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The word “journey” can strike a series of emotions and images into one’s heart. It could make one feel excited for adventure, or curious about the future. It can make one think of faraway places, and of interesting people. The word “journey” can make one think of adventurers and innovators alike. Individuals such as Lewis and Clark, Ernest Shackleton, and even Neil Armstrong come to mind. One might also think of Amelia Earhart, the woman whom embarked on one of the most daring yet…

Southwest Michigan Beaches Your guide to our freshwater paradise. A Great Place to Visit This Summer Southwest Michigan has been a beloved family destination for countless decades. Along with our orchards, wineries, and endless restaurants; the biggest draw to the area has always been our pristine beaches. Whether you enjoy lying on the sand or splashing in the freshwater, there is something for everyone to do in this little place of the country we call paradise. Life on the lake in Southwest…

Cerro Mesa Reserve and Garrapatero Beach Located on the Eastern part of Santa Cruz, Cero Mesa is a short drive from the camp. We leave in the morning for an active day exploring the area, which is a local hangout for six subspecies of finches, mockingbirds, and short-ear owls. The reserve is also home to species of Galapagos tortoises endemic to Santa Cruz Island. The island has two distinct species of tortoises; Chelonoidis porteri, found all around the island, and Chelonoidis donfaustoi,…

There are some cottages by the beach with their owners standing by them. They were preparing for a big storm. They know of the storm because a magic ring had told them that the storm was coming. It was 1980 in the South Atlantic Ocean, there was a storm that had been growing for 6 hours. A medical researcher named James Smith and his crew of 7 were out on the ocean that day transporting a herd of elephants. The elephants were going crazy destroying almost everything they could and some were…

my essay is about John paul jones, he was a Scottish American sailor and the United States first well known naval fighter in America,He was sometimes known as the “Father of the americans navy” .Jones was born on the estate of Arbigland near kirkbean in the Stewatarty of Kirkbean on the southwest of Scotland. His dad was a gardener at Arbigland, His mother was named Jean McDuff she died at the age of 57,ANd John started his maritime at the age of 13.Paul's older brother William Paul had married…

For centuries mankind has been utilizing the ocean as a bottomless pit. Once the ocean has been destroyed there is no way to restore it to it’s natural state. People are now starting to realize that the ocean as well as all other bodies of water are vulnerable. Lake Erie was toxic enough to kill the fish that once inhabited the great lake and, the constant outlet into the ocean in return polluting the ocean. “Today hardly a creek or a river in the world reaches the ocean without carrying a…

The Indian Ocean trade was system that allowed the countries in the Indian Ocean to participate in a symbiotic relationship. The trade of many extravagant goods encouraged the surrounding countries to develop relationships between each other which lead to sharing discoveries and goods. Then, when the Portuguese arrived in the Indian Ocean there was an introduction of a power arrangement. Ultimately, the Portuguese disrupted a harmonious system of advancements and ruined the dynamics of the…

The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest ocean out of the five oceans and stretches east of North and South America to west of Europe and Asia. Its climate consists of ocean currents, which are dependent on the uneven heating of the Earth’s surface and continents/landmasses nearby. Ocean currents transport heat energy within the biosphere, with surface ocean currents warming or cooling the air above them, affecting the land nearby. Surface water is affected by wind currents, while deep ocean…

Other than hiking and swimming, Oahu is also a great place to just kick back and relax! While there are great beaches to relax in well-known areas such as Waikiki and Ala Moana, they tend to be crowded and finding parking can take a lot of time out of your day. Fortunately, there are quiet and secluded beaches around the island, as well as spas and resorts where you can treat yourself to a Hawaiian-style massage called the lomilomi massage. From remote beaches to luxurious spas, here's our Top 5…

Pennsylvania Did you know that Pennsylvania always warns you to bring an umbrella,a sweater and some sun screen?Now you know that if you didn’t know. From all the states Pennsylvania was the first. It is in the East of U.S. and over there don't fall into the rivers its bordering. The land is usually valleys. It borders many states.The capital is Harrisburg. In Pennsylvania there are a lot of tourism spots such as Chocolate world. Its weather is very wild and the forests make a great spot for…