Sentences with phrase «as nearby rivers»

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As he entered the water, he saw across the river an Indian woman from a nearby village who had come for her evening bath.

The Samara of Marco Polo's account, and the nearby Basma to which he refers, have been identified as Samudra and Pasé, two towns separated by the Pasé River, a short distance above Perlak.

It's really a sight as the clear river water swirls around the top of the watermelon, just off the bank with some stragically placed rocks placed nearby to stop it from being taken downstream and picked off by someone in a cabin in the next county.

In addition to serving the families on base, Camp Lejeune works with the nearby Marine Corps Air Station New River, as well as the Onslow County (N.C.) Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Jacksonville (N.C.) Recreation and Parks Department to serve the 2,500 children that sign up for their youth sports offerings each year.

Nearby Lake County offers unparalleled opportunities for fishing and boating as well as river tubing in Alexander Springs.

(WBEN) Despite a steady drizzle, new views of the Niagara River, the Bird Island Pier, Canada and the Peace Bridge were in the spotlight Tuesday morning as Congressman Brian Higgins celebrated the completion of a new trail project that includes a pedestrian bridge over the NYS Thruway, echoing the bridge to Canada nearby.

On Monday, as many as nine or 10 cars on the CSX train erupted in flames following the derailment, and at least one careened into the nearby Kanawha River.

Nearly all water needed to supply cities, farms, and industry accumulates as snow in nearby or distant mountain ranges melts and runs down into rivers used to irrigate crops, sustains fish and wildlife, and quenches...

For ores that contain even less concentrated uranium — McArthur River is the most concentrated active mine — the proportion of waste in radium and other radioactive elements (as well as toxic heavy metals such as arsenic and mercury) is even higher — and McArthur River's uranium is much less concentrated than the mines of the past like nearby Rabbit Lake or Shinkolobwe in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Katanga Province.

Tap water in Charleston, West Virginia, and nearby communities will remain unsafe in the coming days, an official said on Saturday as residents spent a third day unable to bathe, shower or drink from the faucet due to a chemical spill tainting the Elk River.

They stalked deer as the animals drank from an ancient lake and gathered hackberries and nuts from chestnut and walnut trees lining nearby rivers.

As much a third of the glacial ice above the crater has melted — it had been up to 250 meters thick in spots — raising the level of a nearby river by nearly a meter and covering some roads.

As fertilizer used on Midwestern corn and soybeans runs off fields and into nearby streams, it ends up, eventually, in the Mississippi River.

A few less than intriguing things then take place, such as Tiger Lily explaining to Peter that he will know the truth about his mother when he submerges himself in a nearby river, because the river has somehow been imbued with his mum's memories, and can show it all to him in the form of poorly - constructed animation.

Nature field trips to such places as the nearby Fox River can be a wise social investment as well.

You will be set between the large Prince William Forest Park and the Potomac River, and several other parks are nearby as well.

Leash your pets if you have frozen ponds, lakes or rivers nearby, as loose pets can break through ice and quickly succumb to hypothermia before trained ice - rescue personnel can arrive.

You can relax in the bubbles while taking in views of the Kapamba river and a nearby plain where the natural springs attract large herds of free - roaming game such as thirsty elephants, lions, and large herds of buffalo.

It's not as homely, woody or popular as nearby Pilgrim's Rest, but Graskop is a cool place to stop by and a good jump - off point to check out Blyde River Canyon.

Nearby to prime locations such as the Alamo and the scenic River Walk, bask in the Hotel's inviting setting, showcasing a myriad of dining options, accommodation and event space styles, and a timeless charm.

And while you're here be sure to bliss out at the onsite spa, and order the Big Sur Jade Stone Therapy, a treatment that utilizes warmed pieces of local jade collected from nearby beaches, as well as basalt river rocks and cooled marble.

As you leisurely raft along this tranquil river, you might spot one of the more than 300 species of birds from the nearby Palo Verde National Park.

It's the ideal starting point to visit some surrounding locations as the National Park, nearby rafting rivers and canopy tours, surfing or horseback riding.

Your excursion today is to nearby St Goar where you embark on a panoramic cruise, taking in the beautiful scenery of the Rhine River and venturing out as far as the famous Lorelei Rock, as you travel to Rüdesheim where you enjoy free time.

The underground river is a tributary of the nearby Dordogne River, and one of its highlights is the Grande Pendeloque; an enormous sixty - metre stalactite which is suspended above a subterranean body of water known as the Rain river is a tributary of the nearby Dordogne River, and one of its highlights is the Grande Pendeloque; an enormous sixty - metre stalactite which is suspended above a subterranean body of water known as the Rain River, and one of its highlights is the Grande Pendeloque; an enormous sixty - metre stalactite which is suspended above a subterranean body of water known as the Rain lake.

Many wineries and vineyards are nearby, as well as the Russian River resort area, the Sonoma Coast along the Pacific Ocean, Jack London State Historic Park, and the redwood trees of Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve.

Areas to unwind and reminisce over the days spectacular outings to the nearby tourist attractions such as the lush vineyards of the Barossa, pristine beaches of Victor Harbor, the wetlands of the beautiful River Murray, or the breathtaking views of the Adelaide Hills.

A flat screen TV faced the bed, although the views from a balcony provided a glimpse into a portion of the Watergate Complex and the Potomac River, as well as parts of nearby Georgetown, and competed with the television many a time.

From this moment on, alongside four hours of Spanish classes daily, they will enjoy exciting sportive and cultural daily activities such as a hike to the nearby ruins of Pisac with a guided tour, an excursion to the salt mines, a salsa dancing class, a Peruvian cooking class, a music class, a bonfire and a day of river rafting.

The nearby Coal River Valley is an easy day trip for Pinot Noir tastings; come back for dinner at Garagistes ($ $ $), which serves seasonal dishes such as slow - roasted lamb saddle with salt - baked celeriac.

The Garden Island of Kauai has a number of geographic wonders, such as the nearby Wailua River, Fern Grotto, and Lydgate Park.

The Thai capital, Bangkok and the nearby provinces surround the base of the Chao Phraya river delta as it empties out into the Gulf of Thailand.

It is also possible to take tours to places nearby, such as turtle watching at night, white river rafting on the Pacuare river, hiking through the Chocalate Forest and experiencing how chocolate is made and much more.

Visitors can also explore a wide variety of nearby recreational activities, such as local wineries, preserved caves and accessibility to a gorgeous nine - mile hiking and biking trail on the bank of the San Gabriel River.

The Luangprabang View Hotel is a well - posed four - star resort situated atop a hill that enjoys a view overlooking not only the historic town, but also the mountains and river scenery that surround it.The hotel features an exterior designed by a local designer that has crafted a modern interpretation of classic Lao architecture.Some notable highlights of a stay in Luang Prabang include a slow ride on the Mekong River, a visit to the Pak Ou Caves and nearby Lao distilleries, as well as a stroll through historic Luang Prabang for some shopping at the Handicraft Market, and a lesson in history at the Royal Palace Muriver scenery that surround it.The hotel features an exterior designed by a local designer that has crafted a modern interpretation of classic Lao architecture.Some notable highlights of a stay in Luang Prabang include a slow ride on the Mekong River, a visit to the Pak Ou Caves and nearby Lao distilleries, as well as a stroll through historic Luang Prabang for some shopping at the Handicraft Market, and a lesson in history at the Royal Palace MuRiver, a visit to the Pak Ou Caves and nearby Lao distilleries, as well as a stroll through historic Luang Prabang for some shopping at the Handicraft Market, and a lesson in history at the Royal Palace Museum.

Located in central Vietnam, overlooking the Song Nhat Le River, the new upscale property known as Mövenpick Hotel Quảng Bình will feature 219 guest rooms, four food and beverage outlets and private beach access for hotel guests at nearby Nhat Le Beach.

And on the mainland, nearby attractions include hiking through the vast Cockscomb Basin Nature Reserve (home to some of Central America's last surviving jaguars), learning about native wildlife and plants on a boat trip up the aptly named Monkey River, and touring ancient Maya ruins such as Nim Li Punit and Lubantuum.

At the centre of the Park is the small mining township of Jabiru, which offers a range of services and accommodation and serves as a touring centre for the wetlands of the nearby Mary River National Park, home to millions of birds and plentiful barramundi.

The Trancura River nearby has white water rafting as well as fly - fishing.

Our eco friendly property also provides direct trail access to the Moab wilderness, as well as other attractions such as the Colorado River, a nearby vineyard and National parks.

In addition, we have selected gallery quality driftwood pieces from the nearby beach and river bed as well as several Nicaraguan themed «Primitivista» framed oils from Luis Alvarado.

Listening to the sound of water flowing at a river nearby and wind blowing as I sat on the ledge here, this is peace..

The various streams, waterfalls and pools that carve through the grounds at Rio Chico spring directly from the same mountain source as nearby Dunn's River.

There are plenty of tourist attractions nearby, such as Robinsons Place Palawan within 5.23 km, and Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (Underground River) within 51.58 km.

Riverside Majestic Hotel, where we treat you with majesty, is strategically located in the heart of Kuchingâ $ ™ s business, entertainment, dining and shopping district just 20 minutes drive from the Kuching International Airport.With a designated 18th floor for meeting suites, it is the ideal place for business meetings and leisure.Overlooking the Sarawak River, the hotel commands a panoramic view of the city and the Kuching Waterfront across, where fitness enthusiasts enjoy their morning jogs and evening strolls along the 1.7 km scenic stretch.Exploring Kuching along this trail will lead to tourists attractions nearby such as the Chinese Museum, Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, Fort Margherita and souvenir bargaining hot spot, the Main Bazaar.

The beach offers miles of undeveloped shoreline as well as nearby coastal marshes, rivers, and bays for even more opportunities to explore.

Secure parking is offered, and nearby a variety of activities can be experienced such as cat fishing, river swimming and boat rides, as well as bird watching and golf.

However, river walks and golf courses nearby (as well as Sweet Heart Abbey six miles away) mean you'll find rest and relaxation in every direction!

Kennett River has beautiful walks, nearby, including the Grey River Reserve where glow worms can be spotting by night, however you'll be able to spot Koalas in the trees all around the town as well as birds and other wildlife.

The town sits at the junction of two rivers so kayaking and water sports are popular, but a small group of Mayan ruins are nearby, and nature tours are popular there as well.