Arches National Park

The Sierra Club is united state’s most influential grassroots organization to date. They helped pass the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act. The Sierra Club was founded on May 28th, 1892 in San Francisco, California by a preservationist by the name of John Muir. Essentially associated with the progressive movement in the 20th century, The Sierra Club was actually one the first large scale environmental organization in the world. Their main goal is “to explore, enjoy,…

What problems does Abbey see in how the national parks/wilderness areas are being managed by the National Park Service and used by the public? Abbey saw seen the desire to control too much pollution, preserve endangered species. There were two things going on this, the destruction of natural parks that is caused by tourists and the safeguard the nature at the National parks. (Abbey, 370) What is Industrial Tourism, as Abbey describes it? The Industrial Tourism means that the roads are paved for…

Current Event: Evacuation Orders Though hurricanes have had a devastating impact on the United States over the past months, another disaster type that has been causing problems across several states is wildfires. One of the most recent wildfires that is still occurring is in southwest Colorado. The wildfire started on June 1st and the cause is currently unknown, but the extreme drought that is heavily affecting the southwest region of the country could have been a factor. Though the fire has…

Buffalo Soldiers were chosen to protect the first National Parks, 1886-1914. From 1886 to 1914, the Buffalo Soldiers assisted with the protection of the National Parks, in particular Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks. However, there is little information describing much about their service as park rangers there other than the benefits they brought to the parks. There is no clear reason as to why these soldiers were sent to guard the prestigious parks, instead of the white soldiers that were…

There are over 50 National Parks in the United States. Each one of them has unique landmarks that were formed through hundreds of years. However, each of the landforms have one thing in common- they were formed through various processes involving water and rocks. Water and rocks shape our world by weathering and eroding the land, forming canyons, cliffs, and other landforms. The water cycle is a never-ending process in which water goes through various processes, evaporating and precipitating…

The National park of American Samoa is a national park located in the United States near the South equator. It was established in 1988, which is about 30 years ago. It is one of the newest parks in the USA. This park features 13,500 acres of land, 9,000 of those acres are land acres, and 4,000 acres are marine acres. There are three islands located inside of the national park. One of those islands is called Tafeu Cove. This park was to preserve the coral reefs, and many different species located…

impact on the ecosystem, and how we as a group have responded to this unfortunate mishap. The Burmese python is an invasive species. At the end of the 20th century, a population of Burmese pythons became an offensive species in the Everglades National Park in South Florida. Invasive species means that they are not constrained by natural factors as much as they were in their native habitat. “Burmese pythons are carnivores and survive primarily on small birds and mammals” (Source 1). “Tens of…

The Santa Fe trail exhibits a rich and interesting history joined together by the people who traveled and the stories and cultures they carried with them. The exploration of the Santa Fe Trail unlocks the secrets of many questions. Who was the original founder of the trail? Who traveled it and why? When did the Santa Fe Trail experience the most frequent and constant usage? All questions can be uncovered just as the trail was discovered for many individuals. William Becknell is accredited…

The Himalayas: A Mystic’s Viewpoint Himalaya literally meaning the abode of snow. Apart from being a geographical entity, it has in various ways shaped the life and culture of South Asian people. Comprising of nine highest peaks in the world, this awe inspiring range has been an object of veneration for people and epitomizes the concept of sublime beauty. The Himalayas are bordered on the north by the Tibetan Plateau, on the south by the Indo-Gangetic Plain, on the northwest by the…

Heading south out of the town of Red Lodge, Montana, I am able to lay my eyes upon one of the most majestic places I have ever seen, Beartooth Mountain. The first time I see the mountain I am astounded anything could possibly be so immense. The sun catches the snow at the top of the mountain shooting light down into the Valley below. Then my view slides down the mountain, numerous pine trees seem to wrap around the entire mountain like a child in their blanket. This is the moment I realize it is…