Colorado

A chamber of commerce is a voice. It is a voice for the people of the community. A chamber of commerce further develops and protects the best interest of local businesses and the community. In many cases the concept of what exactly a chamber of commerce is goes above the heads of several individuals, when in reality the duties range vastly but all coincide while aspiring toward the same goal. They are here for us to serve, me, you, and us, the people of the community. Hot Springs Village is a…

The ideology of Manifest Destiny, of America’s God-given right to stretch from sea to shining sea, played (and still does play, in a way) a huge role in American introspection and movement toward the west. It pushed an extreme mentality and idea that reflected the country’s want and need to grow and expand beyond current territories, as well as shaped the American mindset of what constituted as “American.” All of the uncharted, undocumented land that existed within the nation’s borders acted as…

We began the journey to Colorado in a hot, unairconditioned car. My shirt was sticking to my back and there was literally steam coming out of my ears because my blood was boiling with fury and anger. Out of all the days in life, I needed some peace, and thanks to God, I experienced it at the end of a long drive and a hike up the mountain with my cousins and siblings. The peace I experienced on top of the mountain was like no other. Standing on the edge looking at the beautiful…

college. The University of Nebraska Omaha was my safe in state choice, Colorado State University was my dream college that was out of state, and my most realistic choice was Kansas State University. The University of Nebraska Lincoln is a safe choice because, I would only be an hour away from home, and the tuition price is more reasonable being priced at $19,297. Yet Colorado State University would be my dream college since Colorado is in the top five colleges for veterinary medicine, and the…

Cultural traditions. It demonstrates the way how a person lives in their own family. It can depict the discrimination within a community in which they face. Through dialect, repetition, and asyndeton, discrimination is faced in not only one but multiple people's’ lives. The dialect in the book portrays that people should not forget where they come from. People often forget where they come from, olvidado, “el olvido is a dangerous thing,” people drift into another culture and branch off from the…

Wolf Reintroduction in Colorado The reintroduction of the wolf in the early nineties was a highly debated enterprise. Many felt it was only right to return the wolf to it former hunting grounds, especially since mankind was directly responsible for them being eliminated in the first place. There were many though, primarily the cattle ranchers and sheepherders of Wyoming, that feared the return of the wolf and its potential impact on their livelihoods. Yellowstone National Park seemed like…

Grand Canyon Reflective Essay, Research, Sustainability The Grand Canyon is one the seven wonders of the natural world. Every year five million people from around the world visit the Grand Canyon to experience its incredible views and hike its trails (National Parks Service. U.S., 2017). Nearly two billion years of geological history is stored in the horizontal strata on the sides of the canyon. The Grand Canyon not only provides sweeping views, recreational trails, and a habitat for wildlife…

I’m going to tell you about my trip to Colorado. When we entered Colorado all you could see was trees and mountains. It was the summer of 2015, and it was one of my favorite vacations. The reason I picked my trip to Colorado is, because I remember it the most. When we were driving to Colorado we stopped in North Platte, Nebraska, and ate with my uncle. Then we kept on going on the rest of our drive. When we arrived in Dillon, Colorado we were all happy that we were done with the everlasting…

Lake George is an Endorheic lake, as it has no outflow of water to rivers and oceans. The lake is believed to be more than a million years old. Originally, small streams drained its catchment into the Yass River, but then the Lake George Escarpment rose due to major crustal movement along a strong fault line, blocking this drainage and forming the lake.[1] Lake George has in previous Ice Ages been much larger and deeper.[citation needed] The thickness of sediment beneath the lake exceeds 250…

Merari Alvarado Narrative Essay Colorado In July 21,2016 we had decided to take a mini vacation to Colorado by car. Colorado has many beautiful places to visit to explore. The nature, the breeze, will leave you In shock. Before leaving, I had to make sure the car was ready to be run for hours. Made the oil change, check the tires and so on. From Houston to Aspen Colorado, was about 22hour trip because we would stop to get gas and grab some snacks for the road. During the long drive…