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    rain it receives, Oregon can be enjoyed as it contains 11 National Forests, “Pacific Coast Forests” as explained in chapter two of the text book (Burton, 2012). These range from Coastal, Cascade Mountain, and High Desert National Forests. During my life experience I have visited and camped in every one of them. However, the most particular one that is my favorite is the Ochoco National Forest located in Central Oregon. “The Ochoco National Forest is a much older volcanic region that has been uplifted

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    northerly parts of Queensland often endure. The surfing beaches, shopping malls, theme parks (including Warner Brothers and Sea World) plus many other Gold Coast attractions are a comfortable 40-minute drive from Mount Tamborine while Brisbane is one hour away, making the Mountain the ideal ‘base-camp’ location from which to explore south-east Queensland. The nearest international airport is Brisbane’s, however national travellers often opt for Coolangatta (Gold Coast) airport, a mere 45-minute drive

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    Fort Snelling is located in the “heart of the twin cities” according to the writers at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resorces.It was established at the junction of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers around 1819 and 1820 as an army frontier post, and was used by the Us military for over 120 years. The fort is located on the top of the bluff, overlooking the river junction, a strategic location, benefiting both the Us and Dakota during the fur trade as its presence overlooked two of the major

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    He is known for preserving wilderness. He is viewed as an environmental legend and an image of the American West, particularly of Yosemite National Park. His first visit to Yosemite was in 1916. At the age of 17, in 1919, he accepted a position as the custodian of the Sierra Club’s LeConte Memorial Lodge, the head office of the Club in Yosemite National Park. The Club held their annual outing in 1927 known as High Trip, and Adams participated. In 1928, he became the Club’s official photographer

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    leads to what some consider the state of California's "best kept secret." Lava Beds National monument is a beautiful park in the state of California. This gorgeous sight would be a great place for my fellow classmates and I to learn and educate ourselves on a few things in the park. President Calvin Coolidge designated Lava Beds as a national monument in 1925. The National Park Service has been managing the park since 1933. From 1935 to 1942, Civilian Conservation Corps crews built most of the

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    technically the first National Park? Well, it wasn’t actually claimed as a National Park until 1921 after Bath House Row was completed. But Hot Springs was first found as a Federal Reservation in 1832. Currently, there are 20,000 National Park Service employees that care for 401 parks in the world. You can choose from over 22,000 diverse professions. Reports have shown that almost 1.5 million people visit Hot Springs each year. It’s import to be a part of the National Park Service because we’re in

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    problem and there are many creative ways the problem is being addressed. There are many different problems with invasive species. The burmese python is a danger to Florida’s National State Park. They reached the National Park by becoming pets. In the 1990’s they use to be

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    Yosemite National Park, founded in 1890, thanks largely to the efforts of John Muir, is 748,000 acres situated in the Sierra Nevada mountain range within the state of California. The park, home to over 400 species of animals, five separate forests and zones, eight types of rocks and cliffs, and nine waterfalls, attracts many visitors. The park’s landscape changes with the seasons; there is also a variety of activities that visitors can participate in depending on the season and weather. The National

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    The architectural site I chose was The Golden Gate Bridge located in San Francisco, California. The purpose of The Golden Gate Bridge is to facilitate movement of people and goods across the bay from San Francisco to Marin County, California. I chose this architectural wonder because it is a California landmark. This bridge is a very magnificent experience to walk on, due to its beautiful natural surrounding. I have visited this Bridge in person and drove across it. When I visited The Golden Gate

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    it is definitely a place to visit in California. [124] Work Cited "Historic KPH Maritime Radio Receiving Station and Cypress Tree Tunnel." National Parks Service. U.S. Department of the Interior, n.d. Web. 03 May 2017. . "Lava Tube in Mojave National Preserve." California Through My Lens. N.p., 17 Aug. 2015. Web. 03 May 2017. . "Lava Tube, Mojave National Preserve." The Last Adventurer. N.p., 29 May 2014. Web. 04 May 2017. . Maria. "Seward Street Slides: Great and Unusual San Francisco." San

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