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Septemkr 10, 2012
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It can sometimes seem impossible, when I look back on
pictures, to believe that I was part of such an incredible trip. This
past May 13-30, two professors, Dr. Shores and Dr. Joyce, braved
living on a sleeper bus with filled with 19 students for the trip of a
lifetime. The American Ecosystems trip began in our hometown
of Montreat, and traveled to the west coast and back. Stops were
made in Tennessee, New
Mexico, Arizona, Utah,
California, Nevada, and
Wyoming in exploration of
national parks and their corresponding ecosystems.
Students quickly learned that the class would consist of much more
than classroom note taking, as we would hike, ride mules, or kayak to our
teaching destination for the day. We couldn’t stop ooh-ing and ahh-ing as
we were treated day after day to spectacular landscapes and stories to tell
to the folks back home.
Living situations varied from Death Valley, where the temperature
was over 100 degrees.
to Yellowstone, where
we were surprised our first night with road-closing snow. One of
my personal favorite locations was Zion Canyon in Utah. There
were several world-famous hikes and sights to see, along with
new birds and trees.
This trip can truly be enjoyed by students of any major
(even us Communications majors) or interest. See Facebook,
one of the professors or students pictured, or the ES depart
ment for more info on how you can get inolved in future trips
with Montreat College in this category. American Ecosystems
was truly an incredible journey. ^ , j
So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the
desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires
what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is con
trary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each
other, so that you do not do what you want. But if you are
led by the Spirit, you are not under law. k. 2C 5 17