Essay on Mountains

for whitewater rafting. The climate in Colorado is mild. Temperatures in winter are frigid, but in the summer the weather is warm. Keep reading if you want to learn more about Colorado. Most of Colorado is made up of mountains, foothills, high plains, and desert lands. The mountains remarkably affect the climate because the higher the elevation the lower the temperature. The average temperature in Colorado is 54 degrees fahrenheit. Although that may seem cold, the hottest recorded temperature is

Trent Brown Professor Lautenshlager English 2614 30 November 2014 The mountains of central Appalachia have always been known for, almost exclusively, the booming coal deposits that inhabit it, as well as the controversy that comes with the industry. The controversy that involves the wildlife, ecosystems, and residents of the area is one with fine lines, gray areas, and more than simply a good and evil side. The mountains of Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee are also home to some

is best known for his role in the expansion of the West as a trapper, explorer, scout and American soldier. Carson not only spent time carving the path to the west, he defended it in battle as an officer in the U.S. Army. One of the most famous mountain men of the Westward movement, Carson has had several landmarks, cities, and areas named after him. Among these are Carson, Colorado, Carson City, Nevada, Carson Pass and the Carson River. (Sanford & Green) Kit Carson has been a part of American

Ask any outdoor enthusiast and they will tell you that Colorado - Colorado Springs, in particular - is on their bucket list of places to visit. From beautiful, majestic mountains off to the west and rolling plains off to the east, Colorado Springs is a city of wonder. It’s no wonder that hikers, backpackers, campers, and tourists alike flock to the Springs for the promises of breathtaking adventure. And what’s more adventurous than a one-mile heart-pounding trek that attracts Olympic athletes?

affairs. In “In Dreams Begin Responsibilities,” the father ignores and deceives his family, so the family is broken. “Nothing good will come of it, only remorse, hatred, scandal, and two children whose characters are monstrous.” In Go Tell It on the Mountain, Gabriel is attracted to a lady and they have been together a few days. “There was only Esther, who contained in her narrow body all mystery and all passion, and answered all his [Gabriel] need. Time, snarling so swiftly past, had caused him to forget

The Misty Mountains Song, or Thorin's Song, is the second featured in The Hobbit. It is sung by all of the dwarves and is about their ancestors (17). With this song, Tolkien foreshadows the events to come. The result of the song is it awakening the Tookish side of Bilbo, who is spurred to adventure (19). The song aids the plot, characters, and mood of the story through the use of rhyme and word choice. Before the song starts, the room becomes dark and solemn to comply with the mood of the song. The

The University Playhouse’s recent production of Smoke on the Mountain incorporated conventions of Restoration and Modern theatre through a combination of representational and presentational elements. Conventions within the productions included the use of character types, a localized setting, and time appropriate costumes. These conventions reflect the influence of many movements from Restoration and Modern theatre including Realism, Naturalism, Symbolism, and Expressionism. The musical nature of

"You know you're from Kentucky if your house is mobile and your three cars aren't" This is a joke my younger brother recited to me when I returned to my Yankee home from the University of Kentucky for Thanksgiving break. He went on to ask, "If a Kentucky couple gets divorced are they still brother and sister?" The lists of redneck jokes surrounding Kentucky stereotypes are endless. Many people get a good laugh out of the jokes, but they don't realize that they are portraying a crude message about

A google search of “Appalachia” defines the word as “a term for areas in the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern US that exhibit long-term poverty and distinctive folkways” (“Appalachia | Definition,” n.d.). Relatedly, the Appalachian Regional Commission describes that the Appalachian Mountain region includes “all of West Virginia and parts of…Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia,” (“The Appalachian

it would lead him on his mini trips searching for refuge. One could compare his wife to that of England and Rip would be considered America being forced away. One particular day, he strolled in to the mountains with his gun and dog Wolf to get away from his nagging wife Dame. While in the mountains he was approached by a short hairy old guy that offered him some liquor, but was only allowed to drink upon arrival of other guests. Rip couldn’t sustain the wait and tempted to taste the beverage and