Essays on Mountains

True to its mission of preserving nature and history, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is able to preserve its forests, wildlife, terrain, and history. There are a number of reasons why most tourists flock to this national park. Two states border the park: Tennessee…

In Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracey Kidder, we learn about the life of doctor Paul Farmer and his pursuits to solve many of the world’s health problems. His approach is unconventional, but it works. It involves being there with the people he wants to help,…

Are you a hiker who so enjoys climbing mountains and looking down at the people walking and other activities and feel as though you were on top of the world? I know I do! Have you been looking for a dream destination that serves as…

People go hiking for many reasons. The first reason is that hiking is great for your fitness. Hiking is one of the best outdoor activities; it helps you stay fit and healthy. There are many other ways you could get fit such as working out…

The article Embedded by Barry Corbet is about his experience in a nursing home as a paraplegic. Corbet explains some of the freedoms he had to give up, the social, physical, and mental struggles he faced, and flaws of the nursing home. Throughout, this article…

You want to have all your gear when mountain biking – just in case. You’ll want to take your phone, some water, some sustenance, spare tubes, a multi tool (and other knick knacks in case you get in a pickle) and a first aid pack…

Whether it be for improving physical agility, strength or balance, biking is an ideal activity for a child’s development. Children no longer have to turn that age where they are tall – or courageous – enough to hop on a bike: balance bikes have become…