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Once upon a time, there were two friends 

named Sydney and Ross. They decided to go on 

an adventure around the United States to 

different types of parks using their Honda Civic, 

a plane, and a fairy boat. 

Since they lived in Mooresville, North Carolina, they wanted to start by going 

to a National Forest in Tennesse. The forest they visited was the Cherokee 

Forest. They made sure to pack lighters, a tent sleeping bags, clothes, 

cameras, and maps so they would be prepared for all the activities in store 

for them. 

Before they left, they made sure they learned a little bit about the forest, so 

they would be prepared for what they were in store for. After some research, 

they found out that the forest has been around for a very long time. It helps 

people reconnect with nature along with giving them productive activities to 

do with their friends and family. 

Finally, they arrived at the Cherokee forest with the transportation of the Honda Civic. They did 

all kinds of activities such as hiking on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, fished outside of 

the stocked Telco River, and bicycled on the Tanasi trail. 

Throughout each activity, they were able to see many beautiful creatures that live and breath 

the air of the Cherokee forest. Some of the animals they saw were Black bears and Eastern 

Hellbender Salamanders. When they biked on the Tanasi trail they even got to see bundles of 

oak and pine trees. 

The park wasn’t all good, however. Ross and Sydney saw some people leaving garbage outside 

that animals could potentially get into. This was a major environmental issue they came across. 

Even though there was some negative environmental issues that could occur at the forest, The 

Cherokee forest also does a lot of activities to manage their agency. For instance, the Cherokee 

forest permits hunting game animals in most open areas that are not recreational or 

administrative. They can only hunt during permitted hunting seasons with a permit. 

Ross and Sydney had a fun time at the Cherokee National Forest. There next 

stop, was a National Park called Fort Sumter. They drove all the way to the 

coast using the Honda Civic. Since Fort Sumter is on an island, they took a 

fairy out there so they wouldn’t miss out on the exciting events they had in 

store. 

Of course, they had to do research before they went to the park in order to 

have the best experience they could possibly have. They found that the park is 

important because it is where the start of the American Civil War took place. It 

also has an amazing view of the ocean! 

They made sure to pack snacks, water bottles, binoculars, and cameras for all 

the amazing sites they were going to witness on the activities they participated 

in such as visiting the multiple monuments commemorating to the historic 

sight. Since there are thousands of tourists that visit from all over the country, 

they tend to leave trash and other things behind that harm the environment. 

This has caused some issues over the years. 

Throughout visiting the monuments they didn’t see a lot of animals. 

However, a major geological feature that was amazing was the ocean. 

Sydney and Ross both witnessed a lot of amazing views and learned a lot of 

facts at Fort Sumter. However, it was time for their next stop. Once they 

took the fairy back to the coast. They took the first plane out to go all the 

way to the National Resource Land called the Coachella Valley. 

Since it was a long plane ride, they got to google some of the 

geological features such as the Salton Sea, desert valley, and 

the corridors there. They also found out that it protects and 

conserves people’s water sources while delivering irrigation and 

domestic drinking water. 

As soon as they got there, they went straight into activities. 

They got to work as an engineer there! They designed and 

constructed district facilities while learning how much the 

engineers get paid and how they get to work on wastewater 

treatment projects. They also went hiking so they made sure to 

pack sneakers, clothes and water. 

When they were talking to some engineers they found out that some environmental 

issues were risk of fire and some reports of bad air quality conditions. However, they also 

found out about the Canal Water Service that kept the canal running after World War II. 

The Coachella Valley was filled with information. They both had a great time. Next, 

they wanted to go to a National Wildlife Refuge. They decided to stay in California and 

ended up going to the Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation. They rented a car nearby that 

got the same gas mileage as the Honda Civic they used earlier. 

The Bureau of Land Management manages vast stretches of public lands that have the 

potential to help the Nation’s renewable energy portfolio. They are also able to produce 

both renewable and non renewable energy on federal lands while saving the Greater 

Sage Grouse. 

They made sure to pack a lot of water, sneakers, hand sanitizer, and fans so they could 

stay cool throughout their activities of learning about the Greater Sage-Grouse and 

interacting with them. They also got to learn about the wildfires that are primarily threats 

to the birds in the Great Basin region. The animals they came in contact with was the 

Greater Sage-Grouse. 

Some of the environmental issues they faced on their trip were invasive plants, 

degrading land, and expansion of pinyon juniper trees. However, they do do a lot of a 

good. For instance, minimizing new or additional surface disturbance. 

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