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DRAPER TRAILS:Where are places you can go to hike or walk this spring?
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DRAPER'S RECREATIONBY REBECCA SMILEY
OUTDOOR RECREATION EDITOR Spring is here! Have you ever wondered what fun things you could do outdoors with friends? The weather is warming up and instead of hanging out inside, we can do so much in the warm sun. Personally, I really enjoy all the trails that are provided in Draper. There are so many trails we have near us that have such beautiful sights. Audrey Floyd, a CCHS student, explains how much she likes “hiking and walking outside” in Draper. The Porter Rockwell trail connects with lots of other trails and can be a perfect trail to bike or walk on with friends. If you haven’t already, there is also the Bear Canyon suspension bridge that would be fun to visit. The City of Draper provides plenty of recreational opportunities with their recreation programs. You could sign up for a certain sport available to teenagers, and even run a 5k or 10k this summer to appreciate nature. There are so many options available on the draperutah.gov website. Sometimes Utah weather can be very unpredictable. In spring especially, there may be cooler or hotter days. It’s hard to predict what the weather will be like. Instead of suffering in the cold on a rainy spring day, it may be easier to enjoy recreational activities indoors. This can be done with the Draper Recreation Center on the mountain. For teenagers specifically, they provide a girls softball league, a fitness class, as well as a swim team to potentially join. If you are interested in more activities and you’re 16 or older, they also provide aerobics, cycling, group fitness classes or fitness 101. These activities would be beneficial if you’re looking to try something new this spring. If you’re looking for things to do with friends, these opportunities would be very fun and potentially relaxing. These activities are wonderful to improve our health. The City of Draper website explains, “With 117 miles of scenic trails and 5,000 acres of open space, Draper features the most trails and largest open space of any city along the Wasatch Front.” We can go hiking, bike riding, horseback riding, and so much more all within Draper. Don’t wait until it’s hot out to start having fun in Draper! POSTED 4/17/2024 |
How to prepare for a Hike:
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BY WHITNEY RIDDLE
PRO/CON EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR Hiking is probably the most popular recreational activity here in Draper, and I'd guess that many students here at Corner Canyon love climbing and the rewarding views. So, calling all corner canyon hikers! Here is a list of the best hikes near Corner Canyon that you should hike this season. According to AllTrails, the top hikes near Corner Canyon are; Ghost Falls, Lone Rock, Canyon Hollow, Clarks Trail, Three Falls Trail, Brocks Point, Potato Hill, Bonneville Shoreline, Jungle Trail, Peak View Trail, and of course the Suspension Bridge. Many of these trails connect and create great hiking loops. For example, a great loop with many different views would be Canyon Hollow, Brocks Point, Ann's, and Potato Hill Loop. This loop is a moderate 5.8-mile hike and takes about 2 hours to complete. Ghost Falls is a very popular Hike. If you go to the falls in the spring, you can get the beautiful Ghost Fall, and you'll see why it gets that name. The hike is moderate, 2.9 miles round trip, and takes about an hour and a half to complete. I highly recommend this hike, especially with a group of friends. The Suspension Bridge is another very popular hike, and I’m sure you've either done it before or heard of other students' experiences. The Suspension Bridge is a great starter hike a lot of people think it's the number one hike in Draper. The hike only takes about an hour and is 2 miles round trip. If you’ve done this hike before, I recommend it again, but this time instead of just going to the suspension bridge, find the purple bridge which is a trail just off the main route by the suspension bridge. If you cross the purple bridge and continue for a bit longer, you can find a great view of the valley. Tess McBride, one of the presidents of the Climbing Club said that Alien Tower is her favorite hike because she loves how she can take her dog and it has lots of little trail areas. She also says it's a great hike for families. Kaitlyn Blackham and Student here at CCHS, says her favorite hike near the Corner Canyon is the Cave Tunnel. She likes it because it's something she can hike whenever easily, it's short and has an amazing view. I hope the weather clears up soon so my fellow hikers can get out on the trails! Be safe and have fun! POSTED 4/9/2024 |
FUN SPRING ACTIVITIES!BY REBECCA SMILEY
OUTDOOR RECREATION EDITOR Spring is basically here! How exciting is that? Now we can start enjoying the crisp but warm days. There are so many fun activities to do in the spring, so what sounds the most fun to you? Some people like to relax in the sunshine. Sometimes all you really need is a relaxing nap in the sun to take away some stress. This is smart because the sun isn’t overbearing yet. The spring air is still cool, and will allow you to enjoy the warmth of the sun without becoming too hot. Another fun activity for spring is picnics with your friends! It’s a great way to enjoy being outside as well as spending time with people you love. You can find a beautiful park somewhere in Draper to sit on some grass and enjoy the nature that we’ve missed during these past few cold months. If you’re feeling less social, reading a book at a park can also be something that you may enjoy. If reading isn’t your thing, maybe you would enjoy taking a project to the park and working on it there. This could be something you want to paint or draw, or any different hobby. You can find basically anything to work on and bring it outside to also enjoy the warm sun. Some Corner Canyon students give their thoughts on why they enjoy spring. Audrey Floyd says, “It’s finally softball season!” Elle Linkous really likes “reading, picnics at the park with my sister, hiking and shopping. Cailin Whetstone explains, “I like to go for hikes and walks.” Taking walks can also be an easy and relaxing activity to do. You’ll be able to hear the beautiful bird songs all around you. This or a nice spring bike ride can relieve anxiety and make the day more enjoyable. If you want to try something new this season, maybe you would like to try planting flowers. You may find that it's an activity you really enjoy. The season of spring can symbolize new beginnings. As you find things to do this season, try and find new activities that you may not have tried before. Who knows, you may like to do something much more than you previously thought. Let’s enjoy spring with our full potential! POSTED 3/27/2024 |
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STAYING HEALTHY FOR SUMMERBY REBECCA SMILEY
OUTDOOR RECREATION EDITOR Staying in healthy shape for summer might not sound very fun when the days are cold. However, summer is the best time of year for outdoor recreation! There are so many opportunities to enjoy nature with the warmer weather. So how can we be as healthy as possible for summer’s approach? Summer can entail many fun activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, boating, biking, photography, rock climbing, and even horseback riding! Some students at CCHS love summer and all the potential activities. Jocelyn Otterstrom loves to “paddleboard and run,” Cailin Whetstone loves mountain biking, and Marley West loves “swimming in the ocean.” The options are endless, and being outside is one of the most important things to keep both your mental and physical health at its best. These activities can be enjoyed most if we stay healthy all year round, so we can have the most fun whenever finding ourselves outdoors. |
The best way to make exercising a habit is to make a plan for yourself. This means to plan a time to walk your dog or walk with friends. Whatever you decide to do, it will get you in the healthy habit of spending time out in nature.
Staying healthy can be different for everyone. Feeling your best is what’s most important. As long as you feel good and are caring for yourself, you are doing a great job. Exercising is up to how much energy you would like to put into your efforts. It can help in all areas of your life, not just preparing for fun activities in the summer. The most important things that exercise does is improve your mood, energy levels, and sleep. Psychologically, exercise reduces stress that high school students often experience.
Everyday activities to stay healthy can vary, a student at Corner Canyon, Elle Linkous, explains, “I lift weights every morning.” Something like this activity, which can be done daily, is a perfect example of how to start healthy habits.
High school is when many of us are figuring out what we would like to do in our lives. In order for us to be our best selves, we should start building healthy habits now. As long as we feel we are giving it our all, we will be able to enjoy life to the fullest.
POSTED 3/12/2024
Staying healthy can be different for everyone. Feeling your best is what’s most important. As long as you feel good and are caring for yourself, you are doing a great job. Exercising is up to how much energy you would like to put into your efforts. It can help in all areas of your life, not just preparing for fun activities in the summer. The most important things that exercise does is improve your mood, energy levels, and sleep. Psychologically, exercise reduces stress that high school students often experience.
Everyday activities to stay healthy can vary, a student at Corner Canyon, Elle Linkous, explains, “I lift weights every morning.” Something like this activity, which can be done daily, is a perfect example of how to start healthy habits.
High school is when many of us are figuring out what we would like to do in our lives. In order for us to be our best selves, we should start building healthy habits now. As long as we feel we are giving it our all, we will be able to enjoy life to the fullest.
POSTED 3/12/2024