, I thought it was the middle of the night. Then I remembered--we were going to paddle a kayak up the Rogue at dawn and enjoy the sunrise from the river. Groaning, but fortified by the coffee and juice tray brought to our room, we collected paddles ... read more

North America » United States » California

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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