Sentences with phrase «surrounding the mountain for»

Discontented with life in Mecca, he retreated to a cave in the surrounding mountains for meditation and reflection.

The project will include more than 2,000 acres of land surrounding the mountain for ponds, recreation areas, bike and walking trails, wildlife areas, etc, making it the largest park in Israel and one of the largest urban parks in the world.

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As its name suggests, Plains is on a wide - open flatland, but is surrounded on all sides by mountains, making the town popular for hiking, as well as fly fishing.

Montana provides a familiar backdrop for Lusko, who grew up surrounded by the mountains of Colorado.

As I said long ago,» the evolutionary vigor of Mankind can wither away although it be surrounded by mountains of coal, oceans of petroleum and limitless stocks of corn; it can do so as surely as in a desert of ice, if Man should lose his impulse, or worse, develop a distaste for ever - increased growth «in complexity and consciousness».

Cézanne ponders the mountain in search of a motif, which will enable him to render the mountain visible to us That he depends on the surrounding world for his vision is evident from his attitude, reflected in these words: «The landscape thinks itself in me, and I am its consciousness» (S&N 17).

It's a small tourist town with the quaintest little main street you've ever seen, surrounded by mountains perfect for skiing or snowboarding (and hiking in summer).

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The areas surrounding Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area also offer abundant unpaved trails that are popular with single - track bicyclists, and the nearby mountains present endless opportunities for great trail experiences and challenges.

The opportunities for exploration are as vast as the mountains that surround the city.

These «sky islands» — isolated mountains surrounded by radically different lowland environments — provided a spectacular backdrop for my afternoon wade through yet another transient pond.

In solitude, he shot one view of the mirrorlike lake and surrounding mountain peaks for 2 hours as the sun rose and the sky lightened through a stunning kaleidoscope of colors.

In the middle of the desolate Taklamakan Desert, on the far western edge of China and surrounded by forbidding mountains, a necropolis descends for five levels into the sands.

The Killdeer mountains in the western part of the state are rich in erionite, and they serve as the only nearby source of stone for surrounding Dunn County.

It is a beautiful, sunny, but cool day in the little village of Servoz in the French Alps: surrounded by breathtaking snow - capped mountains — among them the legendary Mont Blanc — I am sitting on a tiny railway station waiting for the little red mountain train that will carry me out of the valley.

Although the Tost Mountains appear relatively isolated, it appears that young individuals use the surrounding landscape for dispersal, despite the absence of contiguous, large mountain chains.

Palais Namaskar is surrounded by plenty of dirt tracks which is great for mountain biking, but not wanting to get lost we mostly stuck to the roads.

Plus, the fact that you're surrounded by such great natural beauty — water, forests, mountains — that you can easily get to is something I'm grateful for every day.

However, this year I got to live right in the city center for Coachella and I totally fell for Palm Springs» charm — the landscape, the mountains surrounding the city, the vegetation and the beautiful houses standing amidst nature's beauty.

It was nestled in the heart of quiet country and the surrounding mountains made for a serene environment.

Having grown up surrounded by mountains and lakes, it is more natural for me to envision... Continue Reading

I am pretty lucky to be married to such an outdoorsy guy who drags me along to enjoy the beauty that we are surrounded by So anyone reading this who is looking for a quiet romantic spot to propose, who also lives in Georgia then Arabia Mountain might just be the perfect spot.

Having grown up surrounded by mountains and lakes, it is more natural for me to envision trees and grass rather than high rises and glass.

Surrounded by the rich beauty of the local scenery, an hour beach ride on Trawalua Strand or at the foot of the stunning Benbulben mountain is a great option for those hopeless romantics.

Universal Pictures has given us another peek at director Baltasar Kormákur's disaster - thriller Everest ahead of its release this Friday by debuting three new featurettes, which we have for you below... SEE ALSO: Watch the latest trailer for Everest Inspired by the incredible events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, Everest -LSB-...]

Universal Pictures has released the second trailer for director Baltasar Kormákur's disaster - thriller Everest, and we have it for you below after the official synopsis... SEE ALSO: Watch a new featurette for Everest Inspired by the incredible events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, Everest documents the awe - inspiring journey of -LSB-...]

Surrounded by northwest Montana's endless landscape — with its vast, overgrown valleys, winding trout streams, ancient forest, and snow - capped mountain ranges — this remote retreat was an idyllic setting for the hunting lodge and horse farm that were first built here.

But surrounding Pahrump are numerous empty two - lanes for assessing on - road performance and, even better, the Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch — a sprawling facility boasting clubhouses, condos, and more than 6 miles of writhing race circuit customizable into more than 50 different configurations.

We've seen great author photos with backgrounds in the woods, on a beach, or in the mountains, but the surrounding environment doesn't distract from the photo and it's appropriate for the book subject matter.

As its name suggests, Plains is on a wide - open flatland, but is surrounded on all sides by mountains, making the town popular for hiking, as well as fly fishing.

On the show we discussed quite a few topics surrounding student loan debt, including just how accepted it is these days to take on a mountain of student debt and how too many students go to school without a plan for their future career or how to pay off their student loans.

TUCSON LIVING: Tucson is a city of nearly one million residents, surrounded by mountains and noted for its affordable housing, low cost of living, and year - round sunshine offering a multitude of outdoor recreational activities.

If you live in San Marcos, Escondido, Vista, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Fallbrook, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, 4S Ranch, Poway, Carmel Mountain Ranch in Northern San Diego County or the surrounding area and need a trusted veterinarian to care for your pets — look no further.

Since 1987, we have been providing veterinary care for dogs and cats in Mesa (including the neighborhoods of Alta Mesa, Las Sendas, and Mountain Bridge), Apache Junction, Gilbert, Queen Creek and other surrounding communities.

Boasting superior views of the mountains and forests surrounding the property, the hotel stands frozen in time, with old - world comfort, but full of modern conveniences for the modern traveler.

We began by hiking a little way up the Inca trail (away from our ultimate destination) to a sacred site where we performed a beautiful ceremony to connect us with nature, set our collective intentions for our journey together, and celebrate the powerful mountain energy which surrounded us.

Camelback Real Estate in not only a great resource for your real estate needs when buying or selling your Poconos Mountains properties, we also rent homes on Camelback Mountain and the surrounding areas for travelers visiting and vacationing in the area.

We explore the town, visit the small indoor market and then get back in the car for a drive in the surrounding mountains.

Starry Nights Guest House is situated in the lovely town of Nieu - Bethesda, and is perfectly situated for guests to enjoy dramatic sunsets and the many moods of the iconic Compassberg mountain and surrounds.

Its privileged position, surrounded by the high pine woods of the majestic Tramuntana mountain range, makes the hotel an ideal accommodation for those who wish to spend a relaxing summer holiday in Majorca, enjoying the spectacular Mediterranean sunsets and the nearby peaceful coves, with warm crystalline waters.

The mountains on the Kissamos Peninsula offer a breath - taking backdrop for your holiday, while the surrounding countryside of olive trees and rolling hills serve as a great place to explore.

It lies in the higher reaches of the escarpment and is renowned as the place to go for trout fly fishing, surrounded by imposing mountains and rivers.

Its location surrounded by mountains makes a lovely place for a drive, but try staying a while — I think you'll love Carmel Valley.

Relax by the roof top lagoon style swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and luscious poolside furniture with stunning views of Cairns» mountains becomes a haven for guests in Tropical North Queensland.

Stay in the most expensive luxury hotels and resorts and holiday homes, enjoy a spa treatment every day, drink fine wines and eat in award winning restaurants, have a private chauffer show you the sites of the region or charter your own private boat for the day to see the Great Barrier Reef or fly a helicopter over the magnificent waterfalls of the surrounding mountains.

Touted as the easternmost wine producing region in the country, the Klein Karoo Wine Route lies surrounded by the Langeberg, Outeniqua and Groot Swartberg Mountains, its vines planted in what can only be termed semi-desert with summers of such intensity you gasp for shade.

With a unique canvas roll back top and individual doors for each row, these charming open - air buses are ideal for absorbing the startling beauty of the high mountain peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, and cedar forests that surround the spectacular Going - to - the - Sun - Highway.

They are decorated to represent the surrounding environment: for example the first lodge at Salkantay has colors and images of Inka royalty as it is located at the base of Mt Salkantay, the second most sacred mountain for the Inkas.

Or, ride the metrocable, a cable car part of Medellín's public transportation, for sweeping views of the city and surrounding mountains.

The mountain range that surrounds the town has made it a popular destination for skiers and winter sport aficionados but remains a favored vacation spot throughout the year.