Colorado Avalanche

Chickasaw National Recreation Area in Sulphur Oklahoma is a place where many families go to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. What many may not know is that the waters in this area were a treasured resource even before statehood. Native Americans were the first to speak of the wonderous health benefits of the water and after the arrival of the white man the preservation of this area would become an issue not only for the Native Americans who discovered it but also for the settlers who

Near the small town of San Antonio, NM is a spectacular display of one of nature's finest balanced beauty and wilderness paradise, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, situated on the northern edge of the Chihuahuan desert and straddling the Rio Grande. Fitting is the name Bosque del Apache, meaning "woods of the Apache," a reminder of the Apache peoples of long ago who lived along the Rio Grande. The 57,331-acre refuge was established in 1939 by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, an effort

Hidden in the middle of prose and paint, Bryant and Cole have used their work to describe the frontiers of America by comparing it to Europe. They touch on important issues such as urbanization and deforestation and use their influence to argue against it. In this paper, I will examine how Cole uses his work to show the evolution of the frontier over time and demonstrate how change constitutes destruction. I will also go into detail on how Bryant and Cole differ in their views on involvement in the

The journey to the Pacific Northwest was one of the most interesting and thrilling pioneer expeditions in history. Though this adventure ended up being successful there is no question that there were some moments that could have ended very horribly with multiple deaths. This was the case because there were a few times on their trip where their basic human needs just couldn’t be met. Times like this called for everyone to do anything they could to stay alive and quite often this wasn’t very pleasant

The Southwest Culture: This cultural group was divided into two sets because of their lifestyles. They both lived in the present day Arizona which is a huge desert region and New Mexico (along some parts of Texas, Utah, Colorado and Mexico). Many of these groups people, like the Navajo and Apache were believed to be more nomadic than other groups. They were said to have survived by raiding, hunting and gathering their more established neighbors for their crops and belongings. And some of these same

In the early 1800s, two historic legends and dozens of men traveled across what is now known as the western region of the United States to explore its unknown terrain, trade with the Native American tribes living in the regions, and possibly find a water route that led to the Pacific Ocean. These legends, known as Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, had passed through Gallatin County on their expedition, and even had named rivers in the area. When the group returned to the east with their discoveries

When we entered Wyoming in July 2011, I was amazed at how beautiful the landscapes were. Being from Tennessee I had never seen rock formations in colors like pink and red. It was a once in a lifetime drive for me and my husband in our 1987 VW Vanagon as we explored the world to see what new sights were around every corner. Looking at these pictures I took it's hard to believe at one time Rock Springs, Wyoming was a completely different world. It was newly discovered and developed land in the late

Abdulrahman abed This reaction paper is dedicated to the railroad system. As many opportunities spark up in the west such as the gold crush, it made many people want to move to the west, a faster and much safer way of travel was very much needed. Before railroads the means of travel were mainly either wagons, or ships that that traveled very long distances on water around the horn. These means of travel were not safe at all, for example using the wagons it would take a rigorous six-month journey

Big Bend National Park: Big Bend National Park...Mysterious works of the majestic cycle of erosion , decomposing the archaeological limestone. Big Bend National Park is located in the true heart of texas. This true heart of Texas is not in a building but the solidity of one and nature.This pure solitude is expressed by absence of a polluting light source. the first national park in Texas, comprises more than 1,250 square miles. Big Bend National Park have archeological rocks with thick deposits

cowboy cuisine that make the West much more than just “where the deer and the antelope play” (Higley). The Western region has captured the heart of many Americans who cannot escape their appetites for wild west fare. Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado all make up this peaceful region known as the Rocky Mountain States (American Regional Cuisine 339) where countless people groups and traditions have contributed to what the region is today. Now, the West is home to many who daily reap the benefits