The feeling of being outside, the wind in your face the warm sun rays beating down upon you, to me there is nothing better! I have spent most of my life outdoors trying to do any and every activity I could get my hands on. As a little kid I use to always play outdoors, honestly, it was the only place I could play. As soon as I got home from school and finished my homework my parents would say “go play outside and leave us alone” and that’s exactly what I did, not because I had to but because I wanted to. That is where my friends were, that is where my toys were, that is where I could be free and let my imagination run wild. We would play army or survivor man for hours. We would skateboard, scooter, swim in the pool, and jump on the trampoline all summer long. Recently, something has changed and I think it’s the over use of technology. Kids are still playing but now they are inside on game systems, computers and cell phones which has led to a decline in outdoor activity. This can prevent kids from learning valuable skills that can help them be successful in life and also help them to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Being outdoors has had a substantial impact on my life and has allowed me to make some of the best memories that I have. As a kid me and my family would go camping quite frequently all over the state of Texas. We would take our pop up camper to our camping destination and, while my parents would set up camp, me and my brothers would hop on our bikes and ride around
The outdoors are a way to explore a vividly beautiful world and to do so much more. It’s not just about the trees and the flowers, but it’s about exploring and learning new material every day about nature and wildlife. The outdoors is a creative place to learn, have some fun, provides health benefits, and activities, such as hiking.
Forests, lakes, and rivers are the places I love to spend my time. No matter what I am doing outside I will always be happy. My favorite part about being an outdoorsman has to be dressing for the weather. Living in Minnesota I learned the weather can change overnight, and I am always prepared. My eagerness to be outside was influenced by my family at a young age. I enjoy hiking through beautiful forests and cross country skiing over frozen snow covered lakes. I spend so much time in nature I learn to appreciate things on a whole different level. Nature has so much beauty and mystery it cannot be
“Hey guys! This is the last communication you shall receive from me. I now walk out to live amongst the wild. Take care, it was great knowing you” (Qtd. In Krakauer 69). After graduating from Emory University, Christopher McCandless abandoned everything, gave his entire savings account to charity, and then hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wild. In the novel, Into the Wild, Was McCandless justified in shunning society? McCandless was justified in shunning society because he simply wanted to find himself and be independent without any distractions from his friends or family.
I grew up loving nature, I believe that nothing is more beautiful than God’s creations. Although all I wanted to do was spend time outdoors, I could not, because I had extreme asthma and had trouble seeing. As I grew
Ever since I was a child, I adored being outdoors. Whether it was going fishing, hunting, climbing trees, or playing sports, I was always outside. My
Add a summer cottage on the countryside, most vacations spent tramping and skiing, and you have the foundation for a young girl with a strong connection with the outdoors. An important piece of the puzzle is my parents who have taught me to not only enjoy, but also respect the nature I’ve spent so much time in. Even though it’s mostly been the basic stuff it’s given me a sense of
I love taking part in many outdoor activities: scuba diving, sailing, boating, fishing, swimming, biking, running, skiing, and pretty much any sport you could think of. Oh, I’ve also got my own kayak that I use often. I also used to play tennis as a kid and I really enjoyed it.
Being outside is really fun! and being with friends is even better! My favorite outdoor activity is Manhunt because there are many different ways you can play, you don't need a lot of people, and you can play anytime of the day!
I remember my family and I finishing our yummy, grilled peanut-butter sandwiches that my dad would always cook. I walked out outside, it was a beautiful, sunny day on a Saturday. It was about 70 degrees. The breeze felt amazing like you could just be outside for hours. Kids were outside playing on their play sets, seeming to not have a worry in the day. I've always wanted something that I could actually ride instead of just a fake four-wheeler that little kids had. When I first got one, I of course begged and begged my dad to take me for a spin. I wanted to learn, and I was very happy to get to ride this big, blue bike. He was always busy, but he made
My son was two years old and wanted to ride the trains at parks near are our home all the time. He watched Thomas the Train a great deal. Because of his fascination with trains, I decided to find a real train to take him on a ride. I found the Verde Canyon Railroad, and he had the best day when we took a ride. The train is beautifully designed and vintage style. The train had a little shop that sold candy so we stopped in bought some candy. Afterward, we sat in the open-view area and enjoyed the cool temperatures and beautiful views. Connecting with nature brings joy for my son and I like Sylvia Plath said in The Bell Jar "I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, 'This is what it is to be happy." We were surrounded by stunning views on a train and this made us
.The outdoors could be dangerous, but it could be a lots of fun.You can probably see wild animals such as deer, birds, insects, and more. The trees will give you fresh air instead of that gross house air you breath all the time.You can also take hikes in the outdoors down old long trails.
I only had to walk one house over to go to my favorite park. My sister and I played at the park everyday, until it got dark outside. It was fun because there was this big black dog that I would always pet and give treats to. We would also climb up on the trees and sometimes we fall but we never got hurt. There was also a red tiny abandoned house at the park where me and my sister would always go into and pretend
Growing up in the 1970’s through the 1990’s kid’s rode their bikes all over their neighborhoods, exploring, played in tree houses with fellow club members, and ultimately spent the majority of their time playing outside. Venturing outdoors, fishing, hunting, and camping with family and friends was something almost every kid anticipated at the close of a drooling week of school. Looking up at the moon, the thrill of cooking and eating what was caught off the land, roasting marshmallows over the campfire, and scaring each other with terrifying ghost stories made some of the best memories.
There are various controversial topics that influence our lives every day. Environmental issues as a whole have been pushed down and are rarely publicized. The issue of deforestation is a huge environmental problem that I do not often hear about on the news or in my day to day life. Most of what I know about the topic is from reading science textbooks. I understand what deforestation means, and I understand that it largely affects the world today, and more specifically affects climate change, however I have never heard current news on this subject. Deforestation is the clearing away of a large area of trees. I know that deforestation plays a role in the decrease of biodiversity and affects the climate and environment of the earth as a whole. Three sources that could lead to more information about this topic include social media sites, a news outlet, and a scientific article.
Despite what mankind would like to believe, humans are animals. As multi-celled organisms, we consume other organic matter, change the land for own uses as a beaver would build a dam, and as other mammals, we are all fed breast milk from our mothers when we were young. Yet there is this disconnection and alienation of the human race towards other species. Moreover, through fear of taking action, the convenience provided to us if we simply choose to ignore the environment, and the alienation of other species that are endangered by our actions, the hostile and uncaring attitude of humans towards nature is the core reason for many of the problems in our environment today.