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    Just as fashion or civil rights change over time, tourism changes as well. Outdoor recreation is one subcategory of tourism that has seen many changes. The National Park Service is a public agency that is responsible for protecting public lands in the United States. The first national park was established in 1872 and the National Park Service was founded in 1916 (Frequently, 2017). Since then, the number of parks and number of visitors to the parks has increased tremendously. This increased number

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    million dollars. This two-story, 95,000- square-foot building holds 60 cardio machines, 80 strength machines, and 12 dual functional training motion machines. The building provides a multi-court gymnasium, indoor track, cardio center, swimming pool, rock wall, and a multi-purpose activity room. Being the number one place to go to at Cal State Fullerton, it is exceedingly attracting interest to all Cal State Fullerton members. The clean grand building smiles as its gleaming window reels in curious excited

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    Why Individuals Participate Individuals may participate in rock climbing for many different reasons, including work, play, and leisure. For the employees of indoor rock climbing facilities, their job performance would be impacted if they were unable to participate in this occupation. For children, the act of participating in and exploring rock climbing is considered play. However, for many adults, it is likely a leisure activity. Rock climbing is an optional, fun, and rewarding recreational activity

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    In order for a national park to protect their natural and cultural values, it is crucial for managers to effectively and actively administer protocols and regulations to safeguard the ecological integrity of the park and to provide to visitors the service they desire. While managers attempt to resolve such issues, they find themselves in a predicament where conflicting goals play a problematic factor. A diversity of issues poses as threats to the flora and fauna, vegetation and landscape of parks

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    Beauty of Climbing “ In the early days, you noticed El Cap, but we didn’t pay much attention to it because it was kinda quote unquote out of the question.” - Royal Robbins A climber said this meaning there are things impossible to climb but if you dedicate enough time and effort, you can do it. This was said by the first person to team and climb the west face and Salathe wall of El Capitan. This shows any climber can do anything, you just have to work. No matter how much or how little skill

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    ” “Belay on!” “Climbing.” “Climb on!” As an ametuer rock climber, I am captivated as I learn the literal and figurative ropes of the sport. Although I am not an adrenaline junkie, my innate characteristics, learned skills, and inquiring mind propel me to excelling in both the gym and crag. These characteristics which draw me to climbing also allow me to become an ideal optometrist. Key components of rock climbing include creativity and attention to detail. Every crevice and rock of the route must

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    Reflection On Reflection

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    hardly hold on. I found it difficult to switch sides constantly and to trust the people belaying. I didn’t feel safe and the fact that Lauren, who was belaying, wasn’t paying attention. I told her multiple times to get rid of the slack. I was also climbing with Olivia Fiso and she was nice and friendly. None of us communicated during the climb. Everyone was off in their own worlds and didn’t talk or help each other out. As soon as I realised this, I tried my best to encourage and help them out on the

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    It was a sunny Sunday morning; the spring breeze was evident all around, the kind that says summer in on the way. My best friend called and offered to take me rock climbing up at Indian Hills, I was thrilled but timid. Waiting with anticipation I could hear the sound of his car coming, it was distinct in its own way because the muffler was on its last leg. He arrived in style, no not really. The paint of his car was peeling off and the smell of the exhaust filled the air with a horrible aroma. Every

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    I will explain. The Garden of the Gods consists of rock formations that are stunningly beautiful and graceful against the deep Colorado blue sky. If you picture the Garden of the Gods from the sky, such as how a god would see it from the heavens you will begin to understand why it is called by its unique name. The garden has countless trails through the rocks with panoramic views of breathtakingly beautiful scenery. You can walk through the rocks, on trails the park has marked out for you all year

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    reason people have the right to rescue services when they put themselves at risk is mountain climbing is difficult People do not have the right .wrong because what if the ranger does want and is just doing it to make living.Therefore rangers and rescue services should not have to save someone unless there dying.Mountain climbing has its pros and cons.The pinnacle of rock climbing is climbing Mt.Everest.Every rock climbers dream is to reach the peak of Mt.Everest.Mt.Everest is a 100% the most difficult

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