Sentences with phrase «coastal dunes»

Unlike traditional beachfront development, St. Joe's beach communities are built behind the coastal dunes and connected to the beach with boardwalks.

Providing a broad range of ecosystems from intertidal zones to coastal dunes systems and Sierra Nevada high country, they are:

I first learnt about The Coorong — a narrow lagoon that runs parallel with coastal dunes for 140 km in southern Australia — when I saw the 1976 film «Storm Boy», the story of a boy and a Pelican.

Surrounded by a conservation zone of coastal dunes dotted with Mexican palms, button mangroves and sea grapes, the resort's low - slung buildings blend harmoniously into the landscape.

Pacific coastal dunes, the bio-diversity of the Baja Peninsula desert and the hilly terrain surrounding Cabo San Lucas provide a rich and dramatic setting for a golf course that is destined to be included in the discussion of the world's best.

Its 400,000 acres are home to eight distinct ecosystems — moving from the mangrove, wallum, and banksia forests of the west and into the subtropical rainforest of the interior, skirting clear dune lakes and bouncing through «wet» and «dry» eucalyptus forests, before finally emerging on the wind - lashed coastal dunes of the expansive eastern beach, is literally a trip through time.

If you walk north on the inland side of the estuary, you will find the beginning of the highest coastal dunes in the world.

The country's now third - largest protected area in St Lucia includes Lake St Lucia and spans 280 km of coastline, a natural ensemble of lakes, swamp forest, ancient coastal dunes, and an estuarine system, with World Heritage status.

This Sodwana Bay dive site is situated in coastal dunes and is part of the greater, well preserved, iSimangaliso Wetland Park (previously St Lucia Wetland Park) north of Durban.

Many beaches are protected by national parks and have scenic headlands and coastal dunes with vegetation that ranges from tropical to temperate.

Covering a total area of 1 040 km ² (400 square miles or 257,000 acres), it has numerous freshwater inland lakes, coastal dunes, closed - canopy forests and large open plains.

They thrive in sandhill scrub and coastal dunes.

Also, rare plants native to coastal dunes are potentially at risk.

A patchwork of lake systems, the bulk of the country's remaining swamp forests, Africa's largest estuarine system, 25 000 year - old coastal dunes, 220 km of beach, coastal forest, grasslands, coral reefs and a rich underwater life combine to make the park one of the country's most popular destinations.

From the shallow inlets near Port Albert to the wide open waterways of Lakes Entrance, Ninety Mile Beach is a stretch of golden sand and coastal dunes that separates the Gippsland Lakes from the crashing waves of Bass Strait.

Swathes of untouched coastline, coral reefs, long sandy beaches, coastal dunes, lakes and the chance to see elephant, buffalo, rhino, zebra, eland, kudu, and over 521 species of bird

Go three miles south of Pismo Beach to find Oceano Dunes Preserve, one of the most expansive coastal dunes left in California.

Bacterial colonies are known to help cement coastal dunes and desert soil, but up to now their role in building rock formations has been unknown.

You will be fascinated by the fragile beauty of coastal dunes and inspired by the Appalachians, some of the oldest mountains on the planet.

Fraser Island provides a globally significant example of geological processes and biological evolution, including: complex coastal dune formations that are still evolving; an array of lakes that is exceptional in terms of number, diversity, age and the evidence of dynamic and developmental stages; and outstanding examples of ecosystems that have developed in response to maritime conditions and poor soils in coastal dune formations.

The immense sand blows and cliffs of coloured sands are part of the longest and most complete age sequence of coastal dune systems in the world and they are still evolving.

In 2008, the Merrie Way parking facilities were expanded, views restored, and coastal dune scrub and wetland habitat protected.

Santa Rosa Beach and much of this stretch of the Emerald Coast is known for its powder - white sand, and beautiful dunes lining the ocean creating brackish water inlets and coastal dune lakes — a rarity around the world.

In the U.S. a volunteer travel package might include a day of coastal dune replanting in addition to a generous amount of kayaking and wine tasting.

New Urbanist enclave on the Panhandle made up of a David Rockwell — designed inn and rental residences near a coastal dune lake.

Bretton Beach Crest resort consists of 9 comfortably furnished self catering beach cottages in a superb setting in the natural coastal dune forest, all within 100m of the beach and private from each other.

Most of this beautiful part of the world was once a coastal dune forest system and there are still parts...

The capacious balcony displays breathtaking views of the pool area, coastal dune lakes and beyond to the most famed crystal - clear waters of the Gulf coast.

While it may sound like a bad game of darts being tossed at a map, each of these locations — along with Australia, South Carolina, and Oregon — are home to a rare global phenomenon called coastal dune lakes.

There are eighteen miles of bike paths along the beach and coastal dune lakes which makes exercise a fun and interesting event.

The major vegetative community types on the islands include coastal dune, coastal bluff, coastal sage scrub, grasslands, chaparral, island oak woodlands, mixed hardwood woodlands, pine stands, and riparian areas.

Smaller but no less significant vegetation communities include coastal dune, baccharis scrub, caliche scrub, and wetlands.

Be sure to canoe or kayak out to the 100 - acre coastal dune lake!

Stroll along the wooded boardwalk, which leads across the larger of two coastal dune lakes, and a protected wildlife area

Destin Pointe is a one of a kind gated island community that offers two pools, two coastal dune lakes, shuffle board and tennis courts.

The private villa is situated in a beautiful setting, nestled in a coastal dune forest in a secure holiday resort complex in Chintsa.

For an unforgettable experience, wind through the surreal shifting landscapes of Oso Flaco Lake, where a boardwalk leads through a section of one of the world's largest coastal dune systems.

Carefully constructed into the coastal dune forest, Thonga Beach Lodge takes full advantage of its incredible position while being in complete harmony with the environment.

Enjoy the rare coastal dune lake located on property where you can fish, kayak, and canoe or just take in its natural beauty.

This rental offers a master suite on the main level and a private master suite upstairs with a private sitting area and oversized rooftop balcony offering sweeping views of the rare coastal dune lake and colorful Gulf of Mexico.

Located in the west part of the building enjoy first floor partial views of the gulf through the nature preserve and views of 2 pools and the coastal dune lake from your private balcony.

Located in the west part of the building enjoy first - floor partial views of the gulf through the nature preserve and views of 2 pools and the coastal dune lake.

It is the only resort on the Yucatan Peninsula to contain natural rivers rather than channels and consists of three ecosystems: lush jungle, mangrove forests and coastal dune, each with its own wildlife and vegetation creating a totally unique landscape.

Located off of Scenic Highway 30A in Santa Rosa Beach, this serene park is home to a peaceful beach and coastal dune lake, as well as a 1.5 - mile nature trail for hikers.

Three secluded acres with private beach access across the coastal dune.

Fraser's dunes comprise «the longest and most complete age sequence of coastal dune systems in the world,» with the sand mass of the island being at least 800,000 years old.

We suggest that recent coastal dune building from c.ad 1100 until now, despite a sea level close to present and continuously rising, may be a direct consequence of the restoration of beaches after periods of recurrent storminess.

If a beach home isn't complete without a boat, this is the home for you: This Grayton Beach property is feet from a community boat dock and ramp on Western Lake, a coastal dune lake.

Not exact matches

Geologically, Cathedral Rock is carved from the Permian Schnebly Hill formation, a redbeds sandstone formed from coastal sand dunes near the shoreline of the ancient Pedregosa Sea.

Loss of sand from the Nation's beaches, dunes, and barrier islands is a serious problem that affects both the coastal environment and the economy.