It was after midnight. My house was almost completely encased in darkness. The modern lamp on my desk, hovering over my slumped over form, was the only thing left keeping the shadows from claiming my modest house. My hand gliding a pencil across my notebook, I tirelessly noted the number of activities available to my family on our future vacation within just a few days. “Diana, why aren’t you sleeping yet? The trip isn’t for a few days. You still have time,” my mother’s tired voice echoed from the room beside me. “I know, but I’m too excited,” I chirped, a lazy grin resting on my face while my widened eyes furiously dart across my computer monitor. “Get some sleep,” my father yawned in agreement with my mother. “You can find more stuff tomorrow.” …show more content…
Our destination was Tennessee. While it doesn’t necessarily sound like the most interesting place to visit, it does offer plenty of attractions to entice plenty of people. I knew, after spending minutes that turned into hours researching what we could do with a week in The Smoky Mountains and the tourist traps that surround it, that we would have a fantastic time. It would surely be quite the contrast from our numerous vacations to Wisconsin Dells over the years. This was finally something different; it would be a wonderful change of scenery. It couldn’t come any …show more content…
That along with the fact that there were hundreds of cars in a stand still on the other side of the eight-lane road sent us to the Texas Corral Steakhouse, conveniently located on our side of the road. One delicious meal later, we were left wondering what to do next. Our stomachs having taken control of our bodies for awhile, we had planned nothing for our first day. Peering out over the traffic residing across from us, we decided to follow the road and see where it took us. It just so happens that we were going in the direction of the reason we came out here in the first place: The Smoky
The warm wind blew my hair back, while I listened to the chatter and thumps from the steps on the wooden walkway. Car horns occasionally sounded as they passed by up the road. Colorful sail boats provided a picturesque background. Paris had his camera wrapped around his neck and was focused on the glowing sunset. We sat on a black swinging chair, facing the rippling water that held the sunset’s warm reflection. Paris scrolled through the pictures on his black professional camera.
The Sandia Mountains named after a watermelon in Spanish because of the red light that shines over them in the evening. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, it’s great for an afternoon hike. We decide to drive to the mountains and arrived at around 2 pm.
Where I come from, the vast land stretches on for miles, filled with dancing corn and wheat fields. Turn one direction and look at the clouds of dust rising off the gravel road, then turn the other way, that's about all there is to see here. A town of two stop lights. As you are driving, don’t blink, you may miss this little place. Some people may say there isn’t much to miss anyway, but I’d beg to differ. This is the place where I met and grew up with lifelong friends.
The Interior Plains is a region in west-central Canada, in the Mountain and Central time zones. It is the fourth largest region of Canada. Majority of the Interior Plains is prairie land with lots of flatlands. The total area of this region is 1, 900, 000 km². Approximately nineteen percent of Canada’s population lives in the Interior Plains region. This region includes certain points of interests and attractions such as city areas like downtown Calgary and natural sightseeing areas like the Rocky Mountains. The majority of the Interior Plains is prairie land, with many trees and grass. Most of this area is wide, open spaces and flat land. Some of the animals living here include deer, wolves, and
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located in between the borders of Tennessee and North Carolina. The park is actually apart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, of which are both parts of the Appalachian Mountain chain (U.S Geology). The park is the most visited national park in the United States, according to (Geology). The national park was an official part of the United States in 1940 by president Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The park was the first park to be paid for with federal funds, previous parks were paid with money raised by states or private funds received from individuals. The park is one of the largest protected areas in the eastern United States (Climate Change In The Great Smoky Mountains National Park). This park has beautiful
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Standing at the top of one of Tennessee’s most famous mountains the five senses are on in a state of awe. The overpowering aroma of pumpkin-flavored coffee can be smelled immediately after exiting the railcar, but quickly after is dampened by the aroma of crispy fall air. Climbing the stairs to the binoculars is exhausting, but well worth it once at the very top. Looking out from this point ant-shaped people can be seen walking into shop centers, toy like cars race to their next destination, and the ice cream shop the railcar departed from is no longer visible to the naked eye. Just like at the bottom of Lookout Mountain, there are sights to see other than the view from the
Every year since I was a freshman in high school my family would all pack into our car and head to Six Flags for my father’s job. This was usually one day I could count on for unexpected entertainment. Each year was a new experience in the making because one year it may be sunny or one year it may rain, but HEY! Its Georgia weather what can you do about it?
Best Mountain in Utah Imagine dropping into the powdery woods alone. Your skis are gliding over the soft, fluffy snow. Tall, delicate pine trees surround you, the wind is blowing the first layer of snow up into the air, but the bulky trees protect you. This is one of many amazing experiences I had at Brighton ski resort.
Name Professor Subject Date A Scary Story I have never wanted to tell this story. However, I have to tell it as it almost made my heart skip a bit. It was in the year 2015 when this happened.
One might assume Kansas is merely nothing but fields. Endless fields of goldenrod-colored wheat swaying gracefully with the soft wind. Some may also think of Sunflowers. Millions and millions of tiny yellow specks filled with fuzzy bees doing their natural work, giving life to the wonderful little things, but no. Kansas is filled with bright, busy cities and streets too, people from across the globe, and places from museums to small local coffee shops.
Family vacations create memories that are cherished for a lifetime. When planning this unforgettable experience, families are presented with multiple destinations to choose from. I personally believe the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a perfect family vacation for families of all ages. The Smoky Mountains provide a sense of adventure, a welcoming, atmosphere, and interests for people of all ages.
The ruckus from the bottom of the truck is unbearable, because of the noise and excessive shaking. As we slowly climbed the mountain road to reach our lovely cabin, it seemed almost impossible to reach the top, but every time we reached it safely. The rocks and deep potholes shook the truck and the people in it, like a paint mixer. Every window in the truck was rolled down so we could have some leverage to hold on and not loose our grip we needed so greatly. The fresh clean mountain air entered the truck; it smelt as if we were lost: nowhere close to home. It was a feeling of relief to get away from all the problems at home. The road was deeply covered with huge pines and baby aspen trees. Closely examining the surrounding, it looks as if it did the last time we were up here.
We all grabbed our lawn chairs and cozied up next to the roaring red fire. I always sat a little too close, enough to where the fire burnt a hole straight through my favorite pair of flip-flops, assuring me to never make that mistake again. S’mores was all of our favorite bed time snack time and a perfect way to end the night. Every time I would roast my marshmallow until it became slightly brown, mushy, and not too hot in the center; then I 'd put it between two graham crackers and extra pieces of chocolate. One too many s’mores and a belly like later I laid back in my chair and listened as Nancy told us stories. Before going to bed Nancy told us about her favorite past times here as a child and how just like the little girl we saw fishing, she was also afraid of fishing. She told us stories about how much the campground has evolved since she was a child and how every year she promises to take us here and to keep it a tradition. At bedtime Alicia and I crawl into our tents and snuggle up in our warm sleeping bags. We talked to each other about how sad we felt that it was almost the end of summer, and how nervous we felt to start our freshman year of high school. However, our conversations ended when Nancy yelled at as from the other tent to keep quiet and go to bed. I’d fallen asleep that night to the sound of the fire crackling out and the crickets chirping
The road before us seems to stretch for eternity. Driving away from home, the anticipation to get there is overpowering. The best way to pass time is singing along to dad’s 1980’s music. As the billboards flash by I can only catch