Salmon River. You’ll know from the moment you arrive that this off the beaten path community has a culture all its own. The only issue you’ll have once you arrive is figuring out what to do first. Beautiful campgrounds‚ whitewater rafting‚ fishing‚ hiking‚ backcountry skiing‚ horseback riding‚ and mountain biking‚ Stanley has it all! With all the hype surrounding Stanley‚ I had to check it out for myself. So I packed a bag and drove up for the weekend with one goal in mind: have as much fun in 48-hours
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Entering the Nantahala National Forest at Bly Gap‚ hikers are greeted with “4‚000 foot gaps and 5‚000 foot peaks”. According to the A.T. hikers association “Nantahala is Cherokee for ‘land of the noon day sun’” and the Nantahala Hiking Club-NHC- “maintains the 58.8 miles between Bly Gap and the Nantahala River”. The 95-mile stretch ends at Fontana Dam on the southern edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Dam was started in “1940’s and by the time of its completion
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become a savanna‚ aided the broader occasion. Pg.4 A: Audience: the text is directed to those persons who enjoy nature (from a close or a far)‚ traveling‚ science‚ nonfiction narratives‚ friendships‚ and those who have hiked or have thought about hiking the AT. The novel is not limited to those audiences because of Bill Bryson is very relatable due to his usage of universal themes and messages. Consequently‚ the novel reaches a much broader audience; it also targets those interested in an easy -read
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sections of the Appalachian Trail. Bryson discusses the history‚ ecology‚ trees‚ plants‚ and animals of the A.T.‚ which are topics that have been discussed in class this semester. The first days on the trail Bryson describes his experience as hell because the hiking is very tough and its even more difficult for his buddy Stephan Katz‚ a recovering alcoholic who is out of shape‚ who abandoned a lot of their food to carry less weight on his back. In a way I kind of viewed their trouble as an adaption
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TimLarson Composition II Descriptive Essay 10/7/13 Driving up the North Shore always gives me a sense of comfort. I know it’s somewhere I can go to clear my mind and hike‚ feeling connected to nature. As I walk the curvy‚ damp path of Lake Superior Hiking Trail‚ fog lifted off the ground. The air was still cool but began to warm up by the sun shining through the thick tall pine trees. It was clear that fall was arriving‚ the trees were filled with vibrant yellow and red leaves. I took in a deep breath
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him. Both Karim and I are basically couch potatoes and have no enthusiasm for such a sport. But we did not want to disappoint Jamal and reluctantly agreed to go hiking with him. But it turned out to be the most interesting weekend I ever had. i did not live to regret it ! It was a Sunday and the three of us were dressed in our hiking attires‚ much to the surprise and amusement of Karim’s parents. we told them that their perspective of us as lazy bones and unadventurous would change forever. They
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was a bright Saturday morning. The sun was rising above the horizon in the east‚ flashing a brilliant spark of yellow and red light in the blue sky. There was no sign of a bad weather‚ a perfect day for a thrilling expedition. Rina had planned this hiking trip since last month. At eleven o’clock sharp‚ Rina and her friends began their adventure to see the scenery at the waterfall with their own eyes. It is said to be extraordinarily marvelous. They had gone for many mountain climbing before. It was
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From all the health benefits that hiking can bring as well as the sense of serenity the one might feel‚ two photographers that both enjoy this activity took amazing photos of true beauty that only the great outdoor can offer. Both Arnab Banerjee and Galen Rowell are outdoors men that don’t take it for granted and can bring out the purity of nature. Galen Rowell seem like he was always meant to be a photographer. Rowell was born in Oakland 1940 and grew up in Berkeley‚ California. He was college professor
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Colorado is ideally situated in the height of saint Denis Mountain. It is found in the south-west of the island. It is a natural spacious park. Visitors may hike around the mountain to explore or may simply ride on horse. It is a main departure for hiking. There is a breath-taking sight at the top. The parc du Colorado is an ideal place for families with children. The place is full of attractions for kids. It is a good place for a picnic in the nature. There are several walks around and kiosks where
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And you also never throw anything out when you’re mad‚ like Katz did. If you do‚ you might be filtering water with pink toilet paper and have pieces of it floating in your coffee. Perseverance: when the going gets tough‚ the tough get going. When hiking the AT‚ you always want to keep a certain number of miles a day‚ like 20. Either that or don’t stop until you find a shelter on the trail. It’s much safer there than sleeping in the middle of nothing where all you have is a pair of toe nail clippers
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