Our family is big into nature, so I spend a lot of time outdoors. For the past three vacations, two of the three have been nature oriented. We went to the south west, and walked around the Grand Canyon in Arizona, which was very nature filled. I think the one thing I loved most about that trip was that we got to see the sun set over the canyon, which was really pretty. Then this past summer we went to the Smokey Mountains, and spent every day outside hiking in the mountains, which was also really pretty. We got to see all types of waterfalls and wildlife that we do not have here in Illinois.
I think one thing I love about nature is the fact that it is all natural. Well, duh, that would make sense seeing as nature is derived from the word natural. However, the one thing I did not like about the Grand Canyon was that on the rim, it felt way to modernized and overpopulated because there were so many people there, and there were constant trams, and people who were not just enjoying the natural wonder in front of them. But in the Smokey Mountains, it was just our family and we were able to enjoy nature by itself, in all of its natural wonder and beauty.
My favorite part of that vacation was the waterfalls, which I am still amazed at how powerful they are. I find it hard to believe that water can have such an impact on people and nature in general and that they can be peaceful and calm, but then be powerful and thunderous at the same time. I find that unique and cool about nature. Nature is both soothing and calming at times, but at other times it can be loud, noisy, and full of action. Either way, nature is still cool and fun to be around.
That is basically why I love nature!
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