Summer is the time for vacations, adventures, and relaxation. However, some family trips can be unpredictable. There is one particular family trip that comes to mind. We got up early to pack up our twenty- eight foot pontoon boat with everything we needed for the day. Summer was in full swing. We were excited to spend the day at the lake with family and friends. Today was the day we were going to try Lake Roosevelt because we heard that it is the perfect place to swim, boat and relax. Just as we turned the corner to pull into the parking lot of the lake, we hit our first bump in the road of unfortunate events. We actually really did hit a bump and ended up getting two flat tires. Unfortunately, we only had one spare tire, so that was a …show more content…
We knew that we were racing against time. My husband turned the key and the motor started to sputter and shake. He flipped some switches and tinkered with the engine, but nothing seemed to be solving the problem. Since he couldn’t figure it out, there was no question about it. We had to hook up the water bike and tow the boat back to shore. It was like a tugboat pulling a battleship. Just as we started our journey, our luck went from bad to worse. The sky that had been picture perfect was quickly changing. The sun was now playing hide and seek in the clouds. The once large white, fluffy, pillow shaped clouds that occasionally blocked out the golden sun turned into dark gray ragged clouds. With that came plump missiles of mass destruction that pelted our tender sunburned skin. It felt like icy needles penetrating throughout our bodies. The gentle winds that once danced with our boat suddenly turned into a fierce hip- hop which sent us into an ocean of mountains of angry waves. The boat tossed and turned in the heavy swells. The waves lifted us up so high and then threw us back down, I thought for sure the boat would break into tiny pieces. With one final tug, we finally made it to the dock. However, the strength of the swell, sent us crashing into another boat. Just as we tied up, I noticed a young lady unconscious on the dock. Her friends were by her side. I shouted out "Did anyone call 911" they said that they did
For the decades the first nation peoples are not being treated properly. Whether in terms of signing treaties or getting compensation of using their water from shoal lake 40. The Canadian government has carried out against Indigenous people, their land and their water as well. A centaury ago when the demand for water was increasing in Winnipeg city because of growing population , the federal government forcefully captured their reserve land on shoal lake 40 in order to construct aquaduct which is used to carry water extracted from shoal lake into the Winnipeg city. The federal government did not think about the consequences the first nation people will face who actually depend on shoal lake for their survival. T
One of Barry Counties most visited and largest lakes is none other than Gun Lake. The lakefront is home to a deep Indian history that reflects the extensive development of the surrounding area over the years. The lake is a key area in Barry County for recreation and tourism, but its rich history is its most important aspect.
Set high in the Adirondack Mountains range, Lake Placid, a sizeable freshwater lake, lends its name to the village which lies on its shores. Ripe with history, Lake Placid has flourished as an Olympic Village since its settlement in the nineteenth century. Over the course of these last two-hundred years, residents have built and rebuilt Lake Placid Homes which have experienced history in the making firsthand.
There are two courses in Lake Chelan which boast panoramic lake views: Lake Chelan Golf Course and Bear Mountain Ranch Golf Course. If you are willing to drive a short distance north you will find the Gamble Sands Golf Course and the Alta Lake Golf Course, which is a new award-winning course, in Brewster, or the family-friendly Bear Creek Golf Course in Winthrop which features breathtaking views of the Cascades.
Being at Roosevelt Island is like a day away from the city without leaving the city. Easier said, Roosevelt Island is like a paradise—an escape to peace without any worries. With commotion blaring about the island seven good friends sought to find more information that was beyond what their ears could hear. Determination fired in the eyes of these excavators.
Lake Tonetta is polluted! Help us close it down before it’s too late! That's what the concern citizens think. However, I can prove otherwise. We think Lake Tonetta is healthy. So we conducted multiple experiments to prove our hypothesis is correct such as pH.
Dealing with flooding has been an all too often occurrence for those who live or work around the western suburbs of Chicago. Parking lots are often underwater making them unsafe to enter and effectively shutting down the Schools and businesses in the area. Standing water is found around every corner causing roads to become barricaded off. I have personally watched cars floating down the street. Finally, the local residents and governments have had enough, they've reached a decision. One of the parks in the area will be torn down to make room for an emergency runoff pond. The chosen park is Armstrong Park, which includes the natural walking path park called Lake George. Adding the runoff pond will vastly improve the surrounding communities
We all get to see a glimpse of it every day, as many Oregonians have it as their license plate. That little picture on the license plate of course being Crater Lake; the ninth deepest lake in the United States (Reichemann). Crater Lake formed thousands of years ago due to a mountain erupting. Throughout the National Park we could see remains of rocks and minerals from the explosion. Crater Lake is one of the nicest and monumental lakes throughout the Pacific North West.
I was walking to the 16th hole at the regionals tournament at Lake Forest in Ann Arbor. I was walking with a small group of girls listening to them give pep talks to their less confident team member.
The community issue that I have chosen is our lake here in Edinboro, PA. The problem with the
Since the 1960’s, Lake Erie has been recovering from its unhealthy state and it’s public status. Lake Erie was terribly polluted that lead to fires and algae which was something locals were not happy about. Lake Erie’s water even got to the point of restriction. Pollutants were being dumped and phosphorus, fertilizers and pesticides were leaking into rivers that would later lead into Lake Erie. “As a result of these pollutants, Lake Erie contained increased levels of phosphorus and nitrogen, which contributed to eutrophication - a process that encourages the development of algal blooms.” (Rotman). Lake Erie was even known as the “burning river” or even the “dead lake”.
Buying a good camping knife is a necessary. Finding a good knife that fits your needs without having to spend too much money is the tricky part. You can find a good knife in almost all the price ranges. The issue is not the price, but knowing what to look for when you go to a sporting goods store is always the issue. Here we will guide you on how to choose the best camping knife for your needs at Pickwick Lake.
Kennedy Lake is a 4.0 ha lake with an average depth of 2.4 meters and a maximum depth of 3.7 m located in south west Tucson. The lake is dyed green to protect from algal blooms, has minimal trees surrounding it, and a decent amount of submersed and emergent vegetation. Sunfish were stocked at the end of March and catfish were stocked the morning of sampling date (April 6, 2016). We detected rainbow trout, redear sunfish, bluegill, threadfin shad, and largemouth bass. Apparently there may also be grass carp (white amur) present to help regulate aquatic plants. Fishing pressure on sampling night seemed to be intense, with lots of people fishing. People were a mix of young and old with some families present as well.
Conroe is exotic place for holiday destinations. Visitors from all across the United states come here to enjoy recreational activities like fishing, boating and jet skiing etc.
An attraction around here that would be good for tourists is Lake Columbia. How it is right now, not many people want to visit it but with some improvements, tourists and locals will want to visit there more often. There are many eco-tourists that would visit the area if there were improvements made on the grounds.