Parks and Recreation

Ghana is a country with personality. It is a hidden gem bursting with diverse, authentic and exceptional tourist attractions, captivating and varied travel experiences, a door-always-open friendliness and a rhythmic vibe. And in the words of American chef, author and television personality Anthony Bourdain who travelled to Ghana for a 2007 episode of No Reservations, “Ghana is something special.” With this in mind, raising awareness of Ghana as a formidable, special and must-visit tourist…

After finishing my AA in Communications, I will be attending the University of Iowa to pursue a Bachelors in English, with a focus on Creative Writing. I acknowledge that choosing creative writing as a career path is risky, not everyone can write the great American novel. However, choosing English is a risk I am willing to take. I have an entire world of ideas and useable plot locked inside my head and scribbled across countless pieces of scrap paper and old notebooks. I have many great and…

For my discussion post, I chose to talk about the industry of athletic development. Originally, the intentions of organized youth sports were generally good. As stated in the book, “postwar prosperity put discretionary income in the hands of parents who wanted to provide their children with opportunities that they had been denied growing up in a time of depression and war” (Davies, p. 361). In today’s society, this concept of organized youth sports has become somewhat corrupted in my opinion.…

There is an outstanding organization at the University of Georgia (UGA) run completely by and for students, called Phi Slam. It takes on the challenge of transforming the perception of fun in Athens for students. Athens is, and has always been a place where students come to receive an education, but also to partake in the party experience. The majority of UGA students flock to downtown bars and clubs at night multiple times every week. These bars attract students with all the loud music,…

When looking into the daily lives of individuals, it is essential to understand what people found entertaining in an era that is very different then present day. As stated in the diary of George Stephen Jones there are multiple examples of activities people did for fun. The first activity that is seen in the diary as something young people did for fun was played cards. “After tea several Gentlemen came to play cards with Mr. Tanswell and Mrs. Tanswell” (48). For young people playing cards can be…

founded by the U.S. Forest Service and Conscious Impact Living was developed by Kroka educators in Vermont. Leave no Trace is a non-profit educational program having seven principles for people who enjoy the outdoors, such as wilderness areas, city parks, and any recreational places. Each principle of Leave no Trace would be explained in detail and an example will be provided for each of them. Conscious Impact Living is a program that is a program that can be used on day – to - day basis for…

Hunting is viewed as a sport by many, but a game by few. It is a measurement of the wits of man versus the instincts of animals, and often times the mental strength of humans overcomes the physical strength of animals. In the past hunting was used as a means for survival, but today you can drive to the nearest grocery store and purchase your meat faster than you can load your rifle. Therefore, hunting is used more for recreational enjoyment than necessity. Many people in today's society use…

California tradition, where the celebration brings the community closer together every year. It offers activities for families, clubs, and organizations to enjoy together free of charge. One can enjoy the Festival of lights without going to big amusement parks. It is entertainment with no monetary expenses. It can be enjoyed by everyone of any socio-economic status. The Festival of Lights continues to grow every year with more lights, more animated figures, and more holiday cheer. It is a…

a. Physical Traits: Billie Jo is described to have the physical trait of red hair and freckles. This is shown in the sentence, “redheaded, heckle-faced, narrow-hipped girl.” She is also describe to have, “cheekbones like bicycle handles.” Another trait you are told is that she has long legs. You find this information in the following sentence, “Instead, he got a long-legged girl.” These are some of the physical traits you are told about Billie Jo. b. Personality: Billie Jo’s personality traits…

of various amusement parks in the world. Almost every state has its own park with roller coasters and a water park, are many historical and cultural sites in the territory of which are located a small theme parks. On the other hand there are many natural recreational areas that offers a different form of visitors satisfaction - National Parks. Both of those areas attract massive numbers of tourists and have a lot of coming and different sides. Let’s begin with National Parks. They are are not…