Trail of Tears

My first roller coaster ride My first roller coaster ride was a disaster. It started well but it ended bad , me and my dad were drying of from a water slide and decided it was time for my first roller coaster. We were at kings dominion. We got in line for a ride called the Grizzly, the thing I did not know was that behind a bunch of trees was the real ride. I was seven at the time and thought that you get on it goes…

careful, this shouldn’t have happened, you were only 20 how could you be pregnant. Tears started to well in your eyes as you thought about what this meant, your whole life was going to be flipped around in one way or another, if you kept the baby or not. Things were going to change, but at least you’d have your dad. He was only 17 when he got your mom pregnant he’d know what to do, he could help. You dried your tears and cleaned up throwing the test into the trash before making your way to the…

‘Til Death Do Us Part “How could you do this to me Ashley?” “I didn’t think you’d ever find out.” “You cheated on me!” “It was only a couple of dates.” “It doesn’t matter how many dates you went on. The point is that you cheated on me.” “Theo, it’s not a big deal!” “YES! IT! IS!” Theo said as he pushed Ashley in anger. All of the sudden Theo heard a loud thud. He had pushed Ashley a little harder than he had intended to. There was blood on the corner of the railing and Ashley was eight…

Chrisney’s legs weakened. No matter how she tried not to hear, that sexy, baritone, lose your mind, body, and soul and live with the regret voice could not be denied. She cried even harder. She did not want to hear him, feel him. He was the last person she wanted in her face. As she backed away, the firmness of the body she bumped into shocked her. She hadn’t realized anyone else had entered the room. “I’m sorry,” she said into the air. Still behind her, the nurse patted Chrisney’s shoulder…

Her frenetic questions cut off by a noise Millicent would never forget - a harsh, wriggling noise, followed by a thud. Millicent heard her mother draw in a keen breath before speaking, her voice unusually serene: "I love you, Millie and your siblings." The phone went dead. "Mom!" Millicent shrieked into the phone. "Mom, are you there?" Call ended, the screen flashed. But why would her mother have hung up like that? "Millie," Raymond said. It was the first time she'd ever heard him tell her name…

Driving though the small rural town of Wildomar, California, plenty of cars and motorcycles are regularly speeding down the streets. What you will likely not observe is a person riding a bike. Not unlike many cities in the region, automobiles are the transportation of choice. Driving a car is generally more time efficient, comfortable and you can haul more people and items at one time. The negative aspects to so many people choosing automobiles as the only form of transportation for…

from shop to shop. A great place for souvenirs is Steamboat Apparel and Gifts, this shop has many great souvenirs, like t-shirts and hats, to take home. During the winter Steamboat is a great place for winter sports. Where are walking and biking trails turn into skiing slopes right after the first snow. Many Olympic skiers have come to ski at Steamboat. Actually the oldest ski club west of the Mississippi River is located in Steamboat. Even if you're not an olympian you can still enjoy the…

shortage of camping, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, hunting, and hiking opportunities. The Fumee Lake Natural Area, just outside of Iron Mountain, has miles of trails to enjoy scenic views, wild life and flowers. Piers Gorge Rapids offers kayaking and class IV-V rafting opportunities as well as hiking trails, and is always worth the trip. If the wild isn’t your thing, plenty of other outdoor activities are available right in town including downhill Skiing at Pine Mountain,…

entrance, the one I frequently go to, is in the busy intersection of Los Feliz and Riverside. As usual, I listened to my music and walked half a mile to the entrance of the park. What I like about Griffith Park is its shady hiking trails and roads. Since most of its roads and trails are right next to acute slops of the mountain, it provides shade to many joggers and walkers during the summer months. On top of that, the trees provide the much needed breeze when it gets hot. Though I must admit,…

to get a head start on the day. We did research on all the locals favorite trails and narrowed it down. After selecting Yonah Mountain in Cleveland, Georgia we grabbed our already pre-packed bags and left for an early hike. “With incredible views, steep dropoffs and a moderately challenging, ultra-scenic climb to the summit, the Yonah Mountain Trail delivers one of North Georgia’s best and most popular hikes” (Atlanta Trails). We thankfully got there in enough time to have a crisp spring breeze…