Famous for so many attributes, from the famous people that have passed through its majestic landscape, to the breadth of ground that it covers, the Brule River is truly one of nature’s greatest gifts. The Brule River, part of the Brule River State Forest is a combination of 44-miles of majestic and serene eco-systems. The state forest is located in Douglas County, Wisconsin and comprises almost 47,000 acres of unaffected and pristine wilderness. The Brule River comes with a rich and varied history. Native Americans, namely the Chippewa Native Americans honored an Indian God by naming this heavenly area Winneboujou. The first settler to journey throughout the river’s length was Daniel Greysolon. The awe-inspiring beauty discovered during his expedition, and the subsequent explorations of others, caused great excitement when the descriptions of the awesome rapids, alluring forest canopies and the plethora of diverse wildlife were reported. The Brule River is a natural phenomenon and is a something that you must experience!
The Brule River and its surrounding areas were once the stomping grounds of Presidents and the rich and well- heeled. In many ways, this heritage persists, with the land along the Brule having been passed down to family members throughout the generations. This has helped to preserve the unspoiled nature of the area and has created a close-knit community. There is a deep, un-abiding appreciation amongst this community for this area and the thought of spoiling it, would be tantamount to destroying one’s own familial history along with it. However, even in the midst of this private, generational legacy, that is the hallmark of the Brule River area, many others have discovered the wonderful and inviting opportuniti...
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...r and subsequent snowfall brings about the enticement of snowmobiling and is an amazing way to appreciate the pristine beauty of the Brule River during winter months.
The Brule River provides the perfect paradise for the outdoorsman or adventure loving family. The area provides a unique combination of landscape, rivers, trails, and ample wildlife. These attributes provide for and invigorating, open-air experience. Numerous outdoor experiences are available to suit a variety of palettes, from the hiking through the serene forest to canoeing through the thrilling rapids of the Brule River. The ideal way to appreciate all that the Brule River has to offer is to rent a cabin and stay for several days. Bring your entire family for a reunion, or just bring yourself for restful retreat. Either way, the Brule River offers sanctuary from the every-day pressures of life.
I am from a small town called Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania. It is along the Delaware River, about 25 miles northeast of Philadelphia. Bristol Borough was founded in 1681. This is the states third oldest borough, that was once a busy river port with important shipbuilding activities (Cohen 438). It is predominately residential, with the exception of Mill Street, the community's traditional commercial street. It includes fine examples of many major styles and idioms, reflecting the community's long history and its importance as a transportation and commercial center (Owen 133). The 28-acre Bristol Industrial Historic District includes the original town of Bristol and the residential area that extends northeast along the bank of the Delaware River (Owen 132). The Bristol Industrial Historic District is a significant collection of the factory and mill complexes containing elements dating from 1875-1937 (Owen 133). Among the mills is the Grundy Mill Complex. It is a visual representation of industrial growth of Bristol Borough. This mill was run by Joseph R. Grundy. The dramatic scale of later buildings stand as the source and monument to the wealth and power of Joseph Grundy (Owen 145). Joseph Grundy was the proprietor of the Bristol Worsted Mills, and one of the most prominent manufacturers and businessmen of Bucks County (Green 252). The Bristol Worsted Mills no longer run but the building is still standing. Bristol owes a lot to Joseph R. Grundy for his contributions to the people and the town itself.
The Lafayette Club on beautiful Lake Minnetonka was first built in 1882. It was known as the nicest place in town and it had 300 guest rooms. Everyone wanted to go there but only the rich could afford to stay there. In 1897 it was burned down in a fire and Mr. Hill, the owner, then decided to build a new one. This beautiful hotel on the lake was made out of wood and sadly, 20 years later, it burned down again! Again, a new one was built because the property it was on was too beautiful to stay empty. By 1925 the brand new club was built to last and made with concrete. It is still there today.
“History of the Dayton Canoe Club.” Daytoncanoeclub.org. Dayton Canoe Club, n.d. Web. 22 March 2012. .
The Borden family of Fall River, Massachusetts, was well known-not only because of Andrew Borden's wealth, but also because of the New England name. Lizzi...
Visitors can enjoy the best of city and country. All the cosmopolitan pleasures of a major metropolis are here: top hotels and resorts with spas and golf, restaurants that dish up fabulous cuisine from indigenous inspiration and from around the world, nightlife featuring live music and all kinds of entertainment, and beautiful parks for outdoor fun. And just one level below city streets, the lush, tropical River Walk winds for three miles, offering a one-of-a-kind walking trail. The city's location - perched at the southern edge of the Texas Hill Country -also puts the fun of exploring the countryside and its small towns just a short drive away. Floating down cool rivers, strolling quaint Main Streets in search of unique bargains or hiking, biking and riding horses through rolling, scenic terrain - all this and more await you. Here you don't have to choose city or country, because you can have both.
“In all of us there is a hunger, marrow deep, to know our heritage - to know who we are and where we came from. Without this enriching knowledge, there is a hollow yearning. No matter what our attainments in life, there is still a vacuum, emptiness, and the most disquieting loneliness.” These words of Alex Haley truly expressed to me personally the imperative need and importance of my family history and heritage. As I believe, family is a gift often cherished, but few take the time to discover and thank those who planted the roots from which a family grows. To express gratitude to my ancestors who planted such roots I have travelled back to discover the past and configure the life of my great grandfather, August Baier.
Overall, this is really a good experience for me to participate in this interdisciplinary project. I like the implications under it, because this is a meaningful project. It is concerned about not only the Delaware River, but also us all.
Trollinger, Susan L. Selling the Amish: The Tourism of Nostalgia. Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2012. Print.
This paper will attempt to do several things in regards to the Great Lakes Heritage Coast. First, the author will provide some background information pertinent to this issue. Secondly, a summary of the current status of the Great Lakes Heritage Coast as presented by the guest speaker. Furthermore, the author of this paper will provide a personal opinion in regards to the importance of a partnership with First Nations along the coast.
Standing on the street corner, eyes closed, head tilted skyward, my ears consumed the sounds of the day. Cars whizzing by, dogs barking, wind swirling dried leaves across the sidewalk. A faint greeting, “How’s your mom and ‘dem?” I did not immediately realize it was directed towards me. The second time I heard it, “How’s your mom and ‘dem?”, the volume had been turned up. Peering through the maze of azalea bush branches, I see a weathered old man, straw fedora sitting percariously atop his slightly tilted head. I fear the wind, that whips my hair, will claim the hat as its own. It only slightly rises, quickly stayed by a long-fingered, weather-wrinkled hand. We share smiles; a tip of the hat, and a nod end the encounter. Sunglasses raised, I squint into the glaring afternoon sunlight – shuitters tap the cypress siding, protesting the intrusion by the breeze, on the side of the Queen Anne cottage. I realize I am channeling the essence of the Historic District of Thibodaux, LA – “Where yesterday welcomes tomorrow.” (City of Thibodaux, LA)
In the late 1800s my great-great-grandfather, Andrew Jackson Green, moved he and his family to Lindale, Georgia. Andrew Jackson Green moved from Ellijay, Georgia to Lindale, Georgia, because there was a new textile mill in town. This new textile mill was looking for employees and Andrew Jackson Green went there looking for a job. When my great-great-grandfather moved to the new mill town he found a job immediately. Since that time, that textile mill has employed four generations of my family. The lives of the four generations of my family entirely revolved around the town in which they lived. The Mill in Lindale, Georgia offered my family great health resources, spiritual avenues, and practical amenities.
Ice dams in the Clark Fork area that backed up Glacial Lake Missoula actually caused some of the largest floods known to man. As ice will float, these ice dams would periodically rise up and burst, catastrophically flooding the Rathdrum Prairie, eastern Washington and into northern Oregon. Locally, these floods brought in glacial till and deep deposits of outwash that obliterated the St. Joe River once running through the Rathdrum Prairie. The southernmost edge of these deposits terminated where Coeur d’Alene exists today, damming the old St. Joe River and creating Lake Coeur d’Alene (Alt and Hyndman, 73). The new lake received the entire flow of the Coeur d’Alene and St. Joe Rivers, more than could be absorbed through the gravel deposits, thereby causing the lake to overflow and seek a new course, now known as the Spokane Ri...
Donald Kagan, Steven Ozment, Frank M. Turner. The Western Heritage. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2001.
Kagan, Donald, Steven Ozment, and Frank M. Turner. The Western Heritage. 9th ed. Vol. A. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 2006.
One of the most enjoyable things in life are road trips, particularly to the Colorado mountains. Getting to spend time with your family and friends, while being in a beautiful place, is irreplaceable. The fifteen-hour road trip may feel never-ending, but gazing at the mountains from afar makes life’s problems seem a little smaller and causes worries to become a thing of the past. Coming in contact with nature, untouched, is a surreal experience. My family trip to the Colorado mountains last summer was inspiring.