Yellowstone

Yellowstone is the world's first ever national park. It stretches across 3,472 square miles of land, located mostly in Wyoming. It is larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined. The park has about half of the entire world's hydrothermal features, including more than 300 geysers. Yellowstone is home to bears, wolves, fish, moose, buffalo, elk, and more. Everyone should go see Yellowstone at least once in their lives.

My family and I have traveled to Yellowstone multiple times in my life, and each time is just as great as the last. People of all ages have fun in the park. My parents and all three of my siblings all really like Yellowstone. It is fun to walk the trails and see all the wildlife, there is a lot to learn from this park.

Also, in Yellowstone you will never get bored. Tourists can go see the many different museums and visitor centers. There are hotels to stay at, or sites to camp. People can always spend time having a picnic at one of the 52 locations for picnics. People can go hiking through trails that lead to waterfalls, geysers, and forests. One of my favorite things to do in Yellowstone is go white river rafting.

It doesn't matter if you are young or old, guy or girl everyone can appreciate the great things that Yellowstone National Park has to offer. There are not very many great parts of nature left, and it is important that people see it while they can. Make it a part of your life to visit Yellowstone someday and take in the amazing things it has to offer.

Facebook is Not for Parents

Almost every single kid that I know has a Facebook account. It is a great way to stay in touch with all your friends and post your latest pictures. However, I also know many parents and teachers that have a Facebook profile. I think that this is low and immature of the adults.

Some of my friends even have parents that require their kids username and passwords. The parents are then on Facebook or MySpace, they read emails and chat. These parents may claim it isn't, but really their purpose it to spy on the kids. If they cannot trust their enough to have an account of their own, then there are bigger problems to worry about.

Another big problem is all the teachers and administrators on these sites. They are only looking for trouble, and being a pest to everyone. If kids decide to do things that are against the rules, it is their decision. And if they decide to take pictures or write on each others wall, they shouldn't have to be worrying about who might see it.

Facebook and other social websites should be a place for kids, not for adults just looking to find something to get the kids into trouble. Parents and teachers that look for bad things on these sites need to get a life and let kids be kids. They need to learn to trust their sons, daughters, and students to be responsible.

Volunteer

This past Sunday I worked with the Children's Service Society of Wisconsin and spent the day with special needs kids. The parents of these kids were able to drop off their children and get a much needed break while going to meetings and conferences at the hospital. Each volunteer was paired with a child and got to spend the day hanging out with them. Some of the kids were happy to play gym games, other did arts and crafts, while some preferred to watch movies. It was a rewarding experience that everyone should take part in.

Volunteering is a good thing to do for many reasons. One reason is because it helps a lot of people in need. Whether you help build houses for hurricane victims, tutor inner city kids, pick up garbage on the road, or spend time in elderly homes everything makes a difference. There are always people in need and someone who could use a helping hand.

Another good reason, although not as important, is because it can help you look good. Volunteer hours on resumes and scholarship forms are a very good thing to have. Especially for students trying to get money to help pay for school, the competition is tough. To have hours of work done to help somebody other than yourself is a huge help.

Lastly, and the best reason, is that volunteering can make you feel good about yourself. The job may be challenging and tough but at the end of the day it is comforting to know that you did a good thing to help others. After I worked with the special needs child I was paired with, the parents and family were so thankful and appreciative it made everything completely worth it. So try and get out there to make somebody else's life a little better.

Brett Favre 4-Ever

The Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings will face off on Monday Night Football in a brand new situation. The long lived Packer quarterback, Brett Favre, will suit up in purple for the first time against his former team. So many people are wishing for bad things to happen to Favre, for him to break a bone or get sacked every play. True fans need to learn to get off is back and appreciate him for the great athlete he is.

Brett Favre leads the NFL in many records such as 3 time MVP award, most consecutive starts, and most touchdown passes. Any team in the league, would be lucky to have Favre suit up and play with them. Football is not just a game to Brett Favre, anyone who has watched him play would know that it something he loves and is passionate about. So if he found a place to play the game he loves (and we love) why should he not take the chance?

Packer fans need to appreciate the amazing 16 years he provided them with. Favre was a leader and great teammate for the green and gold. Ted Thompson pushed Favre out the door to make room for a quarterback he could call his own. Unfortunately for the fans of Green Bay, this meant losing the greatest thing that has ever happened at Lambeau Field. Packer fans are always fans, and there is no doubt they love their team. However, there is no reason they can't still love the great #4 too.

Brett Favre is a great man and deserves the respect he has earned. People need to get over their stupid reasons for hating Favre, grow up, and be real. Nothing in life is perfect, including Brett Favre's football career. But things can be close to perfect, including Brett Favre's football career.