Sentences with phrase «nearby rivers by»

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.

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Native Americans march to a burial ground sacred site that was disturbed by bulldozers building the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), near the encampment where hundreds of people have gathered to join the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's protest of the oil pipeline that is slated to cross the Missouri River nearby, Sept. 4, 2016 near Cannon Ball, North Dakota.

According to the St. Petersburg Times, «He [Robert «Skip» Livingston] spent a year studying the impact a Palatka mill owned by Georgia - Pacific has had on Rice Creek and the nearby St. Johns River — but then the company cut off funding for further studies.

The Bible reports that Moses led the twelve tribes out of Egypt and that after forty years of desert migration they finally crossed the Jordan River from the east, captured nearby Jericho and proceeded to conquer the whole area by a series of eminently successful campaigns.

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.

The property, used for industrial purposes since 1858, is connected to the Hudson River by the Moordener Kill and has nearby rail access.

Features like giant gravel current ripples and displaced 65 - foot - wide boulders in the Scablands could not be explained by changes in the nearby Columbia River, he wrote — the flow and volume of whatever water source formed them would have to be exponentially larger.

Its fossils were buried in clay deposits left by a river, but these earliest kangaroo ancestors would have foraged amongst vegetation growing nearby and along the banks.

For example, damming the Gilbert river would cut the water flow to nearby wetlands by 10 per cent.

Booms were deployed in the nearby Kanawha River to collect any leaking oil but none was detected in water tests carried out by local water provider West Virginia American Water.

They spoke out at a recent meeting held with North Beach residents, those in the area likely to be affected soonest by sea - level rise and floods from a nearby river.

If things are going really well you might even want to stock up on some of the sweet and savoury delights St. George's has to offer and continue the date with a picnic by the River Lagan nearby.

Once Sam and Ian arrive at their intended campsite by a river, they note that other campers have already set up nearby.

Ellis lives on the river with his parents (played by Sarah Paulson and Ray McKinnon), while Neckbone lives in a nearby town with his uncle, Galen (Michael Shannon).

Situated about 50 miles north of Nice, it's accessed only by the N202, a road that was washed away in parts ten years ago when the nearby River Var burst its banks.

When the winter weather sets in, you can hit the slopes at nearby Sugar Mountain, and during the summer, tour the Catawba River by canoe.

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.

Learn about Wiwa customs on a village visit and then lounge in a hammock by the river or opt to explore nearby waterfalls.

For those wishing to learn about fly - fishing we offer an introductory course with casting tuition on our lawn, followed by practice and fishing at the nearby river.

Located conveniently off I - 70 and I - 35 at 2001 Main Street, Home2 Suites by Hilton Kansas City Downtown is steps away from the Crossroads Art District for nearby shopping and dining and provides convenient access to major attractions, including the National World War I Museum and Memorial, the KC Streetcar light rail to Union Station and the River Market area.

Breathtaking natural California beauty can be found close by in nearby redwood forests, rivers, lakes, and beaches.

Explore all the dining and entertainment options on Silom Road and nearby Siam shopping paradise or venture out to Asiatique by the riverfront and catch a glimpse of the scenic Chao Phraya River.

Nearby distractions include a round at the Werribee Park Golf course flanked by the river or sampling the local delights at the Shadowfax Winery.

Fed by an underground river that flows from the nearby mountains, this... Read More

And close by, raft in rivers, swim in a spectacular canyon, nearby beaches, mountain towns and even the border of Costa Rica is less than an hour away.

People were drawn here by many of the same forces that bring visitors today: the river overflowed with salmon, and wildlife of all sizes prowled the marshy, horsetail fields and the terraced cottonwood and spruce groves nearby.

The cottage has never ending ocean views which are complemented by a view of the Buffels River mouth and the nearby wetlands.

In addition, the nearby Seekoei River Nature Reserve lies on the estuary formed by the Seekoei and Swart Rovers, and features over 120 species of birds, red - knobbed coots, buck, and other small animals.

Built in 1916 by the McCloud River Lumber Company to house the single men working in the lumber mill, the Hotel has been lovingly restored to meet the needs of today's discerning traveler whether passing through or staying over to enjoy the many things to see and explore nearby.

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.

Nutrients flow into the sea from plant and animals from nearby rivers and creeks, the nutrients are then broken down into chemical nutrients by bacteria and this enables the reef to thrive and grow.

This is a private tour with a visit to the beautiful town of Szentendre and the stunning Visegrad Castle by the River Danube, the town of Vac nearby is an optional extra.

This hotel is world - famous for its extensive on - property hot springs and thermal rivers, heated by nearby (and active) Arenal Volcano.

We continue to our trailhead by the Huaracondo River where it drains the western edge of the plain, and meet our trail crew, who arrive from nearby communities.

The Tiracol River is situated nearby and the area is crowned by rolling hillsides.

We spend the night in a comfortable hotel in the nearby town of Aguas Calientes, by the river near the base of the granite ridge on which the ruins perch.

Centrally situated near the Glazne river, this 3 - star Aneli Hotel offers free transportation to the nearby ski - lift station and is 5 minutes by foot from the centre..

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.

Surrounded by a string of sparkling beaches, Mayan archeological sites, tropical coves and a number of cultural and eco-adventure attractions, the Riviera Maya provides seclusion from the bustling action of the nearby towns.The world's second largest barrier reef lays just offshore while cenotes (underground rivers), caves and jungles lure adventure lovers.

Moraga works six days a week all year — with vacation time — to pick up trash brought in on the Pacific tides, that is left behind by beach - goers or washed out from nearby rivers.

Toad eventually gives in to Piranha Sue's ideas, and devises a plan with her by pretending that he was drowning in a nearby river in order to have Mario return, drop the gem (so that Piranha - Sue can hold on to it for Toad after he is saved), and save him.

Initiated in the 1990s and spanning four continents, Reality Hacking consists of over 300 interventions to date, including such varied works as RH No. 320 (Snow Monsters)(2015), a constellation of twelve marble snowmen in various stages of melting that occupied the plaza outside of the Flatiron Building in New York City; RH No. 202 (2002 — 2003), a composition performed by the Ensemble for New Music Zurich based on a recording the artist made of a glass shelf filled with crystal objects crashing down a flight of stairs; RH No. 200 (2002), an artificial doughnut - shaped island built at the delta of a river in Switzerland using rocks and earth from the construction of a nearby tunnel; and RH No. 244 (2007), a snowman installed at the southernmost point of the African continent.

Although she had been interested in modern and tribal art, by the time I started going to school in the mid-1940's she had fallen in love with the Hudson River School of landscape painters of the 19th Century whose paintings were auctioned off for a few dollars, literally, then at the various auction houses where we spent most Saturdays on University Place like Kalisky and Gabay and Lawners, and the nearby Astor over on Broadway.

Presented by Art Production Fund in conjunction with Kiehl's, «Everything» pits large - scale tributes to the humble breakfast foodstuff against the bustling backdrops of the Hudson River and the nearby Ruth Wittenberg Plaza.

The two - part installation - entitled «Everything» and presented by Art Production Fund in conjunction with Kiehl's - pits large - scale tributes to the humble breakfast foodstuff against the bustling backdrops of the Hudson River Park and the nearby Ruth Wittenberg Plaza.

The tree seeds they received from Armenia Tree Project are cared for by Vatchakan's sister, 35 - year - old Nvart, who fills buckets from the nearby Getik River a few times a day and carries them to water the plants.

«I could locate it roughly on Google Earth, just by comparing the ridge lines and the river, and the nearby village,» she says.

The fragile population experiences a high mortality rate for both adult and juvenile birds, the Center for Biological Diversity reports, and is threatened in several ways — most notably by the efforts of nearby Prescott, Arizona, to remove water from the Upper Verde River.

A collision occurred on the Delaware River as a tugboat, unresponsive to the repeated calls made by a Duck Boat and nearby ships, crashed right into the stalled tour boat.