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1. Top Cruising Destinations in California November 08, 2008 First up is the Oakland Estuary. Here you can get excellent views of the Oakland port facilities. You can also observe planes taking off and leaving the nearby Alameda Naval Air Station. There are a variety of water craft in these waters and you can find a variety of public marinas. You can also enjoy scenic views of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge at night. For a different place to visit then consider Ballena Bay. Not many people visit this area. There isn't much to this bay aside from the scene. There is only one restaurant with a small garden patio to enjoy. However, if you want a secl... (read more) Author: Robert Bell

2. Macau: a great attraction for travelers from all around the world October 30, 2008 Macau, is a southern coast city of China. It is located at the south of Guangdong Province, on the tip of the peninsula formed by the Xijiang (West River) on the west and the Zhujiang (Pearl River) estuary on the east. Macau is situated 145 km southwest of Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province and 60 km western side of Hong Kong. It is next to the Zhuhai Special Economic Zone. Macau facing the South China Sea in the south and east has thriving industries such as electronics, textiles and toys. There is also a remarkable Macau tourism industry that features a wide range of hotels, resor... (read more) Author: Liza Thomas

3. Tour and Travel Destination Liverpool September 02, 2008 Liverpool is a fantastic city for new age traveler. It lies on the east bank of the Mersey estuary. At the beginning of this city it was small but now it is one of the largest trading cities in U.K. As the name Liverpool came in our mind it reminds us of the great football giant, Everton and Liverpool are the two teams that plays in premiership league. It is a city of diversity and there is so much to see in Liverpool. You will really enjoy in the natural beauties of the Liverpool. This city is the mixture of art, culture and heritage .Along the Merseyside is the historical Albert Dock,... (read more) Author: David Shang

4. A Brief History of York August 24, 2008 Yorkshire is a picturesque county with mountainous landscapes divided by valleys of rich meadows, the famous dales, open moors, ancient villages and industrial towns. It borders the North Sea from the Humber Estuary north to Cleveland and stretches all the way to Cumbria, Lancashire and Greater Manchester and is England's largest county. In the 9th century Yorkshire was split into North, East and West Ridings, but in 1974 was divided into four parts - North, South, East and West, of which York is the regional capital. Natural resources have been mined in Yorkshire for centuries and its ... (read more) Author: Caron Bednorze

5. Gateway to success promised for investors January 03, 2008 In these times of credit crunches and talk of property performing badly, those looking at property investment, be it in the commercial or residential sectors, are often confronted with gloomy news. Such pessimism, however, frequently ignores the many works in progress which promise to offer new opportunities for investors. East London and the Thames Estuary is one such area, with both the 2012 Olympics and the Thames Gateway project potentially creating a huge array of new investment prospects and economic development. The Gateway has had its critics and its queries, as any large project, n... (read more) Author: Jim Barnaby

6. Mosquito Lagoon, The Big One Got Away October 28, 2007 Mosquito Lagoon is a fairly large but shallow salt water estuary along the Atlantic Ocean eastern shore in Central Florida. This inlet is protected by a coastal barrier that separates it from the ocean. To the north of this estuary are the cities of Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach. To the south of this body of water is John F. Kennedy Space Center. West of this lagoon is the Indian River Lagoon. The closet city is Titusville, just west of both the Indian River Lagoon and the Mosquito Lagoon. A major highway (I-95) runs through Titusville and parallel to the two lagoons. The lagoons are sepa... (read more) Author: William C Harrison

7. The Mythical Rias of My Camping Mall September 03, 2007 A RIA, as defined by - *Wikipedia, is a “submergent coastal landform, often known as a drowned valley or drowned river valley. Rias are almost always estuaries. Rias form where sea levels rise relative to the land either as a result of eustatic sea level change; where the global sea levels rise or isostatic sea level change; where the land sinks. When this happens valleys which were previously at sea level become submerged. The result is often a very large estuary at the mouth of a relatively insignificant river (or else sediments would quickly fill the ria). The Kingsbridge Estuary is an e... (read more) Author: William C Harrison

8. Jenner properties for sale overlooking the tranquil Estuary of the Russian River August 16, 2007 The beauty of Jenner properties for sale attracts many people who are looking for a quiet, out-of-the-way town to live in or as property to rent out to vacationers. You will find the small town of Jenner situated on the Russian River where it flows out into the sea and most of the surrounding area is an estuary making it perfect for environmentally caring people to live in and work from. The Jenner real estate agent can find the best possible home for you and your family whether you want to overlook the River or the sea, or even if you prefer to be closer to the center of town. The variou... (read more) Author: Deborah Melancon

9. Seen One Morning From Hadleigh Castle July 16, 2007 Seen One Morning From Hadleigh Castle I think most of us could have forecast that June (of 2007) would have been the wettest in recorded history! What a very soggy month! But there was one day, just one day, a chilly one, between the last rains of June when the sun shone in a bright blue, cloudless sky. It was the day when my two dogs, the Boys, seemed happy to be out and about up at the Castle grounds to meet their buddies and, in the case of Ollie, have some fun with them. Ollie is a highly social animal and, in the main, enjoys the company of other dogs. ... (read more) Author: Brian MacDonald

10. Buenos Aires— "La Reina Del Plata" April 06, 2007 Holiday Velvet, a website providing listings for bed and breakfasts, villas, hotels and Luxury apartments in Buenos Aires">The Queen of the Plata Region (La Reina Del Plata), Buenos Aires is a beautiful city of Argentina. Buenos Aires, meaning Fair Winds, was originally called “Ciudad de la Santísima Trinidad y Puerto de Santa María de los Buenos Aires” (City of the Most Holy Trinity and Port of Saint Mary of the Fair Winds). Located in the East-Central Argentina, on an estuary of the Río de la Plata, Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina. Situated about 150 mi (240 km... (read more) Author: Orson Johnson

11. Knysna in South Africa is surrounded by mountains and sea. March 03, 2007 Knysna, as a tourist destination, offers an eclectic mix of attractions and activities - something for everyone. Diverse in its mix of people and its surroundings, this diversity is reflected in a range of choices of eco-tourism, cultural-tourism and heritage-tourism. Knysna is situated on South Africa's only National Lake, which is also the country's largest permanent estuary. The waters of the Indian Ocean channel through two large sandstone cliffs, The Heads, forming the gateway to the old harbour (Thesens Jetty) from where ships carried timber to the far corners of the globe, into th... (read more) Author: Gerald Crawford

12. The 'Richard Montgomery' February 05, 2007 The ‘Richard Montgomery’ In 1976 Stephen Barlay published his novel ‘Blockbuster’. This was an excellent rip-roaring yarn about a group of terrorists who place a bomb on board a sunken ship full of explosives in the Thames Estuary and hold the country to a £1 million ransom. But it’s a story that could happen, as Barlay’s book is based on a real shipwreck! The ship is the ss Richard Montgomery which was one of the many Liberty ships built during the last war. Built in 1943 in Jacksonville, Florida, the ship was loaded in August 1944 with around 7,000 tons of munitions and sailed... (read more) Author: Brian MacDonald

13. Bizarre aquarium and fish care December 06, 2006 How to Care for Bizarre Fish Sailfin Mollies belong to the family of Poeciliida. The fish has long dorsal fins, which are raised high. The Molly species tend to arrive from the river estuary and coastal zones of Yucatan. You can purchase a selection of these fish in pet stores. The fish has desirable colors, which include blue-green covers of metallically marks. The fins are orange-black, which the female is distinguished by her blue-gray fins. Water Conditions Sailfin Mollies prefer to dwell in warm climates. The water temperature should be set at 73 and no higher than 82 degr... (read more) Author: John Ugoshowa

14. The Solway Coast August 14, 2006 The Solway Coast is a tide-washed estuary between southwest Scotland and northwest Cumbria. The narrowing of Solway Firth, the bore tides and strong currents, and the flat land creates mud flats and marsh. Salmon and sea trout are caught in nets with the incoming tide. In Cumbria the marshes extend between Grune Point at Morecambe Bays mouth to near Gretna at the estuary’s head. Sheep have grazed in these marshes for centuries past. The grasses of the salt marsh created by the tides are growing yearly. Rockcliffe, one of the marshes, leads to Esk Boathouse. ... (read more) Author: Jim Mann

15. Spain's Donana National Park (and the nearby Paradores) July 17, 2006 http://www.SpainParador.com">Spain's Donaña National Park (and the nearby Paradores) This park is one of Europe's largest fluvial wetlands, and a wondrous gift from Nature. This area of 1,300 sq. kilometers was declared a national park in 1969, and UNESCO declared it a Biosphere Reserve in 1971. It was then named a Human Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994. This incredible area began its like thousands of years ago as an estuary of what is now the Gudalquivir river. Gradually filled in with silt and blocked from the sea by the building up of a huge sand berm that stretches for miles,... (read more) Author: Gary Bumpas

16. ss richard montgomery matter Thames March 04, 2006 The Liberty ship ss richard montgomery is a time-bomb waiting for a terrorist to give Britain its first real tsunami and, maybe, worse. This film shows what can happen when a government conceals something very dangerous from its own people. Fact: The US explosives carrier Richard Montgomery sank in the Thames Estuary in August 1944. It was loaded with 1500 tons of explosive munitions. The Admiralty decided to leave the wreck and its dangerous cargo undisturbed. The wreck lies just a few hundred yards offshore between an oil refinery and the several towns. Southend on Sea is just a couple ... (read more) Author: ron angel

17. Liverpool December 26, 2005 Liverpool Introduction Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in the North West of England. Liverpool is one of England's core cities, situated along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary, with the city centre located about 5 miles inland from the Irish Sea. Liverpool has a varied topography being built across a ridge of hills rising up to a height of around 70 metres above sea-level at Everton Hill. History In 1190 the place was known as 'Liuerpul', meaning a pool or creek with muddy water. Other origins of the name have been suggested, including 'elverpool', a refe... (read more) Author: Nivedita Bala

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