From a 77 foot waterfall to hiking trails to a castle, Turner Falls Park has it all. Turner Falls Park is known for Turner Falls under Arbuckle Mountains which flows into a natural swimming area that all ages can enjoy. It also has campsites, hiking trails, wildlife, caves, a castle, and much more. Turner Falls Park is a great stop for the entire family. Turner Falls Park is the the oldest recreational park in Oklahoma. (“Turner Falls ParkChickasaw”) The park has been a recreational area since 1868. (“Turner Falls Park”) In addition, the Arbuckle Mountain range is a very ancient mountain range and it’s the oldest formation of rocks between the Appalachians and Rocky Mountains. (“Turner Falls Park”) This shows that the land formations and wildlife in this park are very ancient, natural and have been preserved for many years. Turner Falls, the main attraction, is a 77 foot waterfall and the biggest waterfall in Oklahoma found by and named after Mazeppa Thomas Turner in 1878. (“Turner Falls ParkChickasaw”) The city of Davis has owned the area since 1919, and they bought 370 acres of land from Turner in 1925. (“Turner Falls Park”) Davis has used the area very well since then and has made many renovations. Turner Falls Park has been a recreation center for many years, but throughout those years many …show more content…
It is open all year long for everyone to enjoy. (“Turner Falls Park”) It usually gets about 13,000 visitors on summer weekends. (“Drawn”) This shows that Turner Falls Park is a very popular destination and it is an enjoyable place any time of the year. Since the park is owned by the city of Davis, there are police officers on duty 24 hours a day. (Standifer) Also, the park has a rule that all children 12 and under must have a certified flotation device at the natural swimming pool. (“Turner Falls Park”) It is evident that the park ensures the safety of everyone. The park is currently an amusing and safe place for everyone to
Woop woop! Is the common sound heard in Beecher Terrace (housing apartments). There are 2.3 million people locked up in the United States. Kentucky spends about fifteen billion dollars per year incarcerating individuals from Beecher Terrace. Since the 1970’s the number of people locked up in the United States has grown from 300,000 to 2.3 million. Kentucky has been the center of this prison expansion. Charles McDuffie, Christel, Demetria, and Keith Huff all have something in common. Each of these individuals are repeat offenders, grew up or lived in Beech Terrace, and have some type of mental issue.
Many people know ‘Lake’ Powell as a fact of life. Since its creation in 1963, the reservoir, known as Lake Powell, is just there. Few people that are alive today have had the opportunity to see the true beauty of Glen Canyon, which rivals the Grand Canyon. Glen Canyon, equivalent to one hundred eighty river miles with dozens of side canyons, was flooded for the purpose of power and water resources. ‘Lake’ Powell also generates an enormous cash flow due to the tourism it receives. Although the ‘lake’ has a few reasons to remain in existence, there are many more reasons to drain it.
The emerald jewel of Brooklyn, Prospect Park is often called the borough’s backyard and has been a serene and idyllic retreat for Brooklynites for well over a century now. In fact, the park recently celebrated its 150th anniversary with great fanfare, attesting its historic importance and role it’s played in city life for generations. Few people, however, know the true history of the park, such as its connection to Central Park and the role it played in the development of Brooklyn real estate in the late 19th century. To that end, here’s a quick look at the hidden history of Prospect Park and the key role it’s played in the city’s history over the years.
Canyonlands National Park, immense amounts of wilderness and rock, is located at the heart of the Colorado Plateau (Canyonlands National Park-Geology). Millions of years have formed specific features to the rock and surrounding wilderness that make it so special. Throughout the park, you will find that the sedimentary rock has formed many features such as hundreds of colorful canyons, mesas, buttes, fins, arches, and spires. The Green and Colorado rivers have played a major role in the formation of many of these features. These rivers cut through the park forming two massive canyons. This further splits the park into three distinct zones. “Island in the Sky” sits to the north while “The Maze” sits off to the west and “The Needles” to the east (Canyonlands National Park Information Guide). “Island in the Sky” serves as Canyonlands’ observation tower; it allows tourists to see overwhelming vistas of the rest of the land. “The Maze,” as hinted at by the name has been described as a “30 square mile puzzle in sandstone” (NPS: Nature & Science» Geology Resources Division). This section of the park often ranks as one of the most remote and inaccessible areas of the United States. Lastly, “The Needles” is known for its diversity in rock features. Throughout this land, features such as sculptured rock spires, arches, canyons, grabens, and potholes can be seen. The varying names hint at the diversity of the land as a whole. As said by The National Park Service’s Geology Resources Division, “Traces of the Anasazi can be found in almost every canyon in the Needles. Many of their stone and mud dwellings and storehouses are remarkably well-preserved. Tower Ruins, built high on a cliff ledge in a side canyon of Horse Canyon, is an outstanding ex...
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The Northeast region is the best region because it has a lot of very important, historical landmarks. Also it has amazing products & natural resources that you might love. Best of all we got the most beautiful climates that I personally love and I think you should too.
The area surrounding the Cuyahoga River is notorious for being extremely polluted and industrialized. An exception to this is Cuyahoga Valley National Park. This area has a rich history and has been used as a source of livelihood, industrialization, and recreation for centuries. This rural oasis takes up nearly thirty two square miles in northeastern Ohio and is the only National Park in the state. It became recognized as an official National Park in 2000 and before was known as the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area. Cuyahoga Valley National Park preserves a rural landscape along the Cuyahoga River and serves as a contrast to the otherwise metropolitan setting.
Yellowstone Park is the world’s first national park and the 8th largest national park in the United States. The park is primarily located in Wyoming and parts of Idaho and Nevada (56 Interesting Facts About . . . Var Addthis_config = ) It is a tourist attraction due it’s 5,000 to 15,000 years old geysers, over 45 waterfalls, canyons, rivers, hot springs, and its massive concentration of natural wildlife. Two of the most popular park attractions are the Old Faithful geyser and the Grand Prismatic springs. ("Fun Facts." - 32 Interesting Facts Yellowstone National Park.)
There is no better feeling in this world than to be outdoors with nature, especially when there are numerous activities to dabble in. Often times people take for granted the sentimental value that they can experience by simply walking through a park. God created the Earth to be beautiful and peaceful, and people need to keep it that way. I have always shared a love of the outdoors with my dad and my brother. We have gone on numerous camping, hiking, fishing, and star-gazing trips ever since I can remember. It was no surprise to me when my dad decided to buy a lake house on Hyco Lake, right outside of Roxboro. We got a really good deal on the house, so my dad decided that Hyco Lake was the perfect spot.
Grand Teton National Park is a United States National Park in northwestern Wyoming. It is approximately eight hundred and fifteen miles, or a thirteen hour and ten minute drive, from Boise City, Oklahoma. Grand Teton offers a multitude of attractions, some of which are located in a quaint town only five minutes from the national park. With its ski slopes and hot springs in the winter, and its scenic hiking trails through the pristine and natural beauty of the mountains, there is something for every member of the family year round. The landscape is magnificently beautiful with deep meadows filled with the vivid colors of the wild flowers, and tall crisp mountain ranges that reflect off the surface of the calm lakes. Golden eagles fly high in the blue sky, and buffalo roam in the tall green grass. Along with its beauty and serenity, Grand Teton National Park has a story worth fighting for.
Buckeye Lake is a very important place to a lot of people in central Ohio. After the Ohio Canal was shut down in 1894 the lake became a state park, with the lake itself covering 4000 acres and having thirty miles of shoreline (Buckeye Lake, para. 12). The lake became a vacation spot for families across central Ohio, looking for a day or weekend of leisure, earning it the nickname “Playground of Ohio”, a place close to home where they could swim and play in the water. It became even more popular when cottages, hotels, businesses, and even an amusement park starting popping up along the banks of the
When visiting, visitors will see evidences of the fires that took place in 1988. Besides vast scenes of nature, Teton Wilderness is home to some of the most exotic wildlife. In the summer, trumpeter swans, sand hill cranes, falcons, and song birds can be seen, and golden eagles, otters, mink, moose, and grey wolves are year-round inhabitants. On top of being one of the most beautiful wilderness areas that the United States has to offer, Teton Wilderness offers approximately 450 miles of hiking trails to the public. These trails are all natural because there are no roads allowed due to motor vehicles and bikes being prohibited. Even though these things are not permitted, people can still camp and fish here with the proper permit. Hunting is allowed in the proper season, but logging/mining is
Located in the popular Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Falls is the tallest waterfall in California. Every year, mother nature’s breathtaking beauty attracts millions of people from around the world. People hike for three long and fatiguing hours in anticipation of witnessing forceful water rushing down the steep mountain from 2,425 feet above. Last summer, my family and I backpacked through the Yosemite Falls Trail and I came to learn what a truly exhausting experience it is.
Many people have found Arches National Park to be an alien planet here on Earth. It is comprised of 2,000 sandstone arches, and the park's curving landforms turn a rusty red in the setting sun. Millions of people visit the park every year. Arches national park is one of the top most tourist spots in The United States!
This past June, I was given the opportunity to travel to Canada and see the expansive falls with my own eyes. Perhaps the most amazing aspect of the falls is that they are not in some far away place in the country. They are right smack in the middle of a town, the town of Niagara Falls. As a child, I envisioned the falls as a giant rushing shower of water. However, I could never have imagined the great beauty and breathtaking view the falls offer.