Where the Red River begins

Palo Duro Payoff

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June 30th 2013
Two years ago, we met a little girl and her Dad while hiking in Big Bend Nat'l Park. We were impressed that they were obviously good hikers and had been there many times before. The little girl knew all the trails, described the hikes and then the "payoff" for every endeavor. She used the word "payoff" several times and it made an impression on me. The payoff is the whole reason we di ... 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