Descriptive Essay On Glacier National Park

In an arid land, there is less precipitation than the potential evaporation which is not the case in humid regions.

Four days and 1,304 miles can be the experience of a lifetime. Driving through California, up to the forest was breathtaking. I saw trees mix together until massive trees towered over us. Although the trees are tall and straight, they have knots and grooves in the bark. Some of the trees have rough char marks from past fires. The gigantic trees are thick around the base and rise like skyscrapers; the canopy blocking out the sun. The forest air has a sense of damp earth and nature with cool mist everywhere; the surroundings are calm and relaxing.

I looked up from my book, and saw the beautiful Granite Cliffs of El Capitan. I can’t believe I’m actually here. I am so lucky that I have the opportunity to see the beauty of this mesmerizing place. Yosemite National park is the most captivating places I’ve ever been. It is in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Yosemite was established on October 1,1890 because of the so many things that make it as outstanding as it is. Yosemite is 747,956 acres of waterfalls, trees, cliffs, mountains and more. My family and I have only been here for an hour, and I am so excited to begin all of the remarkable activities we have planned.

My family and I had boarded an hour long bus ride that rode to Sequoia National Park. As usual I kept my eyes closed during the trip, so I wouldn't have felt motion sick. I was excited for The General Sherman because its the biggest tree to exist being 275 feet I had no music to listen play, so I sat in silence. While riding I looked out the window to see morning sunlight shining. when we arrived I stood out smelling the scent the redwoods created, and breathed fresh air, After checking the parks map we decided on taking a bus closer to The General Sherman. we gave our thanks to our driver exiting the bus; following the main path we learned about the parks history, and also got to talk many travelers enjoying the trip like us. I was using

This past summer my family went on a vacation out west to Zion National Park, Utah. In Zion, we saw many amazing things, but nothing could compare to our trip to the top of Angel's Landing. The morning of our hike we were scheduled to leave our hotel by six o’clock. It was cold and foggy and all I had on was a pair of shorts, a tank top, and my new black hiking sandals; nonetheless, I was freezing. When we finally got to the shuttle bus stop there were very few people there. On the shuttle bus ride, my anxiety about going on this hike was growing even more.

I’m soaring in the sky with the view of pure white mountains below with trees and small bodies of water surrounding the large rocks, I have my landing destination spotted in the distances, a spruce tree, but it will take me over an hour to arrive. I calculated the time it would take me to arrive at my shelter, but the wind is pushing me more and more southwest, making it extremely difficult to know how much time I will have before sundown once I land.

Yellowstone National Park’s landscape was formed by numerous geological processes. The park is home to some of the most active volcanic, hydrothermal and earthquake systems that occur. Yellowstone’s geological features are a result of residing on a volcano caldera. Volcanic activity takes place here as a result of the shallow source of magma. The park was made famous because of its location on the North American plate which has slowly, yet consistently, shifted as a result of plate tectonics. After many years of the earth’s crust moving, a hotspot now resides below Yellowstone. A large portion of the park contains broad volcanic plateaus. Over the last 2 million years, three large caldera eruptions have emerged on the landscape influencing

As I walked quickly to the arrivals, my suitcase making skid marks on the terminal floor, I couldn't fathom the thought of waiting another second for this adventure. For what felt like hours of waiting, my aunt had finally picked me up. It was a three and a half hour drive to Mark Twain National Forest and I watched through the window as the sky changed into a colorful painting of pinks and blues. The fresh air of the Midwest ran through my veins and I felt like I was home again.

Two places I would like to live in when I grow up, would be either in Toronto, the capital of Ontario, located in southeastern Canada, or Niagara Falls, the most southern point in Ontario, a major tourist city in Canada. Why? Perhaps my primary reason may be because Niagara Falls is my hometown and I have lived in Toronto for six years. Of course, there are many alternative reasons likewise. Such as the scenery of the Niagara Falls itself is quite beautiful, moreover natural, hence as it is number five accordingly of the world’s top visited tourist attractions. In addition, 22.5 million people visit annually, acquiring maximum tourists from June through August. This fascinating city overlooks the Horseshoe Falls, otherwise known as the Canadian Falls, which carries nine times more water than its American counterpart. Here, the alluring crescent shaped cataract is a prodigious fifty four meters, or one hundred and seventy seven feet high. Going up close to the falls on the boat was just incredible, although I was only four at the time—I still remember—to think, by what means did nature make something so befittingly stunning! As we neared the falls, the sound of the limpid, fleet water rapids joyfully cascading off the cliff like syrup, consequently pounding against the rocks at the bottom, unmistakably gets louder likewise thundering, until it is deafening. Despite the sound being obstreperous, it is a fraction of nature’s rumbles, making it vibrantly flawless. Accumulating

National Parks have awed tourists and even locals for years. They provide an escape from the ordinary and relief from the everyday stress of society. National Parks provide insight into a simpler time where our ancestors were surrounded by the beauty of nature instead of the concrete jungles of modern day metropolitan areas. Few of these wonderful parks provide the same seclusion as Denali National Park in Alaska. It’s sights and sounds have fascinated many and will continue to provide a great escape from everyday life.

It was 74000 B.C. The current “human” population (Modern humans hadn’t arrived yet) was around one million, and most of them dwelled in the African and European parts of the planet. One day, there was a loud sound which was to circulate the entire planet thrice. The mighty Toba Supervolcano had blown up, reaching the final level 8 of the Volcanic Explosivity Index, releasing around 2800 cubic kilometers or 700 cubic miles of lava, ash, and dust straight into the atmosphere. To put this into perspective, this colossal amount of material can bury the entire state of North Carolina in eighteen meters of lava. The location of the site from nearest major civilization was more than 3500 miles. Notwithstanding, the power of the volcanic eruption

One day on a stunning Sunday afternoon, where the sun was shining and I was radiant as can be, I decided to explore nature’s wonders by going hiking on the Greenbelt trail. When I arrived at the trailhead, It seemed like the perfect day to trek the trail. I was greeted by birds, squirrels, bears, any creature you can think of reached out to shake my hand. It seemed like such a breathtaking adventure. When I began my hike, I couldn’t help but stop at all the amazing scenery that screamed out at me. In the far distance I saw lakes, dark hedge trees, and mountains. I thought to myself, “Right after I finish my hike I should go explore those lakes!” because I couldn’t end my day with just this hike. After I was on the trail hiking for about 30 minutes, crossing many bridges, I was tasked with a difficult decision.

Scrrrrrrr came the satisfying sound of my skis digging into the snow. “Wait up, Mara!” my dad called, a little ways up the mountain with my best friend Sierra and her dad.

On this day of mindful hiking, I was lucky enough to embrace the sunny day and the cool breeze of Newfoundland fall. I could feel the cool breeze on my cheek while walking and smell the fresh air. As I walked through the trail that led to the park, I observed the trees and the fact that most of their leaves changed color. The leaves exhibited different shades of yellow, orange, red, and brown making the forest look more beautiful and vibrant. A subtle scent of the fresh leaves was coming from the forest. As I kept on

Yellowstone National Park has some of the most beautiful and exiting things to do. It has some of the most interesting Facts. Wyoming has some of the most beautiful streams, geysers, and mountains in the US. There are some really neat things about Yellowstone.