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Aberdeen, Washington Aberdeen, Washington, known as a logging town is finally springing back after a logging hiatis from the spotted-owl issue. travel • aberdeen • washington • pacific ocean • suite101.com
Kalaloch on the Pacific Ocean Kalaloch, one of the state's unchanged beaches in Olympic National Park on Highway 101 on the Pacific Ocean is a great getaway place. kalaloch beach • washington state • highway 101 • camping • beach trail 4
Pet Friendly Inns Santa Barbara CA Santa Barbara is on the Pacific Coast north of Los Angeles. Fido and Fifi are welcome to travel along when reservations are made at a pet friendly hotel. pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • santa barbara ca • california beaches • pacific ocean
Top Hotels Santa Barbara CA Santa Barbara, known as "The American Riviera," is beautifully situated on the Pacific Coast of Southern California.Santa Barbara beckons vacationers. santa barbara • southern california • beach vacations • american riviera • pacific ocean
El Niño – Southern Oscillation Changes in the Southern Oscilliation Index affect Australia's climate greatly, with extremely dry conditions of El Niño and warmer, wetter weather caused by La Niña. what is el niño southern oscillation • la nina effects flooding australia • pacific ocean atmospheric circulation • 1998 extreme weather events • predicting el nino by southern oscillation index
Ainu Who? The Ainu are forgotten aborigines of the Land of the Rising Sun? Find them in their folklore and folklife. japan • folklore • myths • legends • ainu
Balboa: Spanish Explorer The life, times and personal challenges of one of Spain's most famous explorers and conquistadors. vasco nunez de balboa • hispanola • isthmus of panama • incan empire • pacific ocean
Barranco: Lima's Seaside Suburb This Lima, Peru neighborhood is being revitalized to become Lima's serene, trendy alternative to the chaos of the neighborhoods to the north. barranco peru • lima suburb • neighborhood miraflores • south district • beach front hotel
Pet Friendly Inns Newport Beach CA Newport Beach is a fashionable beach vacation community in Southern California. Pet friendly hotels welcome Fido or Fifi to travel along and join the fun. pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • newport beach ca • southern california • pacific ocean
Tropical Cyclone Formation Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclonic storms are all forms of tropical cyclones, creating havoc and causing damage with high winds, rain and storm surge in low-lying regions. tropical cyclone sidr bangladesh • national oceanic and atmospheric administration • storm surge at sea level • hurricanes north atlantic • coriolis force equator
Where to See an Albatross Albatrosses were immortalized by Coleridge in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. People on land usually don't see these beautiful seabirds. where to see an albatross • albatross habitat • albatrosses • albatrosses follow ships • ships attract albatrosses
The Beheading of Balboa Balboa was just about to embark on a new expedition to Peru, when he was arrested and charged with treason, after which he was inconvenienced by the removal of his head. conquistador • quilty of treason • beheading of balboa • martín fernández de enciso • gulf of uraba
Balboa, Discoverer of the Pacific Vasco Núñez de Balboa had the privilege of being the first European to view the Pacific Ocean from the east after crossing the Isthmus of Panama. vasco nunez de balboa • discoverer of the pacific ocean • spanish conquistador • explorer • hispañola
Be prepared for a hot and variable summer. Last year was the hottest summer on record in Australia. This year is shaping up to beat last years dubious record. Many communities are still on water restrictions, with the promise of worse to come. Garden's who have planned in advance, preparing their soils with plenty of organic materials did best last year in the heat. Healthy organic soils with all the associated organisms and your diligence of care, help maintain your garden in all weather conditions. weather extemes • drought • floods • snow • rain
Dolphin Feature: Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin In the waters of the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific Ocean there is a unique species of dolphin who is near extinction...The Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin. indo-pacific humpback dolphin • sousa chinensis • chinese white dolphin • chinese/asian pink dolphin • humpback dolphin
Pet Friendly Hotels Long Beach, CA Travel to Long Beach in Southern California and bring Fido or Fifi along to enjoy the sunny beach front community. Pet friendly hotels allow dogs and cats. pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • long beach ca • southern california • pacific ocean
Pet Friendly Hotels: Mendocino, CA The wine country region on the coast north of San Francisco is a relaxing getaway. Pet friendly hotels welcome dogs and cats to enjoy the Northern California Coast. pet friendly hotels • mendocino wine country • northern california • travel with pets • pacific ocean coast
Pet Friendly Inns Santa Monica CA Santa Monica is a beach front paradise famous for healthy outdoor lifestyle. Fido and Fifi can enjoy traveling along when staying at a pet friendly hotel pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • santa monica ca • southern california • pacific ocean beaches
Santa Barbara Budget Hotels You can vacation in the luxury town of Santa Barbara, California, and stay within your travel budget. Here are some inexpensive SB hotels that save you money. santa barbara on a budgets • california • pacific oceans • santa ynez mountains • luxury travelers
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
Santa Monica Shangri-la Hotel Shangri-la in Santa Monica: The luxury is in the view and location. The Shangri-la Hotel makes good use of one of Southern California's best assets; the Pacific Ocean. shangri-la hotel in santa monica pier • largest rooms • two-bedroom suite • moderately priced hotel • southern california
THE HAIDA NATION The Haida was once the most powerful of Canada's Native People's. They lived on the islands just off Canada's Northwest Coast. Large elaborately carved canoes enabled them to navigate the treacherous waters of the Pacific Ocean. Today, the Haida still reside on Graham Island and they have wonderful traditions that are of interest to the world. potlatch • haida • vancouver island • native peoples • haida tradition
The Seven Seas of Antiquity What do sailors mean when they say the've "sailed the seven seas?" How many seas are there in the world, and why would they pick just seven? seven seas of antiquity • what are the seven seas • how many seas are there • world geography • sailed the seven seas
They Also Discovered America Captains Lewis and Clark, with the Corps of Discovery, set off in 1804, up the Missouri River, to discover what lay between Missouri and the Pacific Ocean. christopher columbus • captains meriwether lewis and william clark • the corps of discovery • black mountain man james beckwourth • zebulon pike
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
World's Strongest Earthquake The Great Chilean Earthquake, the largest seismic event ever recorded, occurred off the south central coast of Chile and caused a devastating tsunami in the Pacific. worlds strongest earthquake • valdivia chile 22 1960 • great chilean earthquake largest seismic event rec • earthquake valdivia chile magnitude 9.5 richter sc • coastal area chile worst hit concepcion southward
In The Heart of the Sea: Book Review This is the true, raw, sea adventure/tragedy about the crew of the Essex, forced to abandon their ship and survive the elements, after the attack of an angry, sperm whale in the heart of the sea book review • whaling ship the essex • survival of the crew of the essex • author nathaniel philbrick • history of the essex incident
Quick Travel Guide to Hamamatsu Visitors to Japan seeking a modern-day cultural experience need to add Hamamatsu to their travel itinerary, the country's "City of Music." hamamatsu • japan • edo period • city of music • travel guide
Livin´ La Pura Vida, Costa Rican Style Hola from Centro Americano! I´m writing from Costa Rica, the home of some of the richest biodiversity in the world. Come alone with me as I backpack through "la jungla" of this gem of a country. Viva Costa Rica! travel • central america • biodiversity
Santa Barbara Museums Travel to the fancy, yet incredibly beautiful town of Santa Barbara, and you may want to do more than sunbathe. Three special museums add to the quality of your trip. santa barbara barbra californias central coast nat • santa ynez mountains • pacific oceans • elite tourists destinations • fancy beautiful perfect mid-sized towns
Top Luxury Hotels in Santa Barbara Luxury travel demands stays in classy, well-appointed hotels. Santa Barbara, on California's Central Coast, has many to choose from. These hotels add to a deluxe trip. top favorite best luxury ultra deluxe high-end hot • tourists trips • one weekend golders coastlines cruises packages • missions chumash spanish colonial history high qua • enjoy beautiful butterfly beach nature trails upsc
Twentysomethings on the Trail: Kauai's Na Pali Coast Another lesson disguised in a true story, this time when I and a companion tackle one of the most challenging hiking trails in the Hawaiian islands: the Na Pali, on Kauai's inaccessible Northwest coast. kauai • hawaii • hiking • courage • fear
A GLIMPSE OF CANADA, A Glimpse Of Canada, tells something about the picturesque beauty of my country. From the rocky bluffs of Newfoundland, to the Queen Charlotte Islands north of Vancouver Island, I have included something about each province. This article is just a small glimpse of each of Canada's provinces, including our new territory, Nunavut. british columbia • queen charlotte islands • arctic highlands • nunavut • alberta
Jaguar XK Trip Around Cabo Buying a car takes you on a fantastic automotive journey to Los Cabos in Mexico to try out Jaguar’s most technologically-advanced car to date – The Jaguar XK. buying a car • jaguar • xk • cabo • palmilla
Bonnie Demerjian - Roll On! If you can't visit the Stikine River soon, experience it through Bonnie Demerjian's book about the great river discovering the wild stikine river • bonnie demerjian • spatsizi plateau • telegraph creek • mount edziza
Explorers of Canada, Part XXI: Christopher Middleton Another Northwest Passage Seeker canada • hbc • northwest passage • middleton • christopher
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
Fun In Teaching By Example Teaching our children during fun times is a rewarding time. Don't be afraid to use any moments as teaching moments. Even teaching moments are family fun times. family fun • teaching • being parents • parenting • fun times with kids
Green Museum to Open in SF San Francisco plans to open a new museum in the fall dedicated exclusively to conservation. Environmental exhibits and future energy practices have people talking. the living museum • san francisco museum • green museums • leed ratings • renzo piano
Hardworker: The Convict Blenny The Engineer Goby is a fantastic beginner's fish which has fascinating characteristics, and the ability to mesmerize the aquarist into watching him work away his hours. eel blenny • convict blenny • engineer goby • worm blenny • pacific neon goby
Hotels in Santa Monica, California Hotels in Santa Monica, California include historic lodgings like the Shangri-La and luxury spa resorts on the beach, all just a stone's throw from the Santa Monica Pier. luxury hotels in santa monica • california • shangri-la • spa resorts • beach lodgings
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
Massage Training - Esalen® Massage Find out more about the unique massage training program at Esalen Institute. massage training • esalen massage • esalen institute • massage therapist • type of massage
Sea Life Aquarium Opens at Legoland California A 175,000-gallon ocean display filled with dozens of sea creatures, as well as Legoland's signature little-brick sculptures, are highlights at Sea Life Aquarium. sea life aquarium • legoland california • carlsbad • family travel • sheraton carlsbad
The Dutch in America In 1609, Holland sent Henry Hudson to locate a waterway, a Northwest Passage, across North America. The Dutch West India Company starts a settlement in the Hudson River V dutch • hudson • america • founding of new amsterdam • northwest passage
The Volcano at Paricutin In 1943, scientists were stunned to be able to witness the birth of a brand new volcano in Mexico, arising out of nowhere in the middle of a field. paricutin • newest volcano • volcanic eruption • cinder cone • monogenetic volcano
Winter in the Land of the Long White Cloud An introduction to New Zealand - and to my small patch of paradise. gardening • new zealand • winter in new zealand • native plants
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
Artist Albert Bierstadt German-born Albert Bierstadt's vast, romantic paintings captured the spirit and promise of the early American West. albert bierstadt • american landscape painters • manifest destiny • mount bierstadt • hudson river school painters
At the Center of the Aztec Empire Built on an island in the middle of a swamp, the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán, became the center of an empire that lasted 200 years. tenochtitlán • aztec empire • hernán • cortés • lake texcoco |
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