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Juneau

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May 28th 2017
What has struck us about Alaska is how clear the air is. Perhaps this impression is influenced by the wonderful weather we've enjoyed? We pottered around Juneau in the morning. As capital of Alaska, although the population is only 32,000, it's not very touristy - diverting rather than an absorbing experience. And no, we didn't bump into Sarah Palin!! In the afternoon, fortified by coffee, we ... 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