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Chicago Open space can serve recreational areas for residents and helps to enhance the environmental and aesthetic quality of neighborhoods. As we know, there are a lot of studies showing that proximity to open space increases property values. It seems to cause long-time residents being priced out of their neighborhoods. Thus, open space is a double-edged sword. It could improve quality of life and impose the pressure of living on people.  National Recreation and Park Association (2017) indicates that

On March 1, 1872 President Ulysses S. Grant signed a bill into law that established the Yellowstone region of what is now Wyoming, Montana and Idaho as the worlds first National Park. The park was not greeted with much local support following its creation. Those living in the Yellowstone area believed their economy and industry would suffer after the lands fell under government control. To the contrary the towns bordering the park have boomed as a result of their proximity. After seeing the environmental

American history and folklore. Federal and nonfederal rangelands include grasslands, deserts, tundra, mountains, canyons, and riparian areas. Federal rangelands are primarily managed by the Bureau of Land Management, an agency of the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the U.S. Forest Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Rangelands include wilderness areas and provide habitat for millions of plants, wild animals, and fish, including 74 threatened or endangered species (“Rangeland Health”)

are comparable to the National Statistics. While there are 21 other After School Programs located throughout the county, this paper focuses on the Mid County After School Program located in Silver Spring. Montgomery County as a whole has a childhood obesity rate of 30% which is directly in line with the national average. Causes of Childhood Obesity Montgomery County is home to a large immigrant population, particularly in the Silver Spring area where the Mid County Recreation Center’s After School

To understand stereotypes about of a recreational therapist, one must learn what therapeutic recreation does and how it benefits patients. Recreational therapists are people that plan, direct, recreational – based treatment people for people with illnesses and disabilities. There are myths about recreational therapists that come from a society not understanding the term “recreational therapy”. Recreational therapists play an active role in helping people young or old learn to carry daily activities

How will the downsizing of government, particularly at the federal level, reshape public recreation and park services, libraries, museums, therapeutic recreation and other similar services? Mia Martin LSS-160 Dr.Paul Ankomah North Carolina A&T State University May 5, 2016 What is a government without public recreation and park services, libraries, museums, therapeutic recreation and other similar services? How will a community be able to survive or even grow individuals? When

Colorado River Hydrosphere A case study of * River management * People interfering in the hydrosphere * Balancing water from one area to another The Colorado river - basic facts It flows through southwest United States and northwestern Mexico. It is 2334 km (1450 miles long), the longest river west of the Rocky Mountains. Its source is west of the Rocky Mountains which is the watershed in northern Colorado, and, for the first 1600km (1000miles)

sites, nature preserves and recreation areas. Park rangers offer a wealth of knowledge to tourist, campers, large groups. They prepare exhibits and information over the park sites, make conservation programs, and lead tours and nature walks for the visitors. Rangers are also involved in helping to conserve the lands they protect, including studying wildlife behavior and monitoring air and water quality to determine if the ecosystem is in good shape. In massive National parks, rangers may search for

admission. Hot Springs National Park is a United States National park in central Garland County, Arkansas adjacent to the city of Hot Springs, the county seat. Hot Spring Reservation was initially created by act of the United States Congress on April 20, 1832 to be preserved for future recreation. Established before the concept of a national park existed, it was the first time that a piece of land had been set aside by the federal government to preserve its use as an area for recreation. Magic Springs

Living in a state of positive, stable mental health benefits individuals in all areas of life. Attaining a positive state of mental health seems simple enough, but can be difficult when juggling many different responsibilities and leading a busy life. As the modern world becomes more and more reliant on technology, and an increasing number of occupations require employees to sit at a desk for long hours, there is a need to remedy the stress that is associated with these “desk jobs.” This report addresses