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Caumsett State Park is nestled between the woods and the water. This park is great for outdoor activities such as walking, running, or bike riding. Many people visit Caumsett all year round. There is a paved path for people to follow. If you like hiking, there are also trails to explore. People can even go horseback riding since there is a stable located within the park! Caumsett State Park is a historic landmark on Long Island. Many students take field trips to Caumsett to learn about marine life, vegetation , and survival skills. Personally, I adore spending time with my friends as we walk along the trail and soak in the beautiful scenery.  Vocabulary: Nestled (Adjective)- To sit comfortably between two things. Paved (Adjective)- Covered with concrete. Trails (Noun)- dirt pathways in the woods. Horseback Riding (Verb)- To ride a horse. Stable (Noun)-Place where horses stay. Historic Landmark (Proper Noun)- A place that is an important part of history.  Mar

I love chocolate! My favorite candy to eat includes Hershey Bars, Reese's, Twix, and Kit Kats. These candy bars all have one thing in common : they are made with chocolate! A few years ago, I took a trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania. On this trip, I visited Hershey Park. Hershey Park is an amusement park and museum that shows how these delicious chocolate candies are made! When you first arrive at Hershey Park, you can go inside the factory and take a tour to learn all about the history of Hershey Chocolate. Afterwards, you can wander around the park. The park has many wild rides, games, and food stands to enjoy. I loved my trip to Hershey Park and I bet you will too! Vocabulary: In Common (Phrase)- When something is shared. Pennsylvania (Proper Noun)- A State on the East Coast. Amusement Park (Noun)- A place with rides, shows, and other entertainment. Delicious (Adjective)- Another word for yummy, when something tastes good. Factory (Noun)- A place where things are made

Disney World has four magical theme parks! One of the theme parks I visited last Spring is called Epcot . Epcot is a park that allows you to travel around the world to eleven different countries and experience the food and culture that represents each country. The eleven countries are Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, United States, Japan, Morocco, France, United Kingdom, and Canada. Each country has a designated area that matches the appearance of the country including food, souvenirs , attire, and architecture so that you feel like you hopped off the plane and landed in a new country every few steps. The staff at Epcot are also dressed in traditional clothing to represent the country they are working in. People of all ages enjoy exploring the eleven different countries that Epcot has to offer. Visiting Epcot is like having the world in the palm of your hand! Vocabulary Disney World (Proper Noun)- A group of theme parks located in Orlando, Florida. Epcot (P