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Alligators are such an important part of the identity of people living in Louisiana, that they have actually become a symbol of the state. The American Alligator was voted the state reptile of Louisiana in 1983. Alligators are so well liked that there is an Alligator Festival in Luling, Louisiana. Arts and crafts, live music, and thrill rides are available.Alligators are native to Louisiana. They can be found throughout the state living in swamps, rivers, and lakes. Louisiana has a population…

eptiles are very sneaky, some of them are I hope you enjoy. Snakes Snakes have very slippery scales. They are carnivores (meat eaters), they will even eat other snakes! They do not have eyelids so they never blink. Snakes have to swallow their prey whole and there jaws are very flexible so they will eat almost anything they can get their jaws on. Snakes are found on every continent in the world except Antarctica. Lizards Lizards can detach their tails if caught by a predator. Some can…

Personal Narrative One year ago I went on a trip with my family to Cancun, Mexico. My grandparents brought us all into the kitchen, then said “For our 50th wedding anniversary, we our taking the family on a trip”. After we got the news two years ago, we were counting down the days to the trip. At first it felt like it was going to take a decade until we would finally be able to go on the trip, but the days started going faster and faster. The day had finally come, December 25th which is not my…

Friends, Family, & Fun I spent my most recent Spring Break in Panama City Beach, Florida. It was by far the best time that I’ve ever had on vacation. I got to spend it with my friends and family. We all had such a good time during that week, but the last day had to be the best day. The morning of the last full day there I woke up all upset since we were leaving the following morning. I knew from then that my day was going to be a blast. I got out of bed and ate breakfast, the usual. I looked…

The bald eagle has been recognized as the “national symbol of the United States since 1782”(Lee, Ray). The bald eagle is brown in color on the body and wings but is a pearly white on the head and tail. The American quarter and dollar bill both have the bald eagle symbol on them. The bald eagle means freedom to the American citizens. It has been “a symbol for native people for far longer than that” ("Bald Eagle Identification”). The bald eagle spends its first four to five years exploring vast…

Florida, a place where the weather is always good and the beaches are beautiful. Not for me though, I’m not some pessimist who hates sunshine or anything. I just have lived in it for so long, every year getting hotter and more humid. As the years “grated” on the only reason I could stand living there was because of my two best (and only friends). The 11 month summers were the worst parts. Never getting any snow got VERY boring. Another reason I hated Florida was because of the people. A lot of…

Ron Jon’s, Your One-Stop Surf Shop in Myrtle Beach, SC As you go from the mall to the strip on the Grand Strand, you’ll see one t-shirt on beachgoers all the time - Ron Jon’s. The shirts are one of the store’s most loved items, but there’s so much more to choose from in their apparel, surf, skate, beach, and souvenir sections. Ron Jon’s Surf Shop is known around the globe as a symbol of the overall beach lifestyle. The surf section has everything you could possibly need to hit the waves…

Enjoy a holiday break at one of these Florida Beaches With over 1,000 miles of beaches lining the Florida coastline, it’s no mystery why Florida has become one of the top holiday destinations for travelers. From the Northern region to the Southern region of the state, there is no other destination that offers so much diversity. Amelia Island, situated on the Northeastern corner of Florida abounds with Southern charm. First time visitors to the region will discover 13 miles of rolling dunes,…

Throughout history, human activity has damaged a countless amount of ecosystems. The everglades is one example of a dying ecosystem that was caused by human interactions. The everglades was once home of many animals and plants, several of the animals have left or are struggling to survive now. Water pollution has damaged the overall water quality in the everglades. Since the restoration of the everglades is not seen as directly beneficial to humans, some people neglect the ecosystem. But this…

The killer, the baseball game. Down in Florida we always have our baseball games unless it is truly storming. One time it was like 200 degrees out and a kid got super woozy while he was running the bases and almost ran out to the right field fence before the coach caught him and got him some…