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Lifeguards said they expected the surf to affect San Diego's Sunset Cliffs and the beaches in La Jolla, including La Jolla Cove. The surf is expected decrease Monday to 3 to 6 feet, Isla said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Californian rides off with big-wave title Jan 13, 2008
Some perched on cliffs to watch the surfers through binoculars, while others gathered in front of a big screen on the beach. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Marvelous Myrtle Beach: Mild weather, few crowds make East Coast getaway perfect for winter Jan 13, 2008
No cliffs or Morro Rocks or treacherous coastline drives along the Grand Strand. Just 60 miles of broad, smooth, white sand. (North County Times)
California flora surpass muster in Fort Bragg Jan 7, 2008
- By the time you've driven this far north of San Francisco (more than three hours), the ocean's rhythmic thunder against the cliffs lining Highway 1 has hammered your senses into a state of numb awe ... Soon the ragged curtain of pines parts for a view of dark cliffs and rolling swells ... On the other side of the path, the familiar dark cliffs plunge into green-black water. (Boston Globe)
Neanderthals may be ancestors of modern humans, scientist says Jan 3, 2008
Morin examined animal bones recovered from an area of limestone cliffs in Saint-C. saire from that transition period. (Globe and Mail)
Cliff daredevils risk their lives in search for a thrill Jan 3, 2008
JUMPING off cliffs into the spectacular Warriewood blowhole is a popular pastime, and sometimes a deadly one. Several people have died and many others have been left permanently injured after leaping off the 13 metre-high cliffs ... Surf Life Saving's director of rescue services for the northern beaches, Steve Faddy, said lifesavers were frequently called to rescue people who were injured or in trouble after jumping from the cliffs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Caves offer adventure at Pismo State Beach Jan 3, 2008
About a half a mile north of the Pismo pier, the beach ends as cliffs encroach into the ocean ... The caves were formed in weak parts of the cliffs. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Chasing the Perfect Beach, Kangaroo Steak in Western Australia: Elin McCoy Jan 3, 2008
It's a mix of rugged granite headlands, sheer limestone cliffs and -- my goal -- secluded coves of wild, sandy beaches. I pick my way down a steep streambed, climbing over rocks and roots of gum and Melaleuca trees. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Blue sky, big race: summer gets off to a flying start Dec 27, 2007
The other battle featured more numerous warriors as powerboats and charter vessels gunned their engines and positioned themselves off the cliffs at Dover Heights to escort the super-maxis down the coast past Bondi Beach ... With north-easterly winds gusting to 15 knots, most boats, including Leopard and Skandia, hoisted spinnakers after the seaward buoy, a great pleasure for the thousands of people lining the South Head cliffs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
3 years after tsunami, Asia aid dries up Dec 24, 2007
The facility, sandwiched between a surf-lashed beach and limestone cliffs, is also getting a new 32-megawatt power plant. An Irish firm announced a plan last year to turn the island of Sabang off northern Aceh into a shipping hub, but squabbling among local politicians has delayed the project, according to Sabang officials. (MSNBC -- International)
No need to move, dream's right here Dec 17, 2007
We traveled throughout Europe, experiencing treasures like the Eiffel Tower, the Roman Forum and the cliffs of Moher in Ireland. I was convinced that I would return to London after graduation, or at least relocate to a more urban environment, like New York City or Boston. (Albany Times Union)
Wrap artists return to their hard rock roots Dec 15, 2007
After their long flight from New York to Sydney on Thursday, Christo and Jeanne-Claude made straight for the cliffs at Little Bay, which they famously wrapped in fabric almost 40 years ago ... "But the cliffs are still there, and the sharks and the surf and the wind," said Jeanne-Claude yesterday ... A Sydney rock climbing club swarmed the cliffs to secure the ropes, and local art and architecture students helped on the ground. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Yendys shows mettle in tricky winds Dec 15, 2007
Ross says he loves sailing off the Heads, what with the rebounding waves off the cliffs and fickle winds ... After their long flight from New York, Christo and Jeanne-Claude made straight for the cliffs at Little Bay. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Coolangatta gold: Gilmore makes history with title win Dec 15, 2007
After the heat she then sat back on the spectacular cliffs of Honolua Bay to watch Lima crumble against unheralded South African Roseanne Hodge ... After their long flight from New York, Christo and Jeanne-Claude made straight for the cliffs at Little Bay. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
A humiliation - but at least it wasn't Jonesy Dec 15, 2007
After their long flight from New York, Christo and Jeanne-Claude made straight for the cliffs at Little Bay. Noise pollution: Has there ever been a better time for 0000199D women in the music industry. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
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Neither rough seas nor the upset stomachs stopped Garibaldi and customers from lauding the new ferry service or gasping at rainbows and surreal views of waterfalls cascading down cliffs on islands en route to Maui. The Alakai left five minutes after its 6:30 a.m. scheduled departure from Honolulu without any hitches, Garibaldi said, adding that vehicle inspections proved efficient. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Wild Cape Cod: On the edge Dec 14, 2007
Standing on the cliffs of Wellfleet, looking east and a little north, on a day when the sky and sea meet in different shades of blue, one can see the Earth s roundness. The long gentle and almost imperceptible crescentic horizon, providing an image of hugeness, but reminding us just how small this water-covered ball of rock called Earth actually is. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Debris indicates medical helicopter crashed in fjord Dec 10, 2007
Even with pockets of beach, the shoreline terrain rises quickly into cliffs. Bolin described it as a "canyon.". (Daily Herald)
Blue greens| Dec 10, 2007
The course is poised precipitously along jagged cliffs ... Golfers are entranced not only by the height of the cliffs, but also by whales and dolphins surfing the waves ... Theres a short par-4, the eighth, where powerful strikers can hit their tee shots directly across a 200-metre wide chasm in the cliffside, and onto the green. (iAfrica.com)
• Surgeon Takes A Scalpel To Words Dec 9, 2007 Get a rush on the island that never sleeps Dec 6, 2007 Pollution risk closes some beaches Dec 6, 2007 San Diego Braces For Dangerous Surf Dec 5, 2007 Mother City summer| Dec 5, 2007 K.C. ALFRED / Union-TribuneBig waves roll into region Dec 5, 2007 The world's scariest sports Dec 4, 2007 Johnson, other drivers finding comfort zone in NYC Nov 30, 2007 Xtreme holidays Nov 25, 2007 Bouncing along on Argentina's seven lakes road Nov 23, 2007 OSWEGO COAST GAURDSMEN CELEBRATED AS ‘REAL HEROES’ Nov 15, 2007 Veterans Day 2007: Victory in Iraq? Nov 15, 2007 10 places to check out (before you check out) Oct 27, 2007 More of this story Oct 27, 2007 Terra: a perfect culinary fit in Malibu Oct 17, 2007 Tourists killed as Thai cave floods Oct 15, 2007 Flying in styleCould the leisurely Zeppelin be the future of air travel? Oct 14, 2007 Look Back: Creating The Lake Superior Water Trail Oct 14, 2007 Lonely Planet Hawaii Travel Guide Oct 6, 2007 Tourism group touts river Oct 4, 2007 Former St. George Reef Lighthouse keepers reminisce Oct 3, 2007 Chianca: E-mail readers drive him to distraction Oct 2, 2007 Pollies spar over Bondi listing Oct 2, 2007 Bishop: America the beautiful Oct 2, 2007 Heritage hullabaloo: Bondi rivals kick each other's sandcastles Oct 2, 2007 JFK Middle School haikus celebrate summer Oct 2, 2007 Bondi for heritage list Oct 1, 2007 Best of travel Sep 29, 2007 West Bank walksCauldron of the Middle-East conflict or a hikers' paradise? Sep 26, 2007 Five ways to discover Kauai Sep 22, 2007 Cruising for Romantics Sep 14, 2007 Tuvalu, About to Disappear, Pleas on Global Warming Sep 14, 2007 A journey on the Green River - past and present Sep 13, 2007 $3M To Be Spent Shoring Up Ocean Bluffs Sep 12, 2007 Rugged beauty in a seaside sanctuary Sep 3, 2007 10 great American beaches Aug 31, 2007 Body recovered below Slide Aug 28, 2007 Greece declares emergency as forest fires rage Aug 26, 2007 Crews still working to recover body below Devil's Slide Aug 25, 2007 * Chic beaches under the midnight sun Aug 22, 2007 Alila Hotels selling boutique villas in Bali Aug 18, 2007 Shipwreck that shook Sydney to the core Aug 18, 2007 Flossie drops to Category 1 Aug 15, 2007 How death came to the Sydney Aug 13, 2007 Tuned In: 'Weeds' picks up where last season's cliffhangers left off Aug 10, 2007 Man Rescued From Sunset Cliffs Aug 9, 2007 Family-friendly Wild Coast| Aug 9, 2007 Yes, it's summer travel season, but we've found some national parks that aren't as busy as the big boys. | Story Aug 1, 2007 A Golden getaway| Aug 1, 2007 Risk of road rash is small price for rush Jul 29, 2007 Making waves| Jul 25, 2007 Light-headed in New Brunswick Jul 22, 2007 Ups and downs of lighthouse keeping Jul 20, 2007 Lisbon: A slice of European culture at a budget price Jul 15, 2007 The Maine art of living on a traffic-free island Jul 15, 2007 Del Mar bluffs bolstered along track Jul 12, 2007 When Rio feels too busy, Brazilians go to Búzios Jul 8, 2007 San Diego County a popular destination for surfers of all levels Jul 8, 2007 Life returns to the Owens River Jul 8, 2007 Lanzarotes 10 Best Sights Jul 6, 2007 Erosion of Alaska's north coast is speeding up Jul 5, 2007 Come in, the waters lovely Jul 4, 2007 Pacific Coast Highway Scenic Drive Jul 3, 2007 Bluff-top owners sue to stop sea walls fee Jul 1, 2007 Tolkien tales come alive in Faeroe Islands Jun 30, 2007
He has asked that when the dissection is done, his remains be cremated and his ashes scattered from the red cliffs of East Rock, where he used to take his sons birding. "I wouldn't mind going now," he said casually, as if discussing a trip to the store. (FOX61, CT)
Surfers, onlookers stoked by monster waves Dec 7, 2007
A sheriff's helicopter carried two Del Mar lifeguards later in the morning to survey the coast for landslides and check for any surfers trapped against the cliffs. At several well-known surfing spots, the waves were too large and too close together for anyone to paddle out yesterday morning. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ten minutes later, I can clearly make out the white cliffs ... Now, the limestone cliffs fence in monkeys, giant iguanas and birds found nowhere else ... Overhead, the sky is full of birds and bats that spill out of the caves in the limestone cliffs each time a large wave breaks at full speed against the landmass. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Farther north, warning signs also went up at the lower portion of Sunset Cliffs Park and the tide pools at Cabrillo National Monument. That closure was prompted when 7,200 gallons of treated sewage spilled from the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant on Gatchell Road between 8 and 9:30 a.m.. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
"You need to be prepared in case your board breaks away.In Northern California, one surfer died Tuesday in the unforgiving break at Ghost Trees, a Monterey County surf spot known for its 20-foot and better waves.Peter Davi, 45, of Monterey, lost his board and was attempting to swim to shore, but never made it, witnesses told authorities. Friends of Davi lost sight of him and later found him floating in the water unconscious.Monterey County Sheriff's Sgt. Dennis English said a department search... (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Spend the day boulder hopping, swimming and jumping off cliffs as high as 15 metres. For R495 you will get lunch and snacks and will be transported to and from the gorge. (iAfrica.com)
However, Black's Beach and the Sunset Cliffs will probably see waves running close to 15 feet on the face. This could be the largest swell to hit Southern California since Dec. 21, 2005, he said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
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Over the course of two days of wall-to-wall interviews heading into Friday night's awards ceremony at the Waldorf-Astoria, Johnson has spun tales of scaling desert cliffs, swinging on a rope over a 20-foot ravine and being scared behind the wheel of the No. 48 Chevrolet. OTHER AWARDS. (USA Today -- Sports)
The waters of Utawali river in Maharashtra and the Ganga near Shivpuri in Uttaranchal are flanked by some steep cliffs, and are emerging as ideal spots for cliff jumping. Zorbing too is getting popular here. (India Times, India)
Snow lay across the highest peaks, while others were stark cliffs that exposed dark rock, crumpled and craggy ... The road cuts into the cliffside as it descends along the shore of the last of the seven, Lago Lacar, into San Martin. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Three local residents had gone down to the cliffs to see how big the waves actually were. The trio was knocked into the water by a wave. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Standing there surrounded by thousands of veterans' gravestones and looking into the faces of the bereaved, I think of these young heroes today who are doing in Iraq what Ronald Reagan said to the men who climbed the cliffs at Normandy's Pointe du Hoc (quoting Stephen Spender): "You are men who in your lives fought for life -- and left the vivid air signed with your honor.". Mr. Blankley is editorial page editor of The Washington Times. (Human Events Online)
The 90 billion tonnes of water that move in and out of the bay twice a day have carved cliffs into dramatic pillars ... The trail skirts bogs and brooks and sheer cliffs that plunge to the sea. (Globe and Mail)
Here's the Cliffs Notes version: Keanu Reeves plays undercover FBI agent Johnny Utah, and Patrick Swayze is Bodhi, a philosophical surfer and leader of a bank heist crew that's menaced L.A. for three years. The two alpha males bond, and later face off, amid big waves, fistfights, skydiving and some of most quotable movie dialogue of the '90s, pre-Big Lebowski. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
By Leslie Brenner, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer SPECTACULAR beaches, dramatic cliffs, amazing surf -- it's hard to feel sorry for Malibu. But if you love to eat out, life has dealt you the kind of hand that's landed you a spread on Broad Beach (or even a Thanksgiving week condo rental on the other side of the highway) and you've had enough of Nobu Malibu, you'll have to jump in the Ferrari and zoom out of the ZIP Code to find much of interest. (Los Angeles Times)
Its large lake, thick rainforest, limestone cliffs and numerous caves make it a popular destination for trekkers, with more than 200 tourists visiting in 2006, according to a local tourism website. Thailand's tourism industry took another recent hit when 54 foreigners and 36 Thais died in a plane crash on the resort island of Phuket last month. (iAfrica.com)
Watch Kent and its orchards go by, then Dover's white cliffs, and the busy English Channel. Cruise over French chateaux, admire their vineyards, and then repair - as they say - to the dining area. (BBC News -- Europe)
That's where kayakers look up at rock climbers clinging spider-like to cliffs. There will be more campsites built in the next few years, but it depends on when they're available and when there will be volunteers to assist with the development. (WCCO.com, MN)
But there's plenty of coverage too on the spectacular Hawaii scenery, the remote places, the wilderness, the cliffs and volcanoes that make this group of islands so special, and so popular with travelers of all kinds. The Lonely Planet Hawaii travel guide even tells the reader to forget about the guidebook. (Suite101.com)
The travelers transported themselves in the same fashion of American Indians and early colonial settlers on the river, passing rocky cliffs emerged in the river, coves of green trees and an abundance of multicolor vegetation. "What's nice about the package tour is that participants get a taste of the mill villages and farms, move into the city life and back to the natural scenery," McAlpine said. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Only one unlucky foul flapped to the beach below the cliffs. The conclusion. (Daily Triplicate)
Peter Chianca/At Large. Fri Aug 03, 2007, 02:08 PM EDT. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
The listing, which will have to go through a series of public consultations before being confirmed later this year, covers 65 hectares and includes the beach, surf lifesaving clubs, pavilion, parks, promenades, cliffs and ocean waters. Mr Turnbull's announcement, made at the Icebergs Surf Club yesterday morning, came as a surprise to Labor candidate for Wentworth and former Waverley mayor, George Newhouse, who had been pressing the NSW Government to accept the beach as a state heritage area. (The Age)
I have listened to the loons on Squam Lakes in New Hampshire, seen many of the cliffs of Maine, and have been to Lexington, Concord, and Newport. From the book s point of view, perhaps I can get a B plus on my New England travels. (Medfield Press, MA)
The listing, which will go through a series of public consultations before likely being confirmed later this year, covers 65 hectares and includes the beach, surf lifesaving clubs, pavilion, parks, promenades, cliffs and waters between Ben Buckler and Mackenzies Point. "I have every expectation that after the process of public consultation we will very shortly be placing this, the most famous beach in the world, one of the most iconic Australian sites, on the National Heritage List," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Leaping from tall rocks Scaling cliffs like Spiderman. Many feet make smooth. (Hudson Sun, MA)
The listing, which will have to go through a series of public consultations before being confirmed later this year, includes the beach, surf lifesaving clubs, pavilion, parks, promenades, cliffs and ocean waters between Ben Buckler and Mackenzie's Point. Mr Turnbull, who is also the member for Wentworth, announced the listing outside Bondi's Icebergs Surf Club about 10. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Impossibly steep cliffs, unprotected by barrier reefs, stand implacably against ocean waves releasing their energy in an explosion of spray and thunder. Between cliffs are tiny bays of black sand beaches leading into lush canyons of coconut palms, banana plants and the clean simple villages of the local inhabitants. (Globe and Mail)
" Sample walk In addition to the landscape, Shehadeh points out that the long history of human habitation in the West Bank means you are likely to encounter ancient ruins along you way. The walk from Shehadeh's book which I sampled follows the route of a Roman aqueduct down Wadi Qelt on the east of Jerusalem to the ancient city of Jericho. On the way you pass the monastery of St George of Koziba, in an area loaded with biblical associations such as the story of the Prophet Elijah and the parable... (BBC News -- Africa)
-- Five ways to take in the sea cliffs, pastures and rain-forested valleys of Kauai ... It's impossible to drive the roadless, 11-mile Napali Coast; instead, take in the dramatic 3,000-foot oceanfront cliffs from the sea. (CNN -- Travel)
Because of the amazing natural beauty of Hawaii: the 3,000 foot sea cliffs of Kauai, the stunning beaches of Maui (a popular wedding destination), pretty Lahaina, cascading waterfalls, smouldering volcanoes and dense rainforest ... This ship is always popular with honeymooners who come for the soft sand beaches, fiery sunsets, crystal clear water, the towering cliffs cloaked in rainforest and the scent of jasmine and frangipani that hangs in the air. (Suite101.com)
And the mounting ferocity of cyclones from a warmer ocean also brought greater risks, he said, noting another island state in the area had been buffeted by waves three years ago that crashed over its 30 metre cliffs. "We'll try and maintain our own way of living on the island as long as we can. If the time comes we should leave the islands, there is no other choice but to leave.". (Planet Ark, United States)
Flaming Gorge was named by John Wesley Powell during his 1869 expedition for the brilliant red sandstone exposed in the cliffs. We didn't fish, but saw some nice fish others had caught: Rainbow and Lake Trout, Channel Catfish, Small Mouth Bass and Kokanee Salmon. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
A total of 136 holes have been drilled 40 to 60 feet into soft cliffs and filled them with steel beams and concrete. Construction crews are now adding underground braces underneath rail tracks that run along the bluff's edge, said Ramon Ruelas, a senior transportation engineer at the San Diego Association of Governments. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
North of Cape Elizabeth the coast is characterized by rocky spits and cliffs, fingery peninsulas, and a profusion of little islands. This is why Spanish explorers called Cape Elizabeth ``Cabo de Muchas Islas," or Cape of Many Islands.Prouts Neck is a triangular swath of land settled in 1633 and named for a prominent farming family who lived there. Its most striking feature is a massive granite promontory that extends about three miles into the sea. This seawall rises at a 45-degree angle more... (Boston Globe)
On Honokalani Road, just off the Hana Highway, is Waianapanapa, a black-sand cove set between cliffs. Watch daredevils paddle their boards beyond the weathered rock arches and lava tubes jutting from the shore. (CNN -- Money)
The inlet is located at the base of a long and unstable series of cliffs. The body had not been identified as of Monday morning, said an official with the San Mateo County Coroners Office, who said the body is "still listed as a John Doe.". (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
South of Zaharo, rescue teams confirmed at least six deaths in the seaside town of Areopolis, in the Mani region, a popular tourist destination known for its rugged cliffs and ravines. Among the victims in the area were a pair of French hikers who were trapped in a flaming ravine. (International Herald Tribune)
The body appears to be located in a narrow inlet on the point between Montara State Beach and Edun Cove, with long stretches of loose slopes and cliffs above. Consistent surf pounded the rocky area and attempts by Pillar Point Harbor Patrol rescuers on Personal Water Craft to get a better look at the situation were unsuccessful. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Hangglider launches from ocean cliffs near Hammar, Sweden. PHOTOS: NY TIMES NEWS SERVICE. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Waves beat persistently against the foot of the limestone cliffs, as though demanding entry into the world of man. This is Alila Uluwatu, a Shangri-la-like hideaway reminiscent of the utopia in James Hiltons novel The Lost Horizon. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Broadside to the cliffs a watercolour portaying the demise of the Dunbar off Sydney Harbour ... A skilled captain in a modern ship against unforgiving cliffs in a wild storm ... NINE metres under the waves, 100 metres from the towering cliffs that guard the entrance to Sydney Harbour, lie the tantalising remains of a wreck that - exactly 150 years ago - shook the youthful confidence of Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The first bands of Hurricane Flossie started hitting the Big Island about 5 p.m. Tuesday, packing gusts of 40 mph at South Point and sending 20-foot waves crashing into cliffs and sea walls. Near Na'alehu, a crowd of residents and tourists pulled alongside the road to marvel at the waves. (Honolulu Advertiser)
After five days he spotted cliffs behind a reef on which the waves were breaking heavily. There was no way through, so he drifted north in the current. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Because there's so much ground to cover and so many characters to pull off assorted cliffs from which they hang, these early "Weeds" episodes are preoccupied with plot. There's some humor, but the comedy comes out more in later episodes once the tension dissipates. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
-- Lifeguards and rescue crews rushed to Sunset Cliffs Wednesday evening after a man was found in the water in cardiac arrest, NBC 7/39 reported. The incident happened around 6:05 p.m. near Sunset Cliffs Boulevard and Adair Street in Ocean Beach ... They said the surf began slamming his body into the cliffs. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Called Double Mouth, its dominated by a lighthouse and surrounded by forested dunes as well as a line of sandstone cliffs. These 50m Morbay Cliffs, an unbeatable spot for whale and dolphin watching, are just a short hike from the local hotel. (iAfrica.com)
The overhanging cliffs also house the Horsecollar Ruins, the remains of dwellings abandoned roughly 700 years ago. Drive the nine-mile loop road that provides access to overlooks of all three bridges and the ruins or, if you have the time, hike the 8. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Towering cliffs resembling animal shapes loom on either side of the approach road which follows the Little Caledon River. The soft rock at the bottom of the cliffs (Red Beds and Cave Sandstone) eroded faster than the top layer (Drakensberg basalt), creating overhangs and steep faces ... As the sun sets, its easy to see how the park got its name from the glowing shades of gold on the sandstone cliffs. (iAfrica.com)
You dive from airplanes and off cliffs, protected by just a parachute or a bungee cord. You surf 25-foot waves and venture 100 feet deep into oceans. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Coastal cliffs, if the base of the cliff is in continuous contact with the sea for an hour or more during each normal spring tide (excluding the cliffs and seashore alienated before the commencement of the act). The high water mark is the highest line reached by coastal waters as a result of either spring tides or ordinary storms occurring during the most stormy period of the year, excluding exceptional or abnormal floods. (iAfrica.com)
Cliffs, kayaking, a keeper's house ... Half-day kayaking trips take paddlers on a journey along the cliffs to Waterside Beach and then up Long Marsh Creek to a saltwater lake where there are mussel and oyster farms ... In season through Labor Day weekend, students at the adventure center teach visitors how to climb and rappel the area's sandstone and sedimentary cliffs. (Boston Globe)
Being on an island you can go just so far and with the rocky cliffs you end up running around the house like a raccoon in low gear. You can't pump iron at the lighthouse because it would rust so you pump rocks. (Daily Triplicate)
Cathedral, castle and cliffs ... From this point of the continent, the expansive views of the glorious ocean with fierce waves lapping up the cliffs are unforgettable. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
The cliffs, bluffs and wild grasses draw people in search of the unplugged life: nature lovers, birders, hikers, families and artists ... "It's its own little world. Plus, it's beautiful the surf, cliffs, water and the little shacks. Everywhere you look there's something you can paint.". (Chicago Tribune)
As that study recommended, drainage paths were built in 2003 at some bluffs above the track to divert runoff water coming from Del Mar that was flowing into the cliffs and weakening them. In the latest project, crews will drill 136 holes into the cliffs, most on the western side of the track ... The concrete will have an salmon tint, so that as the bluff erodes the concrete will blend in with the cliffs. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Single- and two-story pastel-colored homes with Mediterranean-style, barrel-tiled roofs are tucked away amid lush, tropical vegetation, while other, more stately homes are perched on cliffs overlooking one or more of the magnificent beaches that draw visitors to this inviting enclave ... It's a bit of a trek to reach, accessible only on foot, but once visitors catch a glimpse of the white sand, blue water, and smooth basalt cliffs, they are usually hooked. (Boston Globe)
Last modified Saturday, July 7, 2007 11:04 PM PDT. Trestles in San Clemente North County Times File Photo. (North County Times)
At dusk, bank swallows caught flying insects after emerging from small caves they had chipped out of steep riverbank cliffs. The water, which comes from the Upper Owens River, began its journey high in the Sierra Nevada. (Los Angeles Times)
a green lagoon inside a cliff-backed cove that was once the crater of a volcano, is best seen when the afternoon sun brings out the many colors of its surrounding cliffs ... Drive or arrive by boat from Playa Blanca at Playa Papagayo, nearly hidden under tall jagged cliffs. (Suite101.com)
The speed of coastal erosion on Alaska's far northern coast has doubled over the past 50 years and coastal cliffs saturated with melting permafrost have crumbled into the sea as the world's climate has warmed, scientists report. Using evidence from satellite observations and aerial photographs, two geologists at the U.S. Geological Survey have concluded that pack ice shrinking rapidly over the Beaufort Sea has probably caused the waves to surge more powerfully against the weakened cliffs. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
We look at cloudy skies and long beaches and wave-splashed cliffs, at fisherfolk and sailing boats and, of course, the crumbling rock arch at Etretat, which is probably the most painted geological feature (here we see it in the work of Boudin, Jong-kind, Courbet, and of course Monet). The visitor must depend on the wall texts to draw this show together thematically. (Times Online)
Take the coast road between San Francisco and Los Angeles for some of California's finest views: rocky sea cliffs, roaring surf, sandy coves, wildlife and historic towns ... For visitors touring California, taking this road between San Francisco and Los Angeles opens up a variety of coastal scenery, from rugged sea cliffs and pounding surf to nature preserves and rural towns a world away from their big-city anchors ... This scenic drive runs to Natural Bridges State Beach, where the sea has... (Suite101.com)
The fee has alarmed many homeowners in Solana Beach, where fragile cliffs have produced the largest number of sea-wall applications compared with any other 1 -mile coastline in Southern California. In 2005, the Las Brisas homeowners became the second, and so far the last, group of property owners to be assessed the recreation-loss fee. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Every winding turn of the well-kept roads offer majestic views over deep-green pastures, shimmering fjords or steep cliffs towering over the Atlantic swell ... "If you take the power of 1 kilometer off these cliffs there is enough energy in those waves for one year of electricity consumption in the Faeroe Islands," says Olavur Gregersen, the head of SeWave Ltd., a small Faeroese wave energy company. (CNN -- International)
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