Together at Perry Monument

Day 2: Syracuse to Toledo

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August 13th 2010
Miles Today: 450 We had a better start today! We left at a quarter to 9 and drove until we got to Erie, Pennsylvania. There we stopped at Presque Isle State Park, a beautiful little peninsula jutting into lake Erie. There were beaches, woods, birds, monuments, and bike trails. Much to my surprise, my mom suggested that we rented a surrey together. It was quite a contraption. It was like bei ... read more

North America » United States » Pennsylvania » Erie

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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