Glacier Lake Outlet - Wallowas

Oregon: The Final Chapter

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August 28th 2006
It was quite dark, although rather warm, when I made the last leg of my journey a couple of nights ago. I could just see the lights of downtown Seattle from my corner of Hwy 509 before turning up the hill into West Seattle. I was trying to decide whether I felt exhilarated or deflated as I wound my way along streets I knew all too well, stopping at the appropriate corners for lights almost witho ... read more

North America » United States » Oregon

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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