State park

United States. Nature has been continuously affected by humans, but has been irrevocably damaged in the previous several decades more than ever before. Back when the European settlers came to North America, the continents defining aspect was its wilderness. The earliest American writers wrote in-depth descriptions of how beautiful the land, flora and fauna were. Unfortunately, when the European immigrants settled many changes took place in the land that would become the United States, which

aging oak trees covered in moss, and past the emerald waters of the panhandle, stands a white mansion that reveals the history of the local of Point Washington area. A large, white, almost plantation-style home is the focal point of Eden Gardens State Park, and a symbol of the legacy of the family. Large centuries-old oak trees embellish the land surrounding the house, making it a pivotal icon of the nature left untouched. The house itself contains hundreds of years of memories, and the land that

Death Valley National Park is a national park in the United States. On the border of California and Nevada it takes up the Great Basin and Mojave deserts in the United States. The park is in the northwest corner of the Mojave Desert and contains a desert environment of sand dunes valleys canyons and mountains. It is the largest national park in the 50 states. 91% of the park is wilderness area. It is the hottest and lowest of the national parks in the United States. The second lowest point in the

history class extra credit opportunity tour to River Bend State Park I fell like I learned a lot of very interesting information on not only American history, but also Seminole History. I also learned the methods that have been utilized in hopes of preserving the park in its natural state. It is well known that it will not be possible to get the park to be an exact replication of the way it was when the wars were taken place, because the park changed before and after those events, and we do not know

Keowee-Toxaway State Park is located just outside of the town of Pickens, SC. Nestled into what is locally referred to as the Cherokee Foothills, Keowee-Toxaway State Park is situated on lands that were once inhabited by the Cherokee Indians. The Cherokee heritage is honored by an interpretive center and a short trail through the woods. Both the center and the trail provide a lot of information on the Cherokee history and way of life. The campground at Keowee-Toxaway State Park is one of nicest

Yellowhammer state than just the home of The University of Alabama. Abigail Sisti, a junior biology major from Virginia Beach, Virginia realized there is so much more and decided to spend her junior year exploring the area she calls home during the school year, state park by state park. Sisti made a goal at the beginning of the school year to visit all 28 state parks by May 2018. She spends every Sunday tackling a new park and has visited six different parks thus far, including Cheaha State Park in Delta

48241 - Sebastian Inlet State Park Offering a bit of calm for the young and an adventurous side for the wild at heart, Sebastian Inlet State Park offers a beach the whole family enjoys. Located in Melbourne Beach, Florida, this beach rests ten miles south of Melbourne Beach and six miles north of Vero Beach. And, lays claim as one of six waterways linking the Indian River Lagoon to the Atlantic Ocean. Three miles of beautiful beaches with rocky reefs beneath the water line describe this area.

“The Porkies” The United States is home to many beautiful, amazing, and pristine resources. Most people in the United States have limited opportunities to visit or see some of the amazing locations scattered across the country. One amazing location, that I have personally been able to visit, is the Porcupine Mountains. This park in particular is home to many interesting geological formations and sites that were formed long ago. In 2015, a USA Today reader poll ranked the Porcupine Mountains second

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

Garden of the Gods is a state park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. My children asked me how it came by its name and for any of you who may not understand the reasoning behind its uncommon name, 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