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    Bruce Peninsula National Park Dramatic cliffs rise from the turquoise waters of Georgian Bay. In large regions of forest, black bears roam and strange reptiles find shelter in rocky regions and diverse wetlands. Ancient cedar trees spiral from the cliff-edge; an abundance of orchids and ferns take root in diverse habitats. And the night is dazzling with stars in this Dark Sky Preserve. Welcome to the magic of Bruce Peninsula National Park. Ladies and gentlemen welcome to Ontario’s Backyard Im…

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    John Muir Nature Analysis

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    Muir illustrates that the best way to understand preservation is to put it in contrast with conservation which is explained by Pinchot as the greatest good for the greatest amount of people for the longest time. Muir rejects the idea of only seeing nature as a means of a good. He explains that nature within itself has value comparing it to a temple, a place…

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    Wilderness. What defines wilderness? Wilderness is described as an uninhabited or inhospitable region somewhere. Some would say that the closest thing you can get to wilderness is Wyoming. Most people would describe wilderness as a place they’ve never been before and is unchartered territory for them. For example, a farmer who has worked the land all his life and has only been in one small town might consider big cities like New York or Los Angeles a place of wilderness. That could go both then…

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    Ansel Adams “I hope that my work will encourage self expression in others and stimulate the search for beauty and creative excitement in the great world around us.” My thoughts: It is tempting, but too easy, to think of Ansel Adams as simply the Norman Rockwell of landscape photography, immensely popular but insignificant. Every year there is yet another books produced capturing some aspect of his career, another calendar featuring his breathtaking black-and-white views of Yosemite Valley in…

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    Academic Event: A Visit to Shenandoah National Park Location Address: Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, west of Washington, D.C. I entered park from Thornton Gap Entrance Station - (Mile 31.5), accessible via U.S. 211 (15 minutes from downtown Luray) Date of Visit: Thursday, November,2 2017 Introduction Brief History of Shenandoah National Park: In the early 20th century, America’s national park system was born, and Shenandoah National Park was established in 1935. Skyline Drive and the…

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    Everest View Trek Essay

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    The Marvel View or The Everest View Trek Imagine a stunning 360 degree view of world's tallest mountain peak of the world. Here you actually get that privilege! If you've got a sense of adventure, this is the ideal mountaineering tour for you. It’s for those who dream to view Mount Everest and be part of the the Sherpa culture. During this Everest view trek you pass through the Everest national park and pine forest, where Rhododendron flowers glow and you find diversity in wildlife. Spend a few…

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    exercise as well. According to NASA.gov, John W. Young enjoys wind surfing, biking, reading and gardening. I also find think it is so cool that he was born in San Francisco because that is one of my families main spots to go to hang out with friends on vacations, and for layovers so that we can go into the city and eat. I was also born in California so I guess you can say that we have a very little connection from that. The main thing that I think is so cool that John W. Young enjoys is that he…

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    When we hear the words Sequoia and Kings then we imagine a place where beauty and giants reside. And that is what Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is all about. The parks are known as the land of the giants because of the immense mountains and world’s largest trees found there. You also get to experience rugged foothills, deep canyons, and vast caverns. Sequoia and Kings National Park lies in the southern Sierra Nevada which is east of the San Joaquin valley. Sequoia and Kings Canyon…

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    Muir’s plea to save the Sequoia Forests is highlighted by his beliefs in the beauty and sanctity of these trees, the main purpose of this essay is to convince people that the safety of these forests is as important to the world as politics and wars are. Muir begins creating his argument by illustrating the importance of the Redwoods to the world and the immediate need for a change in the way we treat our forests.He states what we as people are often told, that the world is falling down a steep…

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    Throughout my life I have experienced many events have laid down the foundation for the future I am building. One of the most influential and eye-opening was a trip I took to Yosemite National Park during my junior year of high school. The trip was offered to high school students in Northern California, provided by the McConnell Foundation- an independent foundation that awards grants to nonprofit organizations, public education, and government entities. The goal of the trip was to educate…

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