Sentences with phrase «rock cliffs at»

Beachfront all - suite hotel nestled against the foot of rock cliffs at the tip of Baja Peninsula within walking distance of town.

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If I drew a cartoon for the «Naked Pastor» it would be a guy standing in the middle of shattered glass with buckets of rocks throwing them over a cliff at neighborhood of full of glass houses.

This type of climbing has similar potential for ecosystem damage as roped rock climbing, they note, plus a couple of additional ones: Boulderers often clear the ground below of rocks and logs so that they can place crash pads in case of falls, and they may be more likely to trample anything at the top of a boulder or cliff, rather than coming directly down.

Extreme storm waves at sea have shifted a boulder weighing 620 tonnes, explaining why huge rocks are sometimes mysteriously found on high cliffs

In the face of the cliff I recognized the same sedimentary features I'd seen at Joggins: pancake layers of geological strata, dark traces of coal, a scree of fallen rocks on the shoreline below.

And even though dry surfaces are more easily gripped than slick ones, there are still dangers at hand: Multiton slabs of rock can pop off the face of a cliff with little or no warning, careening downslope dozens of meters to shatter in a cloud of geological shrapnel.

At the edge of the shelf, where the giant hit rock too hard to bite, there is a now a cliff — Storegga.

Friedman was hunting in rubble at the foot of a Wyoming cliff when he came across an interesting piece of rock.

It is like building a fence at the top of a cliff, instead of stationing a tow - truck and an ambulance beside the rocks below.

Analyses showed that the boulders must have come from rock exposed on the cliffs and had been shoved up onto the plateaus at about the time the volcano on Fogo collapsed.

Point Reyes National Seashore, CA The lighthouse is famous, but the best views of water crashing to the cliffs, sea lions, seals, and gray whales are at Chimney Rock.

[* Professor's note: A talus is a sloping pile of rock fragments at the foot of a cliff; a scree is an accumulation of pebbles or rock fragments at the base of a steep slope.]

I am open minded, outgoing and adventurous I enjoy the outdoors, I love to go on adventures to explore new caves, or track through the wilderness, climb rock cliffs as well as camping, fishing and looking through my telescope at the stars at night.

He's taking over the post at the Janus Rock lighthouse after the former keeper quit by, quote, throwing himself over the side of a cliff.

The slot canyons and sandstone cliffs are minutes from our family's ranch, a rugged playground where my father and I have always escaped to bond and horse around, usually with a rifle or a shotgun pointed at the footwell, appropriate for plinking at rocks or clay pigeons.

Waves lap gently at the shore, rock cliffs drop into the sea and trees sway in the tropical breeze — and it's all just outside the Miramar Suite at the Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo.

Goa Lawah is a unique Hindu temple set in front of the cliff rock hill called Bukit Tengah, set at Pesinggahan Village, Dawan District and Klungkung Regency or about 50 km from Denpasar City to the east side direction.

Biking on the Burlington bike path, cliff jumping at Red Rocks, and kayaking through the waters of Lake Champlain are just a few of the things to do within Burlington city limits.

Snorkel at Black Rock and come back later to watch the daily sunset cliff diving ceremony there.

Paraglide off the Blyde River Canyon's cliffs, go caving in the Sudwala caves, go on a rhino walking safari, abseil or rock climb Elands River gorge at Waterval Boven, and river raft on the Sabie River...

Held every evening at sunset with torches lit along the edge of the cliff, the ceremony features diving off of Black Rock in a reenactment of a feat by Maui's revered King Kahekili.

Its west - facing position means that you're guaranteed amazing sunsets, and there is excellent snorkeling at one end at the Black Rock cliffs.

At sundown, cliff divers reenact the feat of Maui's revered King Kahekili, who bravely dove from the cliff at Pu'u Keka'a, or Black Rock, into the churning sea, at a time when the spot was considered to be the jumping off place for the soul to enter the nether worlAt sundown, cliff divers reenact the feat of Maui's revered King Kahekili, who bravely dove from the cliff at Pu'u Keka'a, or Black Rock, into the churning sea, at a time when the spot was considered to be the jumping off place for the soul to enter the nether worlat Pu'u Keka'a, or Black Rock, into the churning sea, at a time when the spot was considered to be the jumping off place for the soul to enter the nether worlat a time when the spot was considered to be the jumping off place for the soul to enter the nether world.

Ania and I stayed at Playa Maderas, a small, scenic beach between large rock cliffs.

Take a boat down river and gaze in wonder at the impressive Lycian Rock Tombs, carved straight into the cliff face, before spending an afternoon on the beautiful Iztuzu Beach, spotting loggerhead turtles.

While you're there, soak up the afternoon sun and check out the cliff diving ceremony, which takes place on the beach's north end at Black Rock.

In general, sites begin on a beach, rock - covered shore or low coastal cliff, where near - shore shallows from 10 to 50 yards in width lead to the upper end of a sloping reef at depths of 25 to 30 feet.

Scenic Highlights: One night on Santa Cruz, three nights cruising through the Galápagos National Park aboard the Xavier, visit to see the giant tortoises, watching three species of boobies and two species of frigatebirds nesting together at Punta Pitt, snorkelling with rays and sea turtles in the shadow of Kicker Rock, witnessing the towering volcanic cliffs and the dark - sand beaches of Santiago island.

Hike the California Coastal Trail at Humboldt Lagoons, head to Moonstone Beach to watch pelicans swoop above the mossy cliffs, or check out Agate Beach to search for its precious namesake rock.

On the Waterfront Check in at Rockhouse the ultrahip hangout named for its cluster of thatched - roof bungalows built atop rock cliffs that jut just above an aquamarine cove.

From Willard beach at Ballito one can follow a rugged walking trail to Shaka's Rock itself through a hole in the cliff - probably a good idea to attempt this at low tide.

Foamy white waves create a striking contrast as they collide with dark volcanic rock at Blackstone Beach; at Andicuri Beach, the turquoise water attracts daring body surfers between jagged cliffs; and Boca Ketu, near the park's famous Conchi natural pool, is a secluded spot with powdery sand to sit on while you admire the island's natural wonders in pure solitude.

Named for its iconic location at Pu'u Keka'a (Black Rock), on beautiful Ka`anapali Beach, the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa's Cliff Dive Grill is the ideal place to enjoy the nightly torch lighting and cliff dive ceremony.

Situated beachfront on award - winning Kaanapali Beach the Maui Nui Luau shares the music, dance and history of the islands right here at the foot of the famous cliff diving point, Black Rock.

Watch the resort's iconic nightly cliff dive ceremony while enjoying pupus (appetizers) and tropical beverages at Cliff Dive Grill, indulge in a multi-course dinner highlighting local ingredients at Black Rock Kitchen, take part in an interactive dining experience at Teppan - yaki Dan, taste inventive hot dogs at Hank's Haute Dogs, or listen to live entertainment over cocktails at Black Rock Lounge.

Located at the head of the fjord, at its southernmost point, is the fjordside village of Flåm, which occupies one of the most picturesque settings in Europe, surrounded by bare - rock cliffs, verdant forests, lush green pastures and the serenely beautiful fjord.

Stay: The adobe - style Inn at Entrada sits on a challenging desert golf course near Snow Canyon State Park, with views of the nearby red - rock cliffs.

But on his way down last summer, he collided with a cliff — at least twice — and became stuck on a rock ledge 1,700 feet off the ground.

Situated beachfront on award - winning Kaanapali Beach, the Maui Nui L ūʻau shares the music, dance and history of the islands right here at the foot of the famous cliff diving point, Pu'u Keka'a, or Black Rock as it is commonly called.

Woolamai: Be blown away by the rugged surf beach Grand Prix Track: Take a look at where the action happens * Swan Lake: Wander and spy wetland birds and wallabies from the hidden observation platforms (time permitting) Nobbies, Seal Rocks and The Blowhole: Gaze across the rough headland and spot seals sunbathing Summerlands: Observe the thunderous surf beneath the sheer cliff faces PENGUIN PARADE: Watch the magic as the world's smallest penguins appear out of the surf!

Bouddi is on the Central Coast of New South Wales, and its Coastal Walk is one of the best in the country: five miles of steep ascents and descents, a walk across a beautiful deserted beach at Maitland Bay, and some amazing rock platforms and formations along its cliffs.

Magnificent red rock cliffs overlook wide canyons where rivers of trees run along the ground in beautiful green clusters, and mysterious ruins stand tucked into alcoves at the base of rock faces.

The area is stunningly beautiful and offers a great choice of attractions and activities whether on land or at sea: from mangrove forest that can be explored by long - tail boats or sea kayaks, to rainforests suitable for elephant trekking and hiking, to tall limestone cliffs offering excellent rock climbing terrain, to islands surrounded by turquoise waters lending superb snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities, there are a lot of thrilling possibilities to spice up your vacation around Ao Nang and Nopparat Thara beaches.

The island's feature is of high cliffs and rocks facing the open sea at the western coast.

Each evening at sunset, the memorable Kaanapali Beach cliff diving ceremony takes place off of the cliffs known as Puu Kekaa, or Black Rock.

Located about an hour outside New Plymouth in Tongaporutu, The Three Sisters Beach is a beautiful black sand beach accessible at low tide where you can explore several sea caves, towering colorful cliffs and some unique rock formations.

The most recent enhancement to this cliff - top hotel is chef Jean - Georges Vongerichten's menus at the hotel's two restaurants, On the Rocks and Sand Bar.

From Bird Rock, at the west end of Jan Juc, to Bells Beach is a rocky shoreline with a series of reef breaks below the cliffs more suitable for advanced riders.

With a natural stone wall at the font, a rock cliff face at the rear and stone features inside, youll really feel like you are part of nature.

At low tide you can avoid the long paddle out if you scamper round under the cliffs and rock off.