The summer of my junior, my friend Brandon went to Big Bear. He was there for a week and said “I got something for you”. He refused to tell me what it was no matter how much I insisted. My first thought was that he was going to be the goofball that he is and say he brought me snow. When he finally got back and we both entered our summer class he showed me. In slow motion I could see what he had in his backpack. It was a coca cola bottle, but as I turned it I realized that it had my name on it. I have always told him that merchandise with names on it usually never have my name. It was such a simple gift yet so thoughtful.It meant a lot to me because something so small made me smile. It meaningful because it was a surprise but not one I expected
Wisconsin Dells was better than Six Flags because my family stayed longer. We were in Wisconsin Dells for four days, but we were only at Six Flags for two days. Because we were in the Dells longer, my family was able to create more memories. Six Flags may have had more attractions inside the park itself, but I felt rushed and did not enjoy my time there as much. The length of time my family spent in Wisconsin also gave us the ability to experience the numerous attractions found outside of the park.
Zig-zag, back and forth, down, down, down, Jonathon, Dad, and I went into a mysterious new world. Now that I have gone into this hot, dry canyon surrounded by monstrous hoodoos, I have seen what it is really like to leave the small town of Seymour, and emerge into the greatness of this world. I have now seen several other National Parks on one of the most renowned places on earth for mysterious creations, the Colorado Plateau. Of all the beautiful places on it, even the Grand Canyon, I have found my favorite one. Bryce Canyon National Park. I thought it was amazing, because it was the most diverse to anything I have ever seen before. We hiked down into it and I felt like I was surrounded by skyscrapers. We trekked around a little, but we didn’t
Great Wolf Lodge is a great place to take a vacation, but this can be a really expensive trip. They are located all over the United States, but so far, we have only been to the one in Grapevine, Texas and the one in Kansas City, Missouri. We have been several times and from those trips, we have been able to pick up on a few ways to save money. If you want to go, but feel like it is out of your budget there are ways that you can make it work. Use these tips to help you out if you are going to try to take a trip to Great Wolf Lodge on a budget.
My first trip to Yosemite was a time where I learned about adaptation. I had applied for an internship up at Evergreen lodge which is just outside of Yosemite. They bring the candidates up to see if you are okay in the environment. When we arrived near Yosemite the area was full of wonderful lush green pine trees immediately next to it was scorched earth. In the valley I found out that the area had adapted to fires and would grow back.
The first item that I had was my red WKU towel. I told the students that I really love being a student at WKU and that is why I had a red towel in my box. Secondly, I showed them my Jeff Brohm bobble head. I asked the students if they knew
Many scary things have happened in the Alaskan wilderness, but not as terrifying as the time when a 750 pound bear, haunted the woods. I won a 2 week Elk hunting trip to Alaska, during a hunter’s club raffle ticket drawing. The night before the trip, I was restless, because I was so excited for a hunt of a lifetime. The next morning, I packed my camo clothing, rifle, and knife for when I kill a bull elk. A friend of mine helped me load up, and fuel the plane before I flew off to Alaska. When I got there, the people who lived in Alaska, told me stories about a kodiak bear that roamed the wilderness, that would make you hair turn white if you heard them. The cabin that I stayed in was nice and cozy. There was a warm fire in the fireplace, a moose
I woke up in the middle of the night with my head throbbing in a place I did not know how I got here then I remembered the last thing I did remember is a bear right next to my and then sirens wailing and people saying
In hiking, as in life, there are choices between success and pain, pride and safety; this is the story of one such choice. Last summer I participated in the Rayado program at Philmont Scout Ranch. The eighth day of the trek was my crew’s greatest challenge: Super Black Death, a hike of seven peaks in one day.
I was making my way to the cafeteria for lunch, when my friend Allie grabbed my arm and whisked me out the front doors of the school. My other friend BethAnne and another girl she knows were close on our heels. Allie announced that she was getting us Little Caesar's. Little Caesar's pizza is my favorite kind of pizza and I can usually only buy it occasionally, so I was reasonably excited.
I grew up as a watcher. I learned to watch the weather, the environment, and the people around me. I’ve gathered so much information in my mind on people's behavior and how they act out in this world just by sitting back, being silent, and taking it all in. With my experiences hiking at Hocking Hills, I have realized there are experienced hikers, non-outdoorsmen, and the annoying families.
To start off my story about my trip to California, I would like to provide you with information about myself. I have been wanting to go to California for many years now. I was finally given the opportunity to go when my girlfriend’s uncle invited us to visit for a week. I was automatically very excited because he lived close to places my favorite movie was shot, that movie is Fast and Furious. I love cars and that movie, and what better place to go then Los Angeles to see where the movie was made.
The next item I have is a graduation cap. This is from my kindergarten graduation
My youngest son gave me an Amazon gift certificate for Christmas this year because he knows how much I shop there. He also framed my three Huffington Post articles, along with a note encouraging me to continue to follow my dreams. This gift meant more to me than any jewelry, designer handbag, outfit or red-bottom shoes. This gift tells me he 's watching AND he 's taking notes. I am his mirror.
The most amazing gifts can be a joy to everyone. Have you ever given some thought to the fact that the gift you received took a lot of time and thinking on the giver's part before it was even gift wrapped? Surely you have been in this situation when you just run out of ideas. Well, canyoning has put an end to a gift giver's dilemma and here's why it is a perfect gift.
The distinct clicking of the American Flag as it is placed in its stands starts the chorus of young voices pledging their promise,“On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight”. These words come with a special power that guided and supported me in the toughest and in the best of times.The journey of a scout is one of commitment, good ethics and exemplary citizenship as one grows to become a trustworthy leader and a person of strong character. Not without any difficulties and roadblocks along the way, I am privileged, honored and proud to have taken the journey and ultimately reached my Eagle