El Capitan

Day 41 - El Capitan... wow

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August 12th 2006
Making our way into Yosemite National Park took us about 1 1/2 hours (not that that should surprise us at peak season but annoying all the same). Once inside we were met by the awesome site of El Capitan, the half dome, a number of waterfalls and a very impressive glaciated valley. Walkers and photographers heaven. And some huge erratic rocks for those of you who paid attention in geography l ... 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