At the Canyon

Grand Canyon and Las Vegas

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August 9th 2013
Last time I had visited the Grand Canyon, it was on a hiking trip with my brother John. It was our first trip together, a great moment of bonding before he passed away. I was impressed with how hard he hiked, and I remember how much he enjoyed seeing the canyon in all its glory. My clearest memory, though, ... 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