Giant Sequoia - Part 1

Yosemite National Park

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August 7th 2006
Day 3 - August 7, 2006 We were all set to go to Yosemite National Park. Scott, who started planning for this trip months ago, had the foresight to order a National Parks Pass in advance. The California countryside on the way to the park was always interesting, even if you were merely passing the imposing windmills that help generate much-needed electricity. (They don't want to build new power p ... 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