Me on a white grizzly bear rug

A Brief Tour of US history from Jefferson to the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement Day 2

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October 2nd 2012
After a breakfast of Virginia ham, poached egg, broiled tomato with cheese, and a cranberry-lemon scone with lemon curd we took a tour of the many Alaskan taxidermied animals and fish proudly displayed throughout the Speckled Trout B&B. I sat on a white grizzly bear rug shot by Jim, Kay’s husband, who is an Alaskan fishing guide. We packed the car (forgetting our fresh bag of groceries t ... read more

North America » United States » Virginia » Shenandoah National Park

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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