Acadian Calm 1

New England

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October 1st 2006
Day 85..... The Green Mountains of Vermont and the White Mountains of New Hampshire came and went as we travelled through with only a few stops along the way. We did, however, make some time to hike part of the Appalachian trail. It is one of the most famous & demanding trails in the world, measuring 2,174 miles and passing through 14 states from Maine to Georgia. Maybe we'll finish it next tim ... read more

North America » United States » Maine

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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