Crater Lake

Hitting the Trail: Northern Sierras to Crater Lake

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August 11th 2006
This morning there was a lot of dew on the van windows, and Lance noted a certain coolness to the air that reminded him of fall. This is a bit disconcerting, as it reminds us that there are only a couple weeks left to our adventure. It is mid-August, and Amanda has to go back to work by the end of August. While I am looking forward to certain aspects of my working life, it is difficult to imagi ... 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