Union and Confederate women rallied to the war effort when the Civil War broke out in 1861. Patriotic fervor abounded with both sides certain the war would be short and decisive. Great Fairs For the Northern Cause. Great fairs were held in the North and quilts were among the more expensive items made and donated.
PACIFIC CREST TRAIL SECTIONS. The Pacific Crest Trail stretches across 2650 miles from Mexico to Canada through the mountains of California, Oregon, and Washington. The Pacific Crest Trail, a two-volume guidebook by Jeffrey Schaffer, et al has come to be recognized as the definitive guide for anyone hiking the trail in whole or in part.
Should you decide to travel the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail through the park for a few hours or several days, here are a few considerations: The air is thin at these high altitudes between 10,500 feet (3,200 km) and 13,000 feet (3,962 km). Travel is slow and strenuous.