California Trail

While migrating west about fifteen thousand immigrants,which is approximately fifteen percent, are estimated to have died on the Oregon Trail.The Westward Expansion Migration was the migration of about seven million people to the west via the Oregon trail, in 1803 through 1840. The expansion gave America more and new types of land, which includes more farmland.The expansion also doubled the size of the United States and helped the population grow. The Westward Expansion Migration was an…

symbolism, the scallop shell and arrow refer to directional signs that line the Santiago compostela trail, a pilgrimage hiking trail that runs from France to Spain. Darrell recounted the journey that he and Bryan ventured on while hiking the trail. Bryan loved to travel to “out of the way” places with his father, and this hiking trip was the last that they took together. For some weeks, they hiked the trail and followed markers of the “fleche de oro,” or “yellow arrow.” These markers, as…

The town of Payson is a town located north of Phoenix in Arizona and sits nestled among the majestic mountains of the Mogollon Rim. The town is comprised of approximately 15, 245 people residing with approximately 6,500 homes and approximately 2,575 business (United States Census Bureau). The town of Payson is comprised of 19.47 square miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Payson is part of Gila County and operates on Mountain Time zone (GMT-7), the elevation is 4,921 feet. The two main…

Difference between a racing dirt bike and a Trail dirt bikes Did you know that Racing dirt bikes is way different than riding regular dirt bikes? Most people think that they are the same, but they are not very similar. Racing is different from regular riding because of the bikes engin, their suspension, and their tires. Motocross bikes focus on different speeds. Trail bikes are meant for going threw mud and meant for more power. gearing up helps if your trails consist more of long…

Holly Bradbury Mr. Snelgrove English 12 9/20/2015 The Trail of Transition “I, in my state of self-discovery, am fulfilled. The Trail echoes this as each footstep knocks, proclaiming ownership of my fate. The way is mine as my beliefs pave the lengths before me. They are not smooth, yet mine.” These are the words in which one could find themselves repeating as they conquer a long rigorous thru-hike over the Sierra Nevada or a pilgrimage across Vermont. Often, we find ourselves in transition. This…

California is the third largest state in the United States and has several different climate areas. But, a large portion of the state (70%) is classified as California Floristic Province. This climate is a Mediterranean-type climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. (International, 2016). Here are two important, or vulnerable species in the area. The first is the Dipodomys nitratoides or more commonly known as the Fresno Kangaroo Rat, San Joaquin Kangaroo Rat,…

Nestled on the border between Arizona and Utah, Lake Powell is an exciting destination for millions of visitors every year. The Bear's Den B&B in Page, Arizona, overlooks this stunning lake and is within easy distance of over 15 state and national parks. As Trip Advisor's fourth highest-rated bed and breakfast in the United States, The Bear's Den B&B is proud to introduce visitors to the countless things to do in the Lake Powell area, which includes guided tours. Here, The Bear's Den B&B…

Death Valley national park has a location at California near the end of it near the southeast area on the border of Nevada. Death Valley as of now has the largest national park south of Alaska recognition. Death Valley national park puts itself as the lowest elevation in the United States it has an elevation of 282 feet below sea level. Death Valley is the hottest, driest place in North America. The park has an average rainfall is 2.36 inches of rainfall yearly according to the national whether…

set our sights on the summit. The trail to the Chief begins climbing almost as soon as you leave the trail head. As your heart rate starts to quicken, it doesn’t take long to realize that this will not be a casual stroll in the park. The sound Shannon Falls roars beside you and encourages you to keep going. Secretly, I hoped that the roar of the falls would cover the sounds of my huffing and puffing. BC Parks does a fantastic job maintaining the park and trail. The route to the peaks is…

Mexico Mexico, a North American country that borders the United States to the north and Belize and Guatemala to the south. To the west is the Bay of California, formed from an 800-mile peninsula known as Baja California. Two other bodies of water border Mexico to the east; The Gulf of Mexico and Bay of Campeche, both formed by another large peninsula: The Yucatan. Mexico has a rather varied geography: a large plateau makes up the central region, surrounded by mountain chains to both the east…