Mountain biking

The transition from high school to college, and college to society, is arguably one of the most important transitions made in life. College represents an important step in a person’s life; it represents the fact that the student is now entering the adult world. All the liberties which are thirsted for by every teenager, the responsibilities detested by adults, and everything in between are thrust upon the student. How well the students make the transition depends on how well they were prepared…

possibilities are endless, and my job choices would be no different. The number one thing I’d like to do right now for my future career is adventure therapy. It’s a kind of therapy that brings clients on adventures, like rock climbing, or hiking, or mountain biking. Adventure therapists do this to help their client discover something new about themselves, and replacing bad memories with good ones. If I choose to go down this road, I will most likely attend Plymouth University in New Hampshire to…

We can all sympathise and understand that in today's age it’s often difficult just having a few hours sleep, or having time to cook dinner when you finish work. So think about how difficult it is to keep your relationship, exotic and exciting. When do we ever have the time and more importantly, the energy, to go out with our loved one and do the things we enjoy; such as going to a restaurant or heading out to watch the latest movie. So why not turn up the passion and excitement in your…

being outside. Over the past two years, I have worked with the National Parks Service which I specifically wanted to work for knowing that I help restore nature for other people to enjoy. Other activities I do that involve the environment is mountain biking and skiing which rely on the natural shape of the environment to make it lots of fun. Another part of my community was the Student Service Scholarship. This was a huge part of my community involvement having to do the environment. One of…

condition. Correspondingly, there would be strictly preserved areas, where there would be little to no public access in order to maintain the ecosystem’s natural state and habitat for wildlife, as well as separate recreational spaces for hiking, walking, biking and so forth, away from these protected areas. These recreational spaces would also be somewhat frequent in maintenance, either by volunteers or hired city-workers, or to ensure cleanliness and well-being. Furthermore, I would ensure that…

service that runs for free every Thursday through Sunday, and other services, such as the SunLine Transit Agency and the Morongo Basin Transit Authority, provide transportation to and from Palm Springs. Other forms of transit, like walking, driving, and biking, are also popular. Commuting in Palm Springs Most people drive to work, with an average commute time of 21 minutes. California State Route 111 runs through the middle of Palm Springs and Interstate 10 runs along the northern border of the…

Why Do People Enjoy Roller Coasters Over the past several decades, roller coasters have become more popular and frightening. Most or all amusement parks have multiple rides, and these rides are what attract park goers. So why is it that people are attracted to roller coasters? The answer isn’t clear, but it could be that there is a certain amount of risk involved, the adrenaline rush is like no other, it brings families together and they are incredibly safe. When roller coasters were…

People have become attached to the resources at their fingertips. Technology has destroyed people’s curiosity to explore on their own. Limiting communication through technology and getting people to take risks can start with physical activity in education. Starting activity at younger ages, will improve people’s chances of continuing that type of activity throughout the rest of their lives and it can be done with adventure education and wilderness sports. Adventure education and wilderness…

Stanford students possess an intellectual vitality. Reflect on an idea or experience that has been important to your intellectual development. When I read Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer, I discovered a valuable connection between man and nature, a connection that continues to impact my life today. While following Chris McCandless on his journey across Western America and Alaska, I found his transcendental views to be very inspiring. After reading that book, I try to immerse myself in nature as…

the community, I will discuss the city’s leading health issues, as well as complete a nursing diagnosis, based on the outcomes of this assessment. Description of the Community The city of Huntington sits at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains along the Ohio River in Cabell County,…