A combined Union force initiated operations to close Mobile Bay to blockade running. Some Union forces landed on Dauphin Island and laid siege to Fort Gaines. On August 5, Farragut’s Union fleet of eighteen ships entered Mobile Bay and received a devastating fire from Forts Gaines and Morgan and other points. After passing the forts, Farragut forced the Confederate naval forces, under Adm. Franklin Buchanan, to surrender, which effectively closed Mobile Bay. By August 23, Fort Morgan, the last big holdout, fell, shutting down the port.…
The Big Bonanza Coast Introduction The Big Bonanza Coast is a hypothetical coast, but it's issues are seen in real coasts all around Australia. This coast is highly valuable in many ways to its stakeholders for its great deal of assets. These assets include beaches, woodland, estuary and wineries and farms. Values include cultural, aesthetic, ecological and economic values.…
Atlantic City" redirects here. For other uses, see Atlantic City (disambiguation). Atlantic City, New Jersey City City of Atlantic City Atlantic City skyline from 47th floor of Revel Atlantic City skyline from 47th floor of Revel Official logo of Atlantic City, New Jersey Logo Nickname(s): " AC" Motto: "Do AC"…
On December 16, 1896, Griffith donated 3,015 acres of Rancho Los Feliz to Los Angeles and Griffith Park was born. Griffith insisted that this park would be a place of recreation and rest for the masses. When Griffith donated the land he specifically told the council, the park needs to be “a resort for the rank and file, for the plain people.” This donation was compared to a Christmas gift when Harris Newmark wrote that Griffith "so generously filled the stocking of Los Angeles with his immensely important gift of Griffith Park, with its three thousand and more diversified acres, magnificent heights, and picturesque roadways... the second largest pleasure ground in the world.…
Jersey Shore was a popular TV show on MTV between 2009 and 2012 about “Guidos”, or Americans of Italian descent in their twenties who rented a house together on the Jersey Shore, which was aimed at teenagers and people under thirty. Jersey Shore is affecting our culture in a negative way because the majority of people that watched it might have thought differently about Italians and think that’s all that they do. At one point, Jersey Shore became one of the most watched TV shows and I think it influenced some slang we use today. MTV is famous for making popular TV shows and sucking people in to watching them. They are really good at making reality shows.…
Delray Beach residents enjoy over 230 days of sunshine each year and about 120 days annually with measurable precipitation and close to double the national average rainfall. No snow, of course, in this southern Florida location but the heat and humidity can be too much for some. In July, high temperatures reach a reasonable 91 degrees while the January low is 58 degrees. But it is the humidity that impacts comfort the most and you will feel it the moment you step outdoors throughout much of the year. If you are not familiar with a humid climate, you will definitely want to vacation in the region before taking the leap to buy a vacation home here.…
Mission Bay Beach is a peaceful place if one were to want a relaxing day at the beach. In the distance, the ocean is calm and the waves are small. Anyone would feel at peace in this environment. the smell of the salty sea and the sound of seagulls are brought to a minimum. For example, the birds hardly invade privacy, and the salted air doesn’t distract people from the food.…
Russian Immigrants in Brighton beach Brighton beach is a neighborhood that’s located on the Oceanside of the southern part of the New York City. It’s located near the Coney Island. According to the census taken in 2010 by the United States census the neighborhood had more than 110,000 residents. Brighton beach is connected by Coney Island at ocean park way to the west and Manhattan Beach at Corbin place to the east.…
It was my first time away from my family for more than a day or two. Camp seemed like a different place to me. It was fun with all sorts of activities to do you could do, any one of them. I remember making rope by spinning 3 pieces twine around each other. Making rope is the only fun thing that I can…
If you are planning a move to Southern California, you may want to consider Arcadia, CA. While Arcadia is eclipsed in population by several Los Angeles County cities including Los Angeles and Pasadena, Arcadia has a variety of entertainment opportunities for residents and visitors alike to enjoy. Santa Anita Park If you like horse racing, Santa Anita Park is a place you will not want to miss. Whether you want to bet on the races or you just want to experience a race, Santa Anita Park is a great place to visit.…
San Pedro What I wish I could be able to experience again for the first time would have to be able to go visit San Pedro for the first time. For instance, I loved sight-seeing looking at the beautiful blue ocean. Being able to do activities while visiting and enjoying it. Also, while being at San Pedro they have a wide variety of restaurants to choose from. The ocean is beautiful on the eyes, but there are other various types of places to see.…
A dventure, fun, relaxation…you’ll find it all on Alabama’s white-sand beaches. For years, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach remained a little-known vacation treasure, but more and more families are discovering the 32 miles of soft sand and clear waters that lace the edges of Alabama--situated between Mobile, Ala. and Pensacola, Fla., and bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the south, Mobile Bay to the west, and Perdido Bay to the east. There’s no better way to unwind from everyday life than spending your days building sandcastles and soaking up the sun. Seagulls singing, waves crashing, children laughing; it’s everything you need to discover a whole new state of relaxation. What to Do & See A gendas are for work, the beach is for play.…
The beaches of St. Petersburg, FL boast more than 30 miles of sugary white sands, tranquil shallow seas, serene shores and dazzling sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico, creating breathtaking scenes as uniquely incredible as the beaches along its shoreline. Each beach has its own identity and appeal, attracting people from both near and far. There are more than a dozen beaches in this area and some are more popular than others. Let’s look at what makes some of St. Petersburg beaches so special. Clearwater Beach is one of the top ranking beaches in Florida and is known for its gorgeous white quartz sand and sparkling waters.…
Miami Beach is a well-known city in Southeast Florida and a popular tourist destination. It is situated on a 7.1 square mile island where millions bombard its white sandy beaches year in and year out. Recently, Miami Beach is seen as more than a place to get a good suntan, it is an entertainment mecca for the wealthy and those who choose to wallow in the lap of luxury. Miami Beach is rated the top City Beach in Southeast Florida. This world-class beach is adorned with palm trees, fine promenades and trademark hotels, and the landscape is dominated by high-rises.…
My day at Coney Island was a special day for me and my family. Coney Island is a fun and is a special place to go. Me and my family go to Coney Island every summer. It opens only in the summer or in the spring Coney island is a water park and rides to make kids have fun. We go to have fun and we go to have a fun day.…