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The Great Falls Park and Mather Gorge, Virginia

October 29th 2015
Denise and Charlie decided Les and I should visit the Great Falls and Mather Gorge, only 15 minutes from their home. It is here, so near the Nation's Capital, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series steep, jagged rocks and flows through a narrow gorge, the Mather Gorge. The river here was a trading place for American Indians and early colonists, and it is still a gat ... 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

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Helen and Les Parker

Parker Travels

In 2013 Les and Helen undertook their first trip overseas together, guided by Rob and Ros on their fourth overseas adventure. In 2014 Les and Helen set off to explore more of our own beautiful country. Australia, here we come! September 2015. Les and Helen embark on further overseas adventures. This time to visit our son, Trent and his wife, Denise and their children Eva, Matilda and Charlie, who have been living in Washington DC since August 2014. Enroute, we will visit Victoria, the Rockies, Toronto and Niagara Falls in Canada, before arriving in DC. Our travels will finish on the... full info

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