Come join us for a visit to Toogood Pond in Unionville. We can assure you that you will have a visit worthy of what is truly a magnificent landscape.

Toogood Pond is one of the most beautiful features of Markham's historic Unionville community. Neighbouring the Varley Art Gallery and scenic Unionville Main Street, the pond is part of Rouge Park, North America's largest natural environment park in a natural setting.

The famous 33-hectare park, which features a marsh and a partially naturalized pond, is home to a variety of birds, animals, and waterfowl. Canadian geese and mallard ducks can often be seen gliding across the pond's rippling green surface. Eastern Cottontail rabbits can also be found around Toogood Pond.

Toogood Pond is known for its many species of birds and geese, especially Canadian geese. This is a great place to take a break from life and enjoy some nature.

For humans, a walkway circles the pond and a meandering boardwalk cuts through the marsh, making Toogood Pond a popular spot for leisurely walks.

This meandering bridge will definitely provide a great view of the scenery.

Toogood Pond is located between Carlton and Kennedy Roads in Markham, behind Unionville Public School. Please join us to make your weekend an unforgettable one.

Sundress or Sarong

Ladies, this is your chance to make a great first impression with that hot guy laying on the sand as you pass by. Show off those sexy legs of yours and a little cleavage too. You will want a loose fitting sundress or sarong. Comfort is as important as style and color.

Bikini or Swimsuit

The most important thing about your bikini is that it fits properly. Head to the local bikini shop or at your nearby mall. Select a design that works well with your body type. Then look for colors and patterns. Guys seem to love vibrant colors and especially when on a string bikini.

Sandals

Your shoes should compliment the rest of your attire. The beach is all about sand and water. Flats are most appropriate for this occasion. Rubber beach thongs, or leather sandals are fantastic!

Towel

Beach towels come in a large variety of colors and patterns. Lightweight towels dry faster than the thick plus ones. You will be laying on this for the good part of the day. It is your choice. Matching your swimwear never hurts.

Sunglasses

You get what you pay for, especially with sunglasses. The $5 pairs you find at the gas stations do not protect your eyes. Invest in a good pair of polarized sunglasses. A larger frame is especially nice for the beach.

Sunscreen for body, face and lips

Hawaiian Tropic, Tropical Blend, Banana Boat, and Coppertone, are all good brands of sunscreen. Bring a minimum of SPF 15 and apply frequently. For those hard to reach areas, ask one of the guys for assistance.

Hat

Beach hats are practical and stylish. Go neutral tones to match everything or something bright to match your outfit. We must protect our beautiful skin.

Limited cash

Stash your credit cards in the trunk of your locked car, but try to carry less than $20 cash on hand. It is easy to return to your car for more money if needed.

iPod and Cellphone

Like American Express cards, never leave home without them.

Anytime you park your car whether it is at the beach or a mall, never leave anything in plain sight. Leave your valuables at home or secure them in the trunk. Remember, “out of sight, out of mind”!

Be safe and enjoy your day at the beach!

When I arrived in Arizona one of the very first things I noticed was its hidden beauty. But there was also something else I discovered; hard to put into words, an energy much like that on the mountain back home. Arizona is well known for its energy vortexes. Energy moves through all things great and small and it is unseen by most. A few of us actually see and feel its effects as we have become attuned to its vibration levels. Certain times and in the right places one can actually stand in the center of these great vortexes. These areas seem to gather, store and amplify energy; for those that are attuned to these energies it can be a very moving experience.

This picture is taking in the Sedona area very breathe taking beautiful energy; the picture can not do it justice. While standing or walking through these areas one may find that a great peace comes over them and the feeling of being energized.

This is Bell Rock in the town of Sedona; many come to visit and feel it.

Sedona is known also for its Red Rock. Due to the huge quantity of red sandstone formations, According to the Native American ' s their ancestors were the first people to settle in Sedona. There is much ancient history surrounding this and some really interesting theories concerning the Lady of the Pearl. As far as it is known the Yavapai-Apache ancestors were the first to settle here.

The Creation story of these people talk about how the Lady of the pearl bathed in the enchanted waters of Boynton Canyon after being sealed in a log with a woodpecker and sent to Montezuma ' s Well at the beginning of the great flood.

This is Montezuma ' s Well. This water hole is supplied by Underground River and springs. This is a natural limestone sinkhole located near Rimrock AZ; some one million four hundred thousand gallons of water flow through it every day. Its water is highly carbonated and also contains very high levels of Arsenic.

The first ever underwater archaeological survey to take place in a National Park was done here and lead by Archaeologist George R Fischer.

Native ' s that settled here built their homes in the cliffs surrounding the well. They used the water to grow crops by building irrigation canals.

This is Montezuma ' s Castle and if you look closely you can see how it was carved out of the mountain by the early native settlers of that time. The sand stone cliffs made great homes and afforded great protection for those that dwelled within them.

This river flows near by Montezuma ' s Castle.

There are many great things of beauty in the desert, below are some photos that one may find of interest.

If asked too, I ' ll write more on this subject. Arizona has much hidden beauty and many great energy vortexes for those that like to explore. It has a wealth of plants that are useable in making medicines for the sick and if you walk out onto the desert away from the lights of the city, should you take a moment and look up towards the heavens, you will not be disappointed for the night sky is filled with very bright stars.

Marmaris:

Marmaris is one of the best touristic destinations on the Mediterranean Coast. It is located in Mugla. Tourism is the main source of income for the resident of Marmaris. Many young people go to Marmaris to work in tourism sector. They generally work in hotels.The population of Marmaris is actually 20000. However in summer season, it approaches to 400000. There are many shops, restaurants and bars in Marmaris. Marmaris also has a beautiful natural harbor which is used as Turkey's premier yachting port for Blue Voyage yacht cruises.

Bodrum:

Bodrum is another touristic city in Mugla Province. In ancient times it was known as Halicarnassus. Famous Turkish novelist, Cevat Sakir Kabaagacli, took the name of “fisherman of Halikarnas” from Bodrum. He had lived in Bodrum for many years before his death. Bodrum is one of the international centers of Turkey for tourism and yachting.Bodrum is rich with it's history. One of the seven wonders, Mausoleum of Mausolus, was in Bodrum in ancient times. Famous historian of ancient times Herodotus, famous Ottoman Admiral Turgut Reis, and Zeki Muren had lived in Bodrum for years.

There are many historical and sigthseeing places in Bodrum, such as Bodrum Castle, Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology and Turgut Reis. Due to the touristic activities in Bodrum, population of Bodrum increases from 33000 to 500000 in summer season.This means “money” for the people who lives there.

Every year, millions of tourists come to Turkey to see the natural beauties of my country. Most of these tourists are Russian, German and people coming from North Europan countries like Finland, Sweden and Norway. There are many historical and touristic places in Turkey but most of them are found in Aegean and Mediterranean region. Izmir, Antalya, Didim, Kusadasi, Marmaris, Fethiye, Bodrum and Ephesus are all great examples to these beauties. All of these places are located near the sea. Some of them have a historical background while some don't have. This article is about a small town Patara.

Patara is an ancient town in Mediterranean region. It is located in city of Kas which is one of the touristic cities of Antalya Province. According to the historians, Patara is the birth place of Saint Nicholas who is known as Noel Father in Turkish culture. Most of you know him as an old man who drives his deers and gives presents to the children in Noel nights. He lived all his life nearby Patara, in the town of Myra..

Patara was founded by Patarus. So, it is known with his name. Patarus was one of the sons of famous Greek commander Apollo. In the past, Dorians coming from city of Crete lived in this small town. It witnessed many wars of Greek and Egyptians. In 1. century B.C, it was joined to Roman Empire and Rhodians occupied the ancient Patara. It was joined to Pamphylia in the year of 43. According to the quotes in Bible, Paul of Tarsus and Luke changed their ships in Patara.

Patara has a small hill and a ruined temple on one side of the hill. Currently, It is under ruins. Every year, Europan and Turkish archaeologists come to Patara to search about ancient civilizations living in this region. Excavations are made.Most of those excavations are made on the hill and ruined temple nearby. Off-shore part of Patara is under sand. After the latest excavations, archaeologists announced that Patara has a main street and amphitheatre.

One day, if your steps take you away to Turkey, you should visit Patara. Sure that, you can find many interesting things which have not been discovered yet.

White-water Rafting is one of its undisputed legacies nowadays. It has its level four rapids and twenty-four unforgettable breath taking man vs. nature experience. Considering its effects towards tourist, it also gives us confidence to deal with our daily lifestyle. Like food for our souls need that can replenish and rejuvenate every movement beyond our imaginative era.

In addition, many young individuals try to change their way of living by spicing up their lives to eliminate boredom in their designated hospitable domain. Not only for the strong but also for the wise and respective people who ever wanted to experience the ego boasting white-water rumbling.

Seeing isn't enough to distinguish this spectacular phenomenon that gave way to the Kagay-anon's thirst for adventure but it is a way to challenge everyone's inner fear to let it out for reel by absorbing and by means of doing.

Devoured by this craving, kagay-anons developed the said phenomenon open for tourism. Until then, it's growing roots to attract massive individual lies in the media to obtain prosperity and harmony. We have to take care of it because it is a gift that no one can deny to try and overcome ourselves by putting every bit of pieces to eliminate fear

Time will heal rapidly that is why the most Infinite required us to take care of our environment in order for us to live harmoniously without regrets and emotional distress.

1. Noccalula Falls; Etowah County, Alabama
2. Bailey Falls; Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska
3. Bridalveil Falls; Yosemite National Park, California
4. Alberta Falls; Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
5. Akaka Fall; Akaka Fall State Park, Big Island, Hawaii
6. Cumberland Falls; Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Kentucky
7. Rapid River Falls; Upper Michigan Waterfalls; Delta County, Michigan
8. Minnehaha Falls; Minnehaha Falls Park, Minnesota
9. Niagara Falls; New York
10. Pearson's Falls; Polk County, North Carolina
11. Narada Falls; Mt. Ranier National Park, Lewis County, Washington
12. Big Manitou Falls; Pattison State Park, Wisconsin

Before visiting, investigate some of the past history of these natural wonders. Some of the stories make you feel as though time has frozen at that particular moment.

The key habitats are mainly kelp forests, rocky intertidal and sandy beaches. The Key species are Snow Plovers, Red Abalone, Near shore rock fish, and Northern Elephant Seal. The depth ranges from 0-3200 feet and the waters have high nutrients levels.

A possible food chain is brown algae->kelp crab->sunflower star->California spiny lobster->sea bass->northern elephant seals->killer whales.
Scientists have been studying large extensive beds of sea grass called eel grass, this is extremely important for the habitat.

In 1978 during the warm water years wasting disease destroyed populations of shallow water echinoderms in southern California. It had the most effect on sea stars, sea cucumbers, and brittle stars.

This disease was highly contagious and was caused by a bacterium of the genus Vibrio.

Getting to the Great Wolf Lodge was easy. The Great Wolf Lodge is located next to King's Island amusement park, so my family was clearly aware of how to get there.

Upon arrival, we took delight in the whimsical look of the building. The Great Wolf Lodge appears to be created from enormous Lincoln Logs. My children were amazed by this fact.

As we entered the building, we saw stuffed animals hanging on the walls to achieve an authentic look of the lodge. A magnificent chandelier was in the main lobby. This fabulous light fixture was accentuated by antlers. The fireplace gave the Great Wolf Lodge a warm, cozy feel.

Starbucks were giving away free samples of products. The item tasted great. This vanilla frappuccino reminded me of a cool, refreshing vanilla shake. This really got us in the mood for summer.

Instead of the bone-chilling temperatures of outside, we shedded our coats and sweaters and traded them for our swimsuits. The entire family headed off to the indoor water park at the Great Wolf Lodge. The water was a little cooler than I personally preferred, but this warm atmosphere was beautiful compared to the flurries outside the window. The indoor water park at the Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, Ohio was extremely clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I appreciated the fact that the staff kept safety first, but were not constantly hovering over shoulders blowing the loud whistles to get attention.

My only gripe about the indoor water park was that there was not much room to set down your towels or a bag of personal items in the area during the busy time. By the end of the evening, the towels were gone. A brief wait presented us with warm towels, but our family of six had to share and ration three towels. Guests may want to bring their own towels and store them in a locker for a slight fee to reduce this issue.

The hotel also offered shops, restaurants, and an arcade. The children loved the large arcade area. Of course, we played some games and cashed in our tickets for the usual prizes. One item I liked, was that the children could color a free page from the website to receive two free tokens to the arcade. The kids enjoyed the project and daydreaming about the vacation and parents get a couple of free tokens for the children to spend.

The hotel provided story time for kids at 8:00 PM and a movie at 8:30. My older children weren't too impressed with story time, but my five year old son was glued to the presentation. This was a nice way to end the evening for the little ones.

The movie was in the symposium of the hotel. At first, the projector was not working properly, but the staff quickly resolved the issue. We ended the evening before the Muppet movie was over and headed back to our family suite.

The room was spacious for a family of six. The large, comfortable beds were clean and cozy for all. The bathroom was spotless, but the toilet paper left something to be desired.

Our room was fully equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, safe, hairdryer, and ironing board. We appreciated the microwave and refrigerator feature. The refrigerator was perfect for storing leftovers from a nearby restaurant and the microwave made snacking easy and convenient. The hotel sells items such as candy and microwave popcorn for customer convenience.

The Great Wolf Lodge turned out to be a great place for the family. We all had a great time. We will not only cherish the memories of this fun trip to the Great Wolf Lodge, but already anxiously awaiting a return trip in the future.