During this spring break I had the chance to go to the Grand Canyon. I never thought how amazing it would be to hike this canyon but the experience was mind blowing. While I was hiking I stopped two or three times to listen, like the exercise we did in class. It was a great experience, beautiful! I couldn't believe how right Ishmael was. I never realized that his idea that the human race is so insignificant in the natural world was so true. I felt so tiny going down the canyon and looking out into the wide open space. This was an experience I hope to repeat many many times in the future and I think everyone should visit. During my hike I saw people on the side of the path that were volunteering to keep the path groomed for visitors. Maybe there is hope for the taker culture! If we can protect this beautiful landmark then that proves that there are still people who care about preserving our environment.
Personally, I have never been to the Grand Canyon, but I would love to visit one day! I think it is awesome that there are still places here on this earth that we can go to to be completely in touch with nature, but these places are diminishing quickly. Even in Alaska, the quest for more land is never ending and people have begun to build way up on top of the mountains, even at the peaks. Even our own beautiful state is becomming overgrown with houses and buildings that were never meant to be placed there. That is why landmarks like the Grand Canyon, the Redwood forest, Yellowstone National Park etc. should be preserved. We need to be able to protect our mother earth so that Taker people cannot just barge in and take what they like. And I would have to agree with you, I do believe there is hope for the taker culture with the continuation of preserving the land. :)
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