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Articles related to "Pacific Coast"
America's NW Pacific Coast Ports Seattle is famous for its Space Needle, Astoria is at the mouth of the Columbia River and San Francisco is still hilly. These are all great places to visit and enjoy. the space needle at seattle washington • pike's place market seattle • fort clatsop and astoria oregon • fisherman's wharf and alcatraz san francisco • golden gate bridge
Choco, Colombia's Pacific Coast Choco remains largely unvisited and unknown by visitors to Colombia and Colombians alike, now is the time to visit. colombia's pacific northwest • humpback whales in colombia • travelling in choco • bahia solano colombia • surfing in colombia
Oregon Central Pacific Coast What to expect and what not to miss on a driving tour of the central Oregon coast. oregon pacific coast • florence oregon • newport oregon • seal rock cave • heceta lighthouse
The Beaches of the Pacific Coast of Mexico A description of all the beaches to be found in the number one beach location of Latin America, Puerto Vallarta. puerto vallarta • mexico • beaches • resorts • sun
Summer in the City: Los Angeles In Los Angeles this summer head for Malibu, Venice and Santa Monica, where there are beaches for surfing and sunbathing, but piers, boardwalks, and the Getty Villa too. los angeles • summer beaches • california • venice and santa monica • getty villa malibu
What to do in Huntington Harbour From gondola cruises to kayaking, Huntington Harbour has romantic and exciting attractions. You will also find trendy shops and restaurants, and luxury boats and yachts. huntington harbour in huntington beach • ca • daily activity • romantic gondola cruise • kayaking
2007 Golden Skate Competition The USFSA sanctioned Golden Skate Figure Skating Competition, hosted by the Capital City Figure Skating Club, took place in Roseville, CA, April 28-29, 2007. 8th annual golden skate figure skating competition • usfsa • ice skates • figure skaters • galindo
Banana Slugs and Bunnies Take a peek at the staggeringly diverse yet vulnerable world of the Pacific Northwest rain forest, and start recycling the Sunday funnies. rain forest • pacific northwest • pacific coast • coastal forest • coastal rain forest
Bayfront in Newport Oregon Restaurants and shopping in the coastal town of Newport Oregon. newport oregon • yaquina bay • pacific ocean views • places to stay in oregon • fishing in oregon
Buenaventura, Colombia Unlovely and dangerous, Buenaventura is an essential port on the Colombian pacific coast and the gateway for tourist destinations. colombia's most important pacific port • whalewatching in juanchaco and ladrilleros • conflict in buenaventura • dispatches in buenaventura • things to do in buenaventura
Encounters with Whales .... Part 1 Encounters with Whales. A scenic journey across Vancouver Island to the Pacific rim of the continent. See ancient forests, goats on the roof and cavorting sea creatures. Next: A whale of a Tale. whales • british columbia • west coast • pacific coast • vancouver island
New Lonely Planet Guide to the USA The new 5th edition of the massive Lonely Planet Guide to the USA is published March 2008, with 1192 pages, 25 authors, and comprehensive coverage of the United States. lonely planet travel guide to the usa • comprehensive united states guidebook • visitor information to north america national park • classic road trips • vacation advice
Oregon Coast Winter Activities Winter on the Oregon Coast brings storm watching, the annual gray whale migration and the popular Fisher Poets Gathering where fun and fish tales rule. whale watching • fisher poets gathering • storm watching • oregon coast • ecola state park
Pacific Northwest Flowering Shrubs Spring brings the blooms of huckleberry, rhododendron and a profusion of other flowering shrubs and small trees in forests from northern California to British Columbia. pacific northwest flowering shrubs • wildflowers • rhododendron • pacific dogwood • red elderberry
Pet Friendly Huntington Beach CA Huntington Beach is an ocean front community, known as Surf City USA. Bring Fido and Fifi along to play on the sand beach and enjoy ideal climate. pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • huntington beach • southern california • pacific coast
Santa Monica Hotel Shangri-La The historic Santa Monica Hotel Shangri-La opens its doors for business again in October 2008 after a $30 million refurbishment providing ocean-front LA accommodation. santa monica hotel shangri-la • historic art deco accommodation • los angeles • california • ocean-front views
Christmas in Victoria, BC British Columbia's capital along the Pacific Coast is idyllic for the holiday season. christmas victoria bc • city southern tip vancouver island western canada • british columbia capital pacific coast • christmas holiday season • fairmont empress hotel festival of trees
Friendlier Seas for Turtles A coalition of environmental groups attempt to persuade the U.S. federal government to declare the Leatherback Turtle's seasonal hunting grounds a critical habitat. turtle • fishing • endangered • habitat • nature
Rising Threat to Freshwater Fish Destruction of aquatic habitat and invasive species are among the many factors that are causing a decline in North American freshwater fish and threaten their survival. endangered freshwater fish • threatened north american fisheries • imperiled fish stocks • temperate freshwater biodiversity • american fisheries society
The Great Alaskan Earthquake 1964 Anchorage Alaska suffered the worst damage and it generated a tsunami reaching Hawaii and the Pacific Coast of North America. great alaskan earthquake 1964 • largest earthquake north america • anchorage alaska suffered worst damage • generated tsunami reaching hawaii pacific coast no • good friday march 27 1964 alaska earthquake magnit
The Ten Best Los Angeles Gardens Los Angeles is more than mean streets and Hollywood. Here are the city's top ten gardens to visit, including some in Beverly Hills, San Marino and even near LA Airport. ten best los angeles gardens • california's top plant collections in la • beverly hills and san marino • laguna beach and palos verdes peninsula • huntington
Washington State Scenic Byways Washington State boasts two dozen scenic byways for your enjoyment. From 12 miles to 572 miles long and all distances in-between, there's a lot to enjoy on Washington's roadways. The sea, mountains, forests, cities, farmlands, canyons, a volcanic site and mountain passes are some of the sights that make up this great state. scenic • byway • wa • state • mt. baker
Another Mystery of Mesoamerica: The Enigma of the Olmecs Evidence points to the Olmecs as the first emerging civilization of Mesoamerica, not the Maya. The discovery remains a quiet one--but should be getting as much attention as the discovery of Troy. Who's been keeping it quiet and why? Once more, an ancient culture emerges seemingly intact--with little evidence of early development. Where did the Olmecs come from? The find is wrought, still with controversy. ancient civilization • mesoamerica • olmec • maya • archaeological
After months of waiting, Makah finally kill a gray For the first time in more than 70 years, Makah Indians seeking to re-establish their whale-hunting tradition harpooned and killed a gray whale off the Pacific coast this week. makah • gray whale • washington • neah bay
Cali, Colombia's Salsa Capital Colombia's third city and the world capital of salsa entices tourists into its balmy climes to enjoy late nights, fine dining and an impressive arts scene. salsa in cali • colombia's salsa capial • what to do in cali • sebastian de belalcazar • piangua clam
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Laguna Bowl Trail Hiking in the Laguna Coastal Wilderness Park is an excellent way to experience what first drew artists to Laguna Beach, California. Here is one local trail to consider. laguna beach laguna coast wilderness park • art and nature • sawdust art festival • festival of the arts • art affair
Low Point Chain Restaurant Choices Looking for some healthier options at a chain restaurant? Here are some choices at Applebee's, Chili's, the Olive Garden, and TGIFriday's. low point • chain restaurant • weight watchers • point system • applebees weight watchers menu
Early Season Primroses Phloxes aren’t alone as they spread across another season of wildflowers in places like southern California; chances are you’re going to run into a nice variety of Evening Primroses. early season primroses • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Oregon Book Reviews A summary of the books reviewed by Sue Barton in the Oregon topic. books • reviews • lighthouses • golfing • golf
Perpetual Motion in Santa Monicas Hiking the trails of The Santa Monica Mountains satisfies the stressed urbanites need to interact with the environment in a meaningful way. Nature's elixir for the soul. park trails • wildlife health • fitness in the santa monica mountains trailhead • ocean views • hiking perpetual
Arctic Outbreaks Arctic Outbreaks. They happen in all months of the year and can rate headlines during spring, summer, or early autumn if they bring extreme drops in temperature or killing frost. But it is during the winter that they receive the most attention because arctic outbreaks can drop air temperatures to hazardous levels, increase demands for home heating fuels, produce lake/sea effect snows, or in their deepest southern penetration kill sensitive fruit and vegetable crops in the southern American states. weather • meteorology • arctic outbreaks • winter cold • arctic air masses
The Geography of Wine-Part 1 The Geography of Wine. Why winegrapes grow only in certain regions. microclimate • winegrapes • winegrape regions
Iris Book by Geoff Stebbings Iris book to read and help you plan your garden, if you are new to Iris. books • iris • iris books
Awesome Additions to Your Wardrobe Varied collection of awesome fashion finds a.b.s. • gap • candie's • susan g.komen • the sak
Beachwood Sparks: Once We Were Trees Sunny country-pop from Los Angeles, perfect for late night driving and star-gazing. See why Beck and The Black Crowes came a-callin'. beachwood sparks • beachwood • adam mckibbin • once we were trees • sub pop
British Columbia election results Not since the early eighties has a premier won two consecutive elections in British Columbia. Things changed this may canada • british columbia • vancouver • victoria • mla
Humpback whales in SF Bay-Delta In a repeat of the wanderings of Humphrey, two humpback whales are travelling the wrong way. What brings them in? Are bridges a part of the problem of getting them out? humpback whales • san francisco bay delta • whale songs • whale sounds • grey whales
Japanese are at it again Japan has decided to lift a ban on hunting bottlenose whales in the Sea of Japan and will allow ships to kill as many as eight there this year. japanese • whaling • sea of japan • bottlenose whale
Maude Adams Actress Maude Adams began her career at age nine months. She became the most noted and acclaimed child actress on the West Coast in the mid 1800's. maude adams • peter pan • theater • acting • salt lake city
NOAA Online Marine Charts Paper charts are not your only navigation option. Try viewing an on-line version of the marine chart used in your area of operation to compliment your GPS chart plotter. marine chart • noaa chart • electronic chart • coastal navigation • gps and charts
Oregon Outlet Malls In and around Portland, Oregon offers visitors -- and residents -- a variety of outlet shopping choices. oregon outlets • oregon outlet shopping • portland oregon outlet malls • columbia gorge premium outlets • woodburn company stores
Paintbrush in February … the Snapdragon Family (<I>Scrophulariaceae</I>) gets a jump on the season during February in southern California in the form of a couple of paintbrushes, with many more to follow. Many, many more. paintbrush in february • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Pisco in Peru and Chile Pisco is the national spirit of both Peru and Chile and each country has it's own varities, cocktails, culture, and history surrounding this clear, fermented grape brandy lima peru • pisco • psico sour • pisco in chile and pisco in peru • pisco a clear fermented grape brandy
Remembering Abdel Halim Hafeth Introduction to a great Egyptian singer. Also provides links to learn more about his life and listen to his songs. arabic music • abdel halim hafeth • hafez • abdul haleem • egypt
Surfing in South America Often ignored by the international community, a number of countries in South America are slowly gaining recognition for some of the world's best waves. surfing in south america • surfing in peru • surfing in chile • surfing mancora • brazil surfing
2005: The Best Year Yet? Two cross-country drives and a summer job at Glacier National Park made 2005 possibly my best year of wildflowers yet... 2005: the best year yet? • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
A Look at the Provinces, Part I: British Columbia The First in a 12 part series. A Look at the Provinces (and Territories) of Canada. This week A look on Canada's most western province: British Columbia british columbia • province • victoria • vancouver • bc
Autumn's Berry Trees Fall brings not just the reds and yellows of turning leaves, but also the bright colors of berries on many common trees. elderberry • dogwood • rowan • holly • hawthorn
Cheap Flights: Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Cheap flights and discounted tickets are available on Mexican low-cost airlines flying to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo (ZIH) from Mexico City, Toluca, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. cheap flights • ixtapa-zihuatanejo • mexico low-cost carriers • mexican budget airlines • zih |
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