Saguaro Cactus on hillside

Tonto, Roosevelt and Phoenicians

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May 8th 2012
Yesterday we decided to just stay put in Roper Lake State Park and take it easy. We rested, blogged, read and rested some more. Kerry and Gena went down to the “island” and walked around and waded in the lake. After supper we all went into the hot tub for a little more relaxing. This morning we packed up and headed to Tonto National Monument. It was a beautiful drive through the high dese ... 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