Yosemite Falls is a massive waterfall system, the 5th largest in the world, and the tallest waterfall in North America. It is comprised of 3 smaller falls, which are called the Upper Fall, the Middle Cascades, and the Lower Fall. Together, they are 2,425 feet tall which is nearly equivalent to two Empire State Buildings stacked on top of one another. It is estimated that about 2,400 gallons per second flow over the falls during the Spring, which would fill a 300 cubic foot swimming pool in approximately one second. The reason the The reason the waterfall is so high above the valley floor is because the glacier that eroded the valley floor down to where it lays today eroded the surrounding rock much more rapidly than the other rivers and glaciers
The Upper Yosemite Falls hike is fast becoming one of the most popular hikes in Yosemite. Being the tallest waterfall in North America, climb this day hike and you will be rewarded with some amazing vistas of the Yosemite Valley from the top of the falls. The reward is worth the effort! Be forewarned, on 3-day summer weekends, expect lines of people hiking up to Upper Yosemite Falls like a trail of ants.
The Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 was the first spark to women's rights movements in Antebellum America. Without this meeting, life for women today could be entirely different. Rights that seem obligatory to women today, like being able to vote, and occupational diversity for women. Women such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Coffin Mott helped to kickstart the innovative ideas produced before and through the convention.
Rancheria falls is another popular hike in Yosemite. This hike is perfect when looking to find a hike that is not too hard or not too easy. This is a moderate hike that will last from six to eight hours. The hike begins at O’Shaughnessy Dam and ends at Rancheria Falls being about. Since the hike is located in the Hetchy Hetchy Valley, it should be expected that there are many black oaks. During the fall, the black oaks in the trail usually change color to an incredibly bright yellow. The hike will be a quiet peaceful one because it is a valley. The best time to come see Rancheria Falls would be the spring because that is when the waterfall becomes very impactful. There will be many cascades along this hike. Although this hike is very popular
Six years ago, my family and I went to Turner Falls Park in Davis, Oklahoma. We arrived at the park early in the morning and got ready to go swimming. I went to the restroom and got changed. When we were ready, we left to go swimming we walked on a bridge to get to the swimming area, there was a huge waterfall and we went swimming under it. After that we went to another swimming area that had two big slides, we swam there for about and hour then went to our camping area to eat. The next day we went hiking on trails and also went to a castle that was made of stone. We spent the rest of the day swimming and looking around the park. It was a great experience and It would be great to go again. In this essay you will be reading about history, a physical description
The charming city of Cuyahoga Falls is nestled along the beautiful Cuyahoga Falls in Summit County. Founded in 1812 as Manchester, Cuyahoga Falls has grown to a city with a population of around 50.000 people, offering all amenities of a larger city to its residents. What started as an industrial city has turned residential, welcoming people of all ages and families of all sizes.
The Grand Canyon is carved by the Colorado River in the state of Arizona. The Grand Canyon is 277 miles long, about 18 miles wide and a depth of more than a mile. Any clues that scientis usually rely on have been sweap away by the rivers water or barried by landslides or destroyed by volcanos. Rocks give geologiest complete geological rocords of earth; as if each rocks told a story that was billions of years old. One clue is the "Black rocks" located at the end of this river.
Even compared to its bustling neighbors, Issaquah has experienced unprecedented growth over the past decade. This eastern Seattle suburb boasts a strong local economy, gorgeous lakefront homes and a historical downtown lined with unique galleries and restaurants. It’s even frequently voted the most livable city in Washington State.
The Big House, the largest prehistoric native American structure in North America, is a four-story building constructed by ancient Sonoran Desert people, the Hohokam. The Hohokam were native American tribes that vanished in the 1400’s leaving behind archaeological evidence of a sophisticated culture revealing advanced canal systems, and the “Casa Grande,” a big house in the Sonoran Desert valley. Missionary, explorer and mapmaker Eusibio Francisco Kino, was the first European to discover the site in 1694 and named it “Casa Grande”. After the railroad came through in 1879, travelers would scratch their names into the walls, some took artifacts, even pieces of the wall were taken as souvenirs. In 1889, Congress voted to take action to protect the site from vandalism and looting. It has been protected since 1892 by the General Land Office and then it was transferred to the National Park Service in 1918. This
The topography of Utah is extremely varied, with most of the State being mountainous. A series of mountains (including the Wasatch Range), which runs generally north and south through the middle of Utah, and the Uinta Mountains, which extend east and west through the northeast portion, are the principal ranges. Crest lines of these mountains are mostly above 3,000 meters. Less extensive ranges are scattered over the remainder of the State. The lowest area is the Virgin River Valley in the southwestern part with elevations between 760 and 1,000 meters, while the highest point is Kings Peak in the Uinta Mountains, which rises to 4,115 meters.
Stone mountain has remained a very influential monument of Georgia; a gem of what may say to the state’s tourism and a landmark of American history throughout the ages. Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee , and Jefferson Davis on top of their valuable steeds represent the Confederate nation and its tie with Stone mountain as they are carved meticulously in the world’s largest exposed granite; however, the peaceful serenity of the lake and nature that envelops the mountain and its visitors remained a very important ceremonial location for native americans. The complete history of Stone Mountain is interwoven into the treads of historical events that have occurred throughout and even before the great nation , United States of America, was formed. Currently, it’s one of the most famous attractions in Georgia known for the breathtaking view of metropolitan Atlanta at the peak of the mountain. It is clear as rich as the beauty of stone mountain is,undeniably, it has a strong historical importance to American history and exquisite backround.
Approximately ten miles from downtown Atlanta, one thousand six hundred eighty-three feet above sea level stands Stone Mountain. Stone Mountain is, simply, an enormous rock that is made of granite. The mountain can be seen from Kennesaw Mountain (West), Amicalola Falls State Park (North), and Mount Yonah (Northeast). Surrounding Stone Mountain is the city of Stone Mountain. On February 21, 1958 the governor of Georgia, Marvin Griffin, signed the bill which authorized Stone Mountain to become a state-run park and allowed it the authority to receive money from bonds granted by the state. Since that day, the park has added many different attractions and hosted multiple different events which, to this day, are very popular.
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The Grand Canyon had a big effect on my life mainly because of its beauty awed me. Going to the Grand Canyon changed me permently just like Olive Wendell Holmes Jr. quote. In the quote it says "A mind stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions"-Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.. To me the qoute means that after I affected by a big experience I can never go back to my previous way of thinking and so far this quote remains true to me seeing how I have a new way of thinking. Hiking the Grand Canyon made me think about future traveling to special places. How I should change my lifestyle to extend my lifespan because life is already short. Last to just live life to its fullest don't let anything stop me from achieving my goals.
On August 16, 2003, at about 4 a.m on Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park. The forest fire was caused by a strike of lighting near Rattlesnake Island. It has grown to a real firestorm within 2 days. The fire threatened some of the lakeshore homes, but then it became an interface zone fire and forced 27,000 residents to move and destroyed 239 homes. The final size of the firestorm was over 250 square kilometers. Most of the trees in Okanagan Mountain Park were burned, and the park was then closed. The cost of this Forest fire was estimated at CAD $33.8