Laura & I set up our tent

Week 1

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July 1st 2011
The fire was mesmerizing as it engulfed the newly chopped sappy wood. Extra grey smoke was creeping out of the flames as it danced in the huge metal pit in the ground. We sat around the fire with our bellies full from the delicious hobo pies that Betsy showed us how to prepare. I was warming my feet over the fire as I realized the bug bite on the top of my left foot looked swollen. It didn’t i ... read more

North America » United States » Montana

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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