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Cosmic Family Experience

Kelsey_L — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:09:14 +0000

“We and the cosmos are one. The cosmos is a vast body, of which we are still parts. The sun is a great heart whose tremors run through our smallest veins. The moon is a great gleaming nerve-centre from which we quiver forever.” D.H. Lawrence

Throughout my childhood I was fortunate enough to travel far and wide with my family. We traversed the lush lands of Stone Henge, the historic city of London, and a variety of tropical islands. However, in all of my travels, one of my favorite experiences takes place out west.

Someone once told me, people who take time to look at the trees and appreciate the beauty of mother nature are deep romantics. While I’m still waiting for that to be proven true, I spend my time taking in the rolling hills, vibrant flowers, and star lit sky.

The stars have always fascinated me; the fact that when we look up into these sparkling lights, we are looking into the past. Who is to say these luminous balls of plasma are still there? Since the light travels from billions of light years away, we may in fact be looking at the last years of life of these magnificent stars. This bit of history led to my greater appreciation for my Cosmic Family Experience.

At the adventurous age of ten, I traveled with my family out west on a road trip adventure to the Grand Canyon. Little did I know I would stumble across the cosmic experience of my lifetime.

While traveling through South Dakota we stopped at a small, very small, “quaint” inn as my parents would call it. Out on the great plains of South Dakota, we were housed up in individual apartments, which each had two twin sized beds. I was the least of thrilled to be sharing this small of a bed with my brother. In retrospect, I wonder how my full grown parents managed to both squeeze in!

However, my eye opening cosmic experience did not take place in this small room. Naturally, being a young girl out on the great plains, I was absolutely terrified of tarantulas. I have great fear for the small spiders that roam my home in the winter, and the thought of fully grown spiders the size of my palm practically paralyzed my every movement towards the outdoors.

While watching my step up the rocky mountainside I stumbled on a large rock and caught myself on the ground. Before I could leap up in horror of the spiders that could be crawling on me, my eyes caught the most magnificent picture- the night sky. I literally double blinked since my mind couldn’t believe the fascinating picture they were taking in. It appeared as though someone had just opened an enormous poster of the night sky that you would see in magazines like Natural Geographic.

At home I would always look into the night sky and try to find Orion’s belt constellation. Here, I could see straight into the Milky Way. The whole sky was illuminated with thousands of sparkling stars, and my breath was literally taken away. This natural masterpiece was a picture back in time, light that traveled billions of light years to reach my eyes.

Till this day this picture lights up in my mind as clear as the night sky on that night in the great plains. To take a look into the past by gazing upon the night sky will always intrigue and mystify my mind. So, on your next vacation out west, forget about the spiders, and make sure you enjoy a Cosmic Family Experience.

Dude Ranch Vacation

Kelsey_L — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:01:05 +0000

“Turn back time and experience the essence of life as you get down and dirty on this Dude Ranch Vacation.”

Stroll out to the countryside and experience the laid back yet hardworking lifestyle of your ancestors. Experience a day in the life of your every day cowboy on this authentic dude ranch experience. Hike the mountains, fish the streams, and most importantly take part in an authentic cattle drive!

This Dude Ranch Experience is a vacation unlike any other. If you’re tired of plopping your family in front of a tv, it’s time to head out west for a farm stay! Here you’ll experience the everyday life of a true cowboy family. We hope you’re ready to get down and dirty while take in the sprawling scenery, exciting wildlife, and a vacation unlike any other!

Travel out west to the great wide open spaces of Montana. These sprawling plains host some of nature’s most beautiful scenery and wildlife. Enjoy the western hospitality while you enjoy comfortable lodging, hearty family style meals, and the picturesque Montana plains.

Take a step away from the bustling city life, and get back to the the basics with an authentic cattle ranch experience. After a good night’s sleep under the sparkling night sky, it’s time to rise and shine on this beautiful ranch. Whether you want to rise and shine with the rooster or sleep in like a baby cow, this Dude Ranch Vacation is yours to design.

Your Dude Ranch Experience can include:

cattle drives, trail rides, round ups
assist in raising the young calves and lambs
Four Wheeling
Fly Fishing
Authentic Cowboy Rodeo

Whether you want to design your trip for the down and dirty cowboy experience, or if you’d like a more educational and scenic vacation, this Dude Ranch Vacation is sure to please all ages and types!

Find your Montana Dude Ranch experiences here!

Digging for Diamonds

Kelsey_L — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:52:40 +0000

“Dig up your kids college tuition at Crater of Diamonds State Park.”

If I had a diamond mine in my back yard, I’m not too sure I would share it, but that’s exactly what Crater of Diamonds State Park does! Located in Arkansas, this 37-acre plowed field invites you to scrummage through the ancient volcanic rocks on a Digging for Diamonds adventure!
A short drive from Little Rock, Crater of Diamonds State Park is known as the only diamond field in the world that is open to the public! Start Digging for Diamonds and you might unearth a rainbow of sparkling colors. The most common colored diamonds that have been found are white, brown, and yellow. Don’t just stop at these sparkling beauty’s, while you’re digging for diamonds you are likely to come across some of the 40 other types of rocks and minerals! While digging up that college tuition, many gold diggers have found rocks such as lamproite, amethyst, banded agate, jasper, peridot, garnet, quartz, calcite, barite and hematite!

This fun filled adventure is also filled with a piece of history. This diamond mining site has historical value as a real rock mining site. While you scrummage the land for sparkling gems, your eyes may stumble across many remnants of old mining structures. Keep a look out for the Mine Shaft Building, the Guard House, mining plant foundations, and many old mining equipment and smaller artifacts that are scattered across this land!

On September 20th, 2008 Richard Burke found a 4.68-carat white diamond! Since 1906, people have been digging for diamonds at this 37 acre lot in Arkansas. The diamond statistics since opening day is an average of over 75,000 diamonds dug up from this site! Crater of Diamonds State Park goes by the saying “What park visitors find in the diamond search area is theirs to keep.”

With a park rule like “Finders Keepers” I might just have to stop writing for awhile and go on a digging for diamonds adventure of my own!

Grand Canyon Camping

Kelsey_L — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:16:08 +0000

“Grand Canyon Camping offers you an inside experience of the Grand Canyon”

Embark on a camping experience unlike any other as you pitch your tent in the valley of the Grand Canyon. Phantom Ranch is a beautiful oasis, and the only only lodging facility below the Canyon Rim! Grand Canyon Camping is a prizes experience, as few have ventured to this hidden secret that can only be reached by mule, foot, or rafting!

Your Grand Canyon Camping adventure will start off with a journey of a lifetime. Whether you choose to journey by foot, mule, or rafting, this camping experience will begin with an unrivaled sightseeing tour of the Grand Canyon. My favorite form of travel would have to be Colorado Whitewater Rafting!

Once you’ve reached your Grand Canyon Camping destination, you’ll enjoy a private location that is nestled beside Bright Angel Creek in the depths and beauty of the Grand Canyon.

Phantom Ranch Lodge features rustic cabins and a main lodge built of wood and native stone. This Grand Canyon Camping desintation is a prime location to rise and shine and take in the beauty of mother nature. This serene location allows you to take in the full beauty of the Grand Canyon and the lively wildlife that traverse the valley’s.

This Grand Canyon Camping experience at Phantom Range Lodge provides you with a memory that will last a lifetime. All who have traveled to this hidden secret admired the Grand Canyon at its best. Find more reviews of this Grand Canyon Camping experience here!

Canyon Ranch Luxury Vacation

Kelsey_L — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:49:35 +0000

“Let nature soothe your body, invigorate your senses, and release your imagination.”

Vacations are a time of leisure, yet sometimes we find ourselves rushing around to see this, do that, and meet there. The Canyon Ranch brings vacation back to it’s true meaning- R E L A X A T I O N.

Experience the newest form of true vacationing at Canyon Ranch. Located in Arizona, Massachusetts, and Florida, these three sites are designed to recharge your energy, find inspiration, and relax in natures natural tranquility.

Rejuvenate your body and bring order back to your lifestyle with their Life Enhancement program. In this week long journey towards a more fulfilled you, you will focus on health, meditation, exercise, healthy food, and general fitness. Other vacations include “Life Enhancement for Couples” “A Woman’s Retreat” and “The Power of Spirituality” among many others.

Canyon Ranch is designed to give you an unforgettable experience that you can take with you for the rest of your life. Make your next vacation about focusing on you and your loved ones, and making a better life and a more satisfied self.