I hope you have enjoyed the life of this blog. Some weeks I wasn't as into writting as I thought I would be but felt I delivered just the same. I hope I will continue blogging but maybe more on travel and not geography. Thank you to the GEOG 321 Class that promted me with this assignment.
Happy Travels!
-Charlotte
Monday, May 9, 2011
Valcanoes, Palm Trees and Luaus?
Well I am not talking about NY that's for sure! But in its own way..NY has nightly luaus at the hottest clubs complete with dancing that may not be the hula but its close enough, volcanoes that explode in the form of commuters filing out of the rush hour subway, and palm trees in the form of skyscrapers, dozens and dozens of them.
Hawaii is the only state that is made of several small islands of volcanoes. There is more geography here than in New York. Each island is different, just as each borough of NY is different.
The cuture of hawaii combines a desire for peacefullness, relaxation, and wealth in all its forms. The white sand beaches, volcanoes, lava feilds, and all sorts of outdoor activities complete this state, as well as the hawaiian people, asian influence, and US history from WWII.
Neither NY or Hawaii can bore you no matter what you are into.
Hawaii is a tropical paradise where NY is a throbbing headache that calms at the most appropriate moment. There are views in each state that are breathtaking in their own ways. In visiting both I can see why people share love for each. Central Park my be considered the most outdoorsy place you can visit in NY that can compare even remotely to Hawaii.
Hawaii is the only state that is made of several small islands of volcanoes. There is more geography here than in New York. Each island is different, just as each borough of NY is different.
The cuture of hawaii combines a desire for peacefullness, relaxation, and wealth in all its forms. The white sand beaches, volcanoes, lava feilds, and all sorts of outdoor activities complete this state, as well as the hawaiian people, asian influence, and US history from WWII.
Neither NY or Hawaii can bore you no matter what you are into.
Hawaii is a tropical paradise where NY is a throbbing headache that calms at the most appropriate moment. There are views in each state that are breathtaking in their own ways. In visiting both I can see why people share love for each. Central Park my be considered the most outdoorsy place you can visit in NY that can compare even remotely to Hawaii.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Atlantic to Pacific
New York is located along the northern east coast on the Atlantic Ocean. What can we find opposite this on the Pacific Ocean. The north western states.
Just as the east coast has many natural resources, the west coast has an abundance of fishing and forestry that provides much of the countries seafood and timber. The most of fish harvested here are salmon and on the east coast a big fish contribution is cod and swordfish.
On the east coast and specifically in new york there is not so much fishing but trees are in some abundance. The trees here however are mostly apple and on the west coast we find trees such as Douglas fir, red cedar, hemlock and redwoods. These trees have many uses but mainly the look beautiful. In areas such as Oregon and Washington people go to get away from big cities and experience nature. The Douglas fir however is a main contributor to housing floors, doors, and ply wood.
This region is also home to Mt. McKinley, the highest peak in North America! There is also an active volcano along this coast that last erupted in 1980. This feature is simillar to that of the Hawaiian islands that will be discussed in the next post.
Just as the east coast has many natural resources, the west coast has an abundance of fishing and forestry that provides much of the countries seafood and timber. The most of fish harvested here are salmon and on the east coast a big fish contribution is cod and swordfish.
On the east coast and specifically in new york there is not so much fishing but trees are in some abundance. The trees here however are mostly apple and on the west coast we find trees such as Douglas fir, red cedar, hemlock and redwoods. These trees have many uses but mainly the look beautiful. In areas such as Oregon and Washington people go to get away from big cities and experience nature. The Douglas fir however is a main contributor to housing floors, doors, and ply wood.
This region is also home to Mt. McKinley, the highest peak in North America! There is also an active volcano along this coast that last erupted in 1980. This feature is simillar to that of the Hawaiian islands that will be discussed in the next post.
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