Barsnow CA

Day 23 - Escape from California

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February 27th 2011
I knew when I was planning this trip that how much I would be able to see would depend a lot on the weather. Well, today, we got “weathered” in a big way. Snow fell last night and today in places that haven’t seen a snowfall in many years. In California, when it snows in the high passes, they require all cars and trucks to have chains, at least for their driving wheels. I did buy rear ca ... read more

North America » United States

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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