yosemite

96 Fahrenheit!

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September 3rd 2010
One of the hottest days of the trip saw us trekking up to Bridle Falls. The heat was 96 Fahrenheit and the walk was steep. It was a relief to hear the sound of running water when we reached the first point.There was stunning views. We stopped for a small paddle then walked back down as it was nearing midday and the heat was rising. At the bottom we caught a shuttle to the Yosemite visitors center. ... 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