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.
13 Incredible Stops on a Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip. 13 Incredible Stops on a Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip. From San Francisco to San Diego and everywhere in between. The Pacific Coast Highway is well known as one of the most scenic drives in the world. Starting from Californiaâs northern border with Oregon and stretching all the way down to San Diego the route takes round ten hours to complete at a leisurely pace with no stops.