Positive Description: The Timucuan Preserve

The utilization of nature has increased due to human amendments of trails and parks. Mackinac Island, a charming tourist island in Michigan, boasts a system of trails and amenities that have attracted many people to get out in nature. Visitors enjoy the beauty of the area, bicycling alongside the shore, hiking around historic sites, and riding horses through the woods. Because

These great sceneries have the power to inspire a great many of people to conserve and protect the natural environment that Florida has to offer. These trees and waterways have a great potential, in that they have the ability to inspire the next generation of scientists and policy writers, simply because they enjoyed walking through the park during their childhoods. This is extremely important, as ecology directly involves how people interact with their environment based off of the knowledge and respect they have for it.

In the book A Land Remembered by Patrick Smith, the concept of appreciating nature resonates throughout the novel. The first character introduced, Solomon Maclvey, is the great grandson of one of the settlers of Southwest Florida. Solomon constantly expresses his disgust with how developed Miami has become, although it was his family that became wealthy from developing Florida. As Solomon looks upon Miami in A Land Remembered, “Then they came to the La Florida Hotel, sitting like a stuffed frog, rising boastfully above all of them, thirty stories, with the letters MCI blazoned across its top. The

Once they were there, the quarter-mile trek to their place had to be made. It was a small, circular clearing in the cone-bearing woods. The area around the fire pit was dirt, for safety reasons. On the outskirts of the copper-colored dirt were five large, round logs arranged in a circle for sitting. Just a few feet beyond the logs, the forest began again in copious amounts of vegetation and growth, like an untamed lion. That night’s weather was just right. The cool air was

After a long mountainous drive, I arrived at my destination to embrace one of nature’s wonders in the Great Smokey Mountain National Park, Abram Falls Trail. Upon departing the car, a cool crisp breeze brushed my face and the aroma of bacon lingered in the early morning air from the neighboring campground. The narrow rocky footpath looked like a tedious adventure, however a gorgeous, vibrant array of red, purple, orange, and yellow wildflowers blossoming at the entrance made the trail alluring. Navigating the rocky, uneven terrain required sturdy footing, but the quiet stillness created a peaceful relaxing atmosphere. The lush pine-oak forest formed a green canopy of shelter above the trail, offering welcome cool shade, as vivid sunlight filtered through the foliage. A sweet honey fragrance permeated the air, as a stunning scene displayed a cluster of purple and pure white

Trees covered in fresh green moss, ferns and wildflowers line the trail alongside a rolling river filled with cool clear water tumbling across the smooth rocks to the Skykomish River below provide a stunning display of nature's power and beauty.

“from which a boardwalk leads half a mile across a marsh to a series of natural thermal pools”(158)

Jackson, Wyoming, offers visitors one of the top alpine experiences in North America. The area is open year-round with excellent skiing and snowboarding slopes as well as many outdoor activities during the summer. With Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks are nearby, this is the place for an outdoor enthusiast. There is also a National Elk Reserve with the Elk Refuge Inn just across the street. There are Jackson Hotels to suit every budget. Here are six activities in Jackson that you don’t want to miss.

The wonderful blooms of the trees planted firmly, bring out the amazing blue of the sky. The old dock with mysteries that overlooks the cool water create a sense of wonder. The rustic old swing provides anyone who stumble across a feeling of comfort in the secluded forest. The tree with many years will continue to be there for anyone who has the opportunity to come across it. This sacred space gives someone a feeling of belonging as it comforts them and makes it feels safe with the vibrant colors displayed among the beauty. Among all, the components that create the glamorous attraction, make one feel welcome and create a longing to go back once again to savor the calming feelings created

As a child, I unraveled nature’s beauty and existence. Each new experience brought me feelings of excitement and joy, sparkling my imagination and igniting my curiosity. It all seemed so large back then. Oceans appeared endless as they reached towards the horizon. Treetops seemed to make friends with the puffy-looking clouds as they soared to the sky. Over the years however, as I have grown older and life has become more complex, I am beginning to think less and less about the natural world around me. I glimpse sunset stuck in rush-hour traffic trying to return school after debate practices and only listen to the pitter-patter of the rain when there’s a storm outside. Forests and oceans seemed less appealing as they became intertwined with the urban development. In a way, I was becoming more and more distanced from the so-called nature. So, with an overwhelming desire for adventure and to escape the masses, my family and I drove to Big Bend National Park in Southwest Texas last summer.

A one-day excursion to Watamu’s most famed beach resort, Turtle Bay, is barely enough time to absorb the inviting array of luxury that the tropical paradise offers. The dense Arabuko Sokoke forest whose ecosystem spills into Watamu stirred recollections.

I live near an island. In the center of my street sits a small wooded sanctuary; a place where the troubles and grief of daily life can be shed allowing for a renewal. It is home to a plethora of flora and fauna.

The trail lead down to the lake shore, where the area was full of thick vegetation. Following a faint trail cut through the area, I found a curious looking structure. Two cedar trees had fallen to form what appeared to be the framework of a “natural” blind. Located close to the water’s edge, the blind provided a clear view of the

Four woodland trails take visitors on a tour of red maples and Highbush blueberries, along with hawks, owls, and dozens of other migrating birds. Visitors can also swing a nine iron on the golf course, ride the carousel and lounge along the picnic areas.

As I left behind the somber forest, I now recognized an appreciation for nature that I did not realize I had. I now knew there was more to nature than just trees and animals, but also I found the