After I jumped out of the truck and took in my first gulp of fresh air, my mind was cleared. The drive up to the snowy forest had taken 7 hours at the least. Exploring nature is an adventure, but also influences people’s lives in a variety of ways and gives people a break from technology. Nature can influence and affect our lives by giving us unforgettable experiences and providing amazing careers.

Nature can give us rare experiences that help us thrive. For instance, the author of “Polar Dream” describes in her story how she was shocked when she saw a female polar bear followed by two cubs. In addition, she also describes her experience fighting the polar bear off, stating “My hands were shaking as I stood still holding my rifle and flare gun, watching the trio slowly move north.” Another example of an unforgettable experience is in “The Arch Hunters”, when the author explains the rush of glory that went through …show more content…
This is shown in “Big Rocks’ Balancing Acts” when Richard Brune, a photographer, describes his first time taking pictures out of a flying airplane with no door. To illustrate, Richard had described the plane ride over the desert as making him very “woozy after a few seconds, unsure which way was up.” Nature can also produce careers for people who aren’t as much of a daredevil as Richard. This is clear the text when Richards dad, James Brune, is discussed. To elaborate, the story describes James as a “geologist, someone who studies the history and movement of the Earth as recorded in rocks, at the University of Nevada in Reno.” The last example of nature providing careers is in “The Arch Hunters”, when Tom Budlong and Tom Van Bebber discuss the rock arch known as the Klingon Battle Cruiser. To clarify, Budlong and Van Bebber had been discussing rock arches, and the both of them have an interest in the Klingon battle cruiser. In conclusion, nature can provide impressive careers for a variety of