Recreation

Mallard Lake Forest Preserve In 1956, a generous donation of 111 acres was made to the DuPage County Forest Preserve District of Illinois in order to help expand the surrounding natural area. Today, the Mallard Lake Forest Preserve, located mostly in Hanover Park, is at an impressive 953 acres and features open waters, wetlands, fields, and scattered woodlands with many opportunities for watching wildlife, fishing, trails, picnicking, and other recreational activities. The main aquatic habitat…

Trampolines are a ton of fun for children and great entertainment for adults. The trampoline is a great form of exercise for children. It's guaranteed to give them a great workout, and get them to take some time off from their cell phone, computer and other electronic devices. Put a trampoline in your backyard; you are guaranteed to be the most popular family on the block. Trampolines are great fun, but if not used properly they can be dangerous for children and adults. Children using a…

Living apart from my best friend has changed my life in ways I could have never imagined. Michael and I had known each other since the seventh grade and had been through so much together. Until we started college, we had it better than almost anyone else. Michael and I saw each other almost every day and we counted on each other for everything. We had been through everything together and the idea of having to be apart from him, the idea of my life completely changing, terrified me. In high…

Playing a sport can be one of the most entertaining pastimes for people. Sports can also get you scholarships in college if you play your cards right. Tennis can be a fun past time for anyone who wants to try a new sport. Tennis is the best sport that I have ever played. Tennis has so many reasons for being such an exhilarating, fun and social sport. These reasons are exercising, creating friends, playing on a marvelous and warm day, being competitive while having fun, and being able to play…

When it comes to tourism there are many factors that play a role in making the industry what it is. Some very important influences of tourism include sociological, economic, environmental, and marketing forces. Each of these plays an important role in the tourism industry. There are also many positive and negative impacts of tourism that relate to these influences. When it comes to the sociological aspect of tourism there are many positive effects between tourists and host communities. One of…

This past semester I signed up to take this interesting yet challenging Business Law class. Every class that I attended was a new and true learning experience; I learned about Business Law terms, real world examples, and thoroughly enjoyed each class lecture. Throughout the rest of this paper I want to explain my perspective of this class and the benefits it reflects to its college students, and my beliefs and opinions with controversial topics. I have learned so much from this class and…

Have you ever been on a trip that you wish you could just have another few days because you’re having so much fun? Sometimes it’s because you didn't give yourself enough time or you're just having too much fun. I know exactly how that feels. These past two weeks, I spent in Ireland. Normally once a year we go for a month but because of summer school starting on the June 19th, we only had 16 days there. Though the time I had there with my parents, sister, and family was priceless, it felt like I…

In the topic of STEM vs. STEAM, I would have to side with STEAM. I believe in STEAM over STEM for many reasons. STEM may include a subtle amount of the arts, but not enough, I believe that more is needed. With STEAM there is a higher priority to include art in the curriculum, and I believe it can result in a higher education. Art is relaxing, creative, expressive, and should be something every student gets to experience in depth. I believe taking the STEM approach is a good way to bore students.…

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…