first impression

When you drive in from the western entrance, at first all you see is desert with some shrubs, and mountains in the background. Slowly you come to appreciate the majestic solitude, though. That snow-capped one is Eureka Peak.

Joshua Tree National Park

September 18th 2017
The Joshua Tree National Park is a fascinating place to visit in southern California. It’s a huge territory containing over 1,200 sq. mi. (3,200 sq. km), roughly as large as the State of Rhode Island. About one-third of it is a designated wilderness area, accessible only by foot or on horseback, and what little rain it receives is unpredictable. A good paved road runs through the western part, a ... 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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