Category Archives: Passion Blog
Passion Blog #11: Giant Redwoods and Sequoia Trees
The Giant Redwood and Sequoia Trees have found their home in the humid climate of Northern California. The marine fog that spills over the coastline carries the oxygen-rich moisture over to the trees. As the fog condenses the moisture gets … Continue reading
Passion Blog #10: Throwback Edition: Fencing
I didn’t really feel like writing about the environment so I decided to change the topic for this one and discuss last semesters topic, fencing While I excel at fencing, there is much need for improvement, and a loss can … Continue reading
Passion Blog #9: The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon, located a short drive southwest of Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, is probably the most famed tourist attraction for the entire nation. What many people don’t know is that … Continue reading
Passion Blog #8: Chaffinch Island Park
Chaffinch Island Park is actually an island-less peninsula located down an obscure path in Guilford, CT. It is a shoreline gem due to its low crowds and beauty. It is technically a registered park in the sense that it is … Continue reading
Passion Blog #7: Deer Lake Scout Reservation
Deer Lake Scouting Reservation is located in Killingworth, CT. This is about 15 minutes from my town, making it a convenient weekend excursion for scouting troops as well as for the general hiker. This reservation has a watershed effect, being … Continue reading