My Cup of Coffee

Between North Carolina and Tennessee, this park is embelished by rivers and streams that reveal countless waterfalls. It contains a diversity of recreations ranging from picnics, hiking trials and wildlife watching. I’m talking about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Beautiful screnery during the winter, these mountains are the oldest landmark, highest in the East.

Kruger National Park is the largest reserve for animals in Africa. A hot spot for touurist in South Africa, you can see wild animals in their natural habitat. The reserve is the size of New Jersey and has all types of animals ranging from lions to elephants. Staying over night, you must sleep in a caged off area for safety issues.

Although it tends to be quite crowded, Union Square Park is a great place to unwind. You can sit down on the many benches, the lawn, or the steps to take in everything that’s going on around the park, and there’s always something going on. It’s also the best place to people watch since the usual people that inhabit the park are the most interesting ones!

Stress. It’s something that we like to escape and reduce in our lives. College can be extremely stressful when you have quizzes, papers due, and exams all on the same day. Sometimes you need to step back and say, “Hey! Can the world just stop for one second so I can catch my breath?” At Baruch, Tuesdays are your days to catch your breath. Tuesday Meditation Classes are held every Tuesday until December 10th in 3-225. The class is meant for you to leave your worries at the door and indulge yourself in complete peace. I attended a session one Tuesday and was completely relaxed afterwards. It’s important for students to take a break from their studies once in a while, and enjoy a piece of quiet. Overstudying can clog the brain and cause one to blank out during the actual exam. If you’re in need for a 30 minute break on Tuesdays, head over to the meditation class. It will definitely be worth your time.

The well-known Central Park is described as “the most important public space in the United States.” In fact, because so many famous movies and books take place in this beautiful park, it is truly seen as a work of art. If you are ever feeling down and lonely, take a stroll around. You will see the ducks that Holden Caulfield talks about in The Catcher in the Rye and you will walk the ground that Harry and Sally fell in love. Central Park is a mixture of romance, nostalgia, and excitement.  It is a place that can capture the moments that could have been forgotten.

Overwhelmed with stress and work? Need to use up those vacation days? Then Yellowstone Park should be on your “Must Visit” list. One of the amazing parks of the United States, Yellowstone Park is nature trip you can’t miss.