How Kayaking can be an urban sport in New York City, and should not be relegated to rural parts of New York State.
What is Kayaking for some they would categorize as an excretions sport, requiring them to drive far from salvations to take part. Like the lakes in Upstate New York. This makes Kayaking not readily excisable for New York City residents, defining kayaking as a suburban or an elite’s activity. Leave those without the space or the financial means unable to take part. But this is false if you live in New York City. Why travail far from New York City to kayak when you can kayak here for free.
New York State is limited compared to the type of kayaks you can have or use compared to New York City. Your choices when kayaking in New York State there are only to type of kayaking you can you use one is call a play boat a short flat bottom kayak only good for white water kayaking a dangerous sport. These kayaks require a large amount of skill. Then you are anglers the also short kayak made to be used mostly by fisherman in New York State. This kayak are not build for long trip...
A prevalent but highly economical constraint that has plagued inner city communities is a lack of financial income. Studies have identified “costs of registration, equipment and travel expenses”, as key determents of the lack of participation within recreational activities by lower and single income families (Hughes et al, 1992). Though many programs are offered for free, programs which require fees discourage youth in lower income families from participating (Torrance, 1998). Many Inner cities do not offer recreational programs for its residents within the community, forcing the residents to seek recreational activates elsewhere. This results in additional investments in both time and transportation cost, as many low income families cannot afford a car (Hughes et al, 1992). This causes a strain on single parent families with more than one child, as they struggle to find programs which are suitable for various ages in different locations (Hughes et al, 1992). Another socioeconomic constraint which has heavily impacted recreational activities throughout inner city communities, is a lack of facilities and space for community centers. Residents of low income communities often reside in neighborhoods which lack resources needed to facilitate positive recreational involvement. A study in regards to the
Winnipeg follows settlement trends, and happens to be amidst two very large-scale rivers. Having been quite convenient for transportation and trading purposes, it seemed like a great location for a city. Fast-forward to the year 1950, the people canoeing to work on top of water reaching 4.5 meters deep in lower areas of the city (Passfield, 2001), resentful feelings began to arise.
For almost two centuries the TSW, in dealing with public pressure, has pointed to its original mandate. The concern is that in doing so it fails to recognize that increasingly, the entire waterway is an expanding recreation base, which not only requires water for navigation but also requires an equitable supply of water to support recreational uses and to maintain and enhance the natural environment. The TSW, although maintaining their original position, has over the years made provision for “new” uses of water including diverting vast amounts to white water canoeing events, water filtrations plants and increased municipal uses. Clearly times have changed and the TSW must recognize that it must adapt through not only a change of mandate but also a change of governance that would recognize and better co-ordinate the vast amount of stakeholders within the system.
The Chicago River today is home to a vast network of trade, tourism, and other commercial enterprises, linked in one direction to the Mississippi River through the Des Plaines River and linked in the other direction to Lake Michigan and the rest of the Great Lakes. At intervals, a fountain sprays over the river, creating a picturesque scene for tourists. At Navy Pier and areas on the river’s banks, boat tours are offered of the river and history lessons given by some of the boat operators. On particular tours, you are taken out on Lake Michigan and given a chance to enjoy the view of the city. It is a sight like no other and the tours continue to be popular with locals and tourists. It however has not always been this way.
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I grew up on the waterfront of the Columbia River. The quaint, picturesque town of Kalama Washington was my hometown from before I can remember. The damp small town emulated a coastal environment, complete with heavy rainfall and dim daytimes. Tired, worn down buildings clad in paint chipped walls and climbing ivy dot the streets and hills. Scenic post-card worthy views of the river stretch out before wide front windows. Tourists stampede through musty antique shops and 50’s themed diners, breathing in the retro town in all its vintage glory; only to discard its significance once entering the freeway. Umbrella carrying locals paint their aging homes pastel shades to combat the grey, gloomy veil blanketing the town. Everyone living in Kalama
Although doubling as a gradual and progressive process, Coney Island, according to author John F. Kasson, helped assimilate a “heterogeneous audience into a cohesive whole” (p. 4). Coney Island’s three famous amusement parks -- of such the country had never had before -- was relished in the heyday of a new urban-industrial society donned in genteel elites and a struggling working class.
Times Square finds itself in a city whose complexity in culture and spontaneity in character, often leaving its visitors as mere spectators, contrasts sharply with the perspective of an organized tourist industry. However, the creation of some destinations from scratch, completely repurposed districts, and the organization of the chaotic life in New York into something safe and consumable have no doubt made Times Square a place to visit as well as ridding it of many neg...
With the beautiful summer weather finally upon us, what better time to take a scenic harbor cruise aboard a historic sailing ship? Manhattan by Sail offers daily cruises from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan, giving you a prime opportunity to see iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and the city’s picturesque skyline from a unique perspective. Visit www.manhattanbysail.com for more information!
On the surface socialization could seem to simply depend on the preference of the individuals regarding their involvement in outdoor recreation. While a definite stage in the process, factors of gender, age, location, culture, family dynamic, and personal attitudes can deeply influence a person’s socialization into outdoor recreation.
All moderately sized towns should have a skatepark for three main reasons: it will make the town look like a nice place to live, the kids in the town won’t be getting into trouble for skating around town, and it is a lot safer than skating in the streets. In countless cities around the world, well-built skateparks have also been proven to be valuable community assets with tremendous benefits. Instead of viewing skateboarding as a negative problem that needs to be solved, these forward-thinking communities have found ways to embrace these sports while showcasing their artistic and acrobatic spirit(“The Benefits”).
If a person enjoys extreme water sports, then kiteboarding is definitely something you will love to experience. Kiteboarding is a mixture of some of the most popular water sports today. Kiteboarding includes extremely fast speeds, awesome tricks and carving turns from other board sports, and the extreme jumps that provide big air that are not like any other of the water sports today (Wies). Kiteboarding includes many steps in the learning process and many types of equipment that are essential to help avoid the risks of unwanted accidents.
the chaos and instability of a kayak race. "At any time your canoe can capsize
As the time passes, the statistics of the engagement of the population participating in outdoor recreation activities has been at a high and low. These fluctuations could cause many problems in the future of outdoor recreation activities around the world. There are three main topics that will be focused on in this paper; what affects the future of outdoor recreation, demographics, and technology. Counties, states, territories, and provinces need to realize, and take into consideration what can affect the future, such as new developments (houses, businesses, and factories), a decrease in natural resources due to lumbering, mining and oil drilling. Technology also has made a major impact on how the world functions on a daily basis. It also plays a major role in outdoor recreation activities. Some forms of technology also hold people back from experiencing outdoor recreation activities, examples are internet, gaming, and television. While many can create a positive influence for example, newer ways to travel outdoors-dirt bikes, and other types of technology that make a negative impact like soil erosion. The final topic that this paper will touch upon is the demographic factor. Governments m...