Ocean Beach may be known for its stellar surfing and savory foods, but it is also known for its historic buildings and architecture. One notable building is the Kraft Building which was built in 1927 for medical purposes. It was owned by Fred Kraft and housed a drug store that contained a soda fountain downstairs. It was also occupied by the historic Seaside grill, which was claimed to have the best pies in town. Rumor also has it that Charles Lindbergh was a common patron here. He would…
What is your topic? The topic I have chosen to study is the Aquarius Festival held in Nimbin, NSW. The 9 day festival from May 12th to 21st 1973 may have been the best thing to happen to Nimbin. The dying dairy town in desperate need of business was approached by the Australian Union of students and asked to hold an alternative lifestyle festival on the showground of the town. Although the values of the conservative town members differed from the alternative festival attendees they agreed for…
the coasts, the data was flawed and incomplete. She wanted to be able to develop a program that monitored live birds as well as carcasses. Between 1998 and 2000, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation awarded her a grant, and a program director was hired. Who Participates in the Surveys There are many volunteers from young children to retired senior citizens. The volunteers don't have years of education, research grants, or specialized knowledge. The volunteers all have a love of the coast…
Enjoy a holiday break at one of these Florida Beaches With over 1,000 miles of beaches lining the Florida coastline, it’s no mystery why Florida has become one of the top holiday destinations for travelers. From the Northern region to the Southern region of the state, there is no other destination that offers so much diversity. Amelia Island, situated on the Northeastern corner of Florida abounds with Southern charm. First time visitors to the region will discover 13 miles of rolling dunes,…
Sidebar: The largest tsunami wave ever recorded happened in 1958. An earthquake triggered a massive rockslide on the shore of Lituya Bay in southeast Alaska. Almost forty million tons of rocks splashed into bay. The sudden impact generated a tsunami that crashed against the other shoreline, flooding the area. The local tsunami traveled down the length of the bay and into the Gulf of Alaska, taking millions of trees as it blasted through the water. The wave reached a run-up height of 1,720 feet.…
The West Coast Sea at high tide forms the blowhole effect. The sea spray and the waves at high tide are especially distinctive in carving out the pancake feature. The term Pancake is scientifically described as stylobedding. This means that the layers of Limestone…
#ADVENTOURTOWGLAN: The Great Glan Gourmet Getaway Glan, Sarangani Province has risen in the last years where more people than ever before have turned their eyes towards the province as one of the best spots to visit when in Mindanao. And through the creative initiative of the dashing Tourism Officer, Lodar Escobillo - I had a unique opportunity to experience Glan through it's food and beaches while knowing the story behind its fascinating history. Glan is undoubtedly a must visit because of…
destinations for a magical beach break. Zanzibar Island features an entire eastern coast full of miles of white sandy pristine beaches coupled with an ideal Zanzibar weather that makes it possible to tour the island throughout the year. There is so much to do and…
Koggala is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka near Galle. It is governed by Habaraduwa city council. Koggala became world famous for its long scenic beach and lagoon. Koggala is surrounded on one side by a reef and on the other by a huge Koggala Lake, where the many tributaries of the Koggala Oya drained. It is located about 139 km south of Colombo, and is situated at a height of 3 meters (9.8 ft.) Above the sea level. Due to rise of tourism infrastructure development have increased in…
The Perfect Gold Coast Holiday Accommodation Finding the right Gold Coast occasion settlement will guarantee that you have an occasion to recollect. Arranging a trek to Australia's dazzling Coast? Who wouldn't be enticed by a destination that offers the world's most excellent shorelines, best surfing conditions, splendid night life and also a lot of family-accommodating fun? Australia's Gold Coast is a most loved of local people, as well as of explorers around the world. As it is such a…