The Big One

Denali National Park

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July 30th 2006
At 6 million plus acres, Denali National Park is huge -- bigger than the state of Massachusetts, and the terrain is magnificent, with enormous mountains, big rivers and many lakes. There is only one road, which extends about 75 miles into the park. Except for a few miles near the park entrance the road is gravel, and personal vehicles are only allowed on the first 14 or 15 miles. The public can ... 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