Tettegouche State Park Observation

I will never forget the first time I stepped foot into the Boundary Waters. It was February of 2016, a brutally cold weekend but one I will hold with me forever. My family and I took a day trip away from Camp Menogyn to go visit Rose Falls, one of the only waterfalls in Minnesota located in the Boundary Waters. When my mom told me we would be within park limits, I was ecstatic. Growing up, I heard stories from my parents and sister about the adventures they’d encountered in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. I felt so excited for my first experience.

Growing up in a small fishing town afforded me the opportunity to see water in a far different perspective than most. Our waterways acted as food source and livelihood while providing a venue for recreation and aesthetic enjoyment. Because of this, a deep respect for water and environment gripped me at an early age. My fascination with water continued to flourish as I grew and watched my hometown battle both natural and man-made disasters. I actively participated in coastal recovery efforts after many hurricanes and even the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Truly sobering moments come when one is standing center-stage of a disaster realizing how something as seemingly endless as water becomes so quickly scarce. These firsthand experiences piqued my initial interest in water resources and conservation sparking many questions about spatio-temporal patterns in the realm of ecosystem services. These personal factors were a major influence on my decision to apply for enrollment in the Earth Sciences Department at the

Looming over Marin County and San Francisco, iconic Mount Tamalpais rises over 2500 feet almost directly above the bay. Most of this mountain is a state park, and there are many miles of hiking and biking trails. Remember that mountain biking got its start here, and most of the old fire roads are open to both hikers and bikers. The good news is that, unlike many other biking areas, these bikers seem to be considerate of hikers.

The 7th graders took a nature hike and observed the nature around the Portage River. There, a nature expert talked about invasive species, seed distribution, and plants. When the water rises the seed pods come off of plants and float on the water, the seeds then are carried to new places. The 7th graders talked about how the monarchs are declining because of the lack of milkweed. They also talked about plants like goldenrod and poison ivy. Around the Portage River there are habitats like prairies, forests, and floodplains. Plants in the riparian zone help to filter the water before it goes into the river.

Acadia National Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the United States. There are mountains, hiking trails, beaches, and camp ground that make people love to visit the park. A lot of people travel to Maine just to visit the park. This is the center of most activities in Maine.

On Wednesday 04/28/16 at 2239 hours I was driving in my patrol vehicle around the area of Lea Hill Park located at 31600 124th Ave SE in the City of Auburn, King Co, WA, when I noticed a vehicle with two occupants inside parked on the south side of the park.

The State of Tennessee is rooted in the Watauga Association, a 1772 frontier pact that is generally regarded as the first constitutional government west of the Appalachians. Following the war of 1812 Tennessee was given the nicknamed the “Volunteer State” it was given this nickname due to the prominent role played by the volunteer soldiers from Tennessee. Tennessee has a current population of 6.5 million citizens composed of a diverse group of people leading to diversity in recreation opportunity needs. This diversity in recreation needs are placed on the state parks system which works to meet these needs. The powers of state are divided into three distinct branches, the legislative, the executive, and the judicial by

Throughout the book, Shubin illustrates the life of a paleontologist through engaging stories. Paleontologists work long hours, days and even years just to make one meaningful discovery, however each discovery contributes to a missing puzzle piece in evolution.. Shubin compares searching for fossils in the Arctic as “worse than finding the proverbial needle in the haystack” (Shubin, 2009). While reading through Shubin’s accounts of discovering fossils the reader will feel as if they are there uncovering new insights into the history of evolution. One can expect to learn about the arm, hand, teeth, head, nose, eyes and ears of

Deep in the heart of Wyoming’s Yellowstone ecosystem lies 584,781 acres of beautiful land characterized by various lakes and rivers, lush meadows, high plateaus, and over 450 miles of trails. The Teton Wilderness, known for its hunting and fishing, ranks as one of the best wildlife areas in the nation, home to countless birds, and various species of bears wolves and elk. The wilderness also houses a unique ecosystem of aquatic life consisting fishless ecosystems comprised of a diverse amphibian biota. This has no longer been the case for some time, however, as the lakes were stocked years ago with non-native trout in order to satisfy the recreational and commercial needs for fishing.

Generally, waterfalls are unique structures in terms of environmental factors since they create their own ecosystems. Waterfalls also create local winds due to falling water and house species of special plants that can only grow behind the waterfall in a specific microclimate and with certain levels of moisture. Waterfalls have a unique ecology and many organisms and animals choose to reproduce behind waterfalls because they provide a barrier of protection from predators. The group observed Latourell Falls and Later Multnomah Falls from a distance and were able to see the rising wind and mist coming from the base of the

Situated at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay is Virginia Beach. It is the 41st most populous city in the USA. This resort city is a haven for summer-lovers who love fun, recreational activities. Visitors come around here to enjoy False Cape State Park before moving on to visit other unique historical locales, like the Cape Henry Lighthouse. Broaden your horizons with a short visit to False Cape Park to explore nature in a unique, bucolic setting. You can then continue with a more historical journey by learning about the story of Cape Henry Lighthouse when you visit it. Expect to find a picturesque brick structure designed in the style of the 17th-century. Cape Henry Lighthouse was built in 1792. Climb its 191 steps and take in the beautiful views

Shortly after our arrival to the park Christina and I set out on a walk around the river which didn’t seem like it would be too bad due to the rain, but about half way through we soon regretted it. Throughout our walk the rain and wind picked up immensely and by the time we finished we were both soaking wet from the head down despite having an umbrella. Although the rain made the walk difficult it was nice taking note of the tremendous amounts of blackberry plants and long grasses that lined the walkway in addition the informational signs about the area. By the time we finished our walk it was 11:39 a.m. and we sat down under a covered area where we ate our lunched and listened to a talk by Martha who explained the history of the Columbia River and its importance for Native Americans and

Today I awoke at the early hours of dawn. Upon stepping out of my tent, I was taken back at the beautiful scenery that lies at my very own feet. The nature of Walden Pond is a blessing to one’s eye. The landscape surrounding me is full of massive trees and innocent wildlife. The smell of the fresh morning air is soothing to one’s soul. As I walk from my tent to the edge of the pond, I can feel the morning dew beneath my feet and see drops of it tricking down the plants around me. Standing by the pond, I can see the sun rising, its rays reflecting off the water making it sparkle. I enjoy relaxing on the bank watching the sunrise and seeing the animals interact with one another; it one of the many luxuries of being encompassed by nature. The

Seated on a boulder of Missouri red granite, Rachel watched the water gobble bits of ice as it swirled downstream. Spring had arrived late; now the creek flowed with a bubbly sound as if the water was laughing at ice clinging to the clay bank. To Rachel, the scene presented an apt example of the human condition. Born in an ever-changing stream, one could only cling to the familiar for a brief season before reclamation

It was a beautiful fall at the headwaters of the Mississippi river. Itasca state park was visited by a mother and daughter on MEA break. On their trip to Itasca state park they visited miniature towns along with hefty cities. The journey is only part of the trip. On their drive into the campground they saw two Trumpeter Swans swimming in a glass lake. Orange fir trees stood surrounding a nearby lake. The trees are known as Tamarack trees. They turn vibrant shades of orange or shades of yellow before their needles fall off for the winter. The trees were distinct on the drive to the campground. Earlier in the summer, the two spent their time with wind blowing through strands of their hair. They visited the headwaters to ride bike, trample through