The Penascola Gulf Islands in Florida are pretty much your average definition of paradise. The area is known for the most beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise blue waters. The beach stretches for miles along the Gulf of Mexico, full of people constructing hammocks to lie in the warm sun, standing for hours fishing, and many many others jumping around the waves and surfing or swimming in the calm waters. These islands are essentially a strip of land completely surrounded by water, which means you’ll get a good view wherever you go. With many resorts, restaurants, and coastal areas, these islands have all you need.…
We are a community of 26 private dwellings, with 62 individuals living in these residences. We are an isolated community, accessible only by air and or ice roads in the winter, we are 297 kilometres from Thompson, Manitoba and 300 kilometers north of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Our community is serviced by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and we have a huge problem and the RCMP have stepped up in a huge way. Yes, we are a First Nations community, by the name of, Island lake.…
Each year, this place attracts couples, families, and sports fans with its abundant wildlife and idyllic landscapes. Most tourists choose Amelia Island for its uncrowded beaches, oak lined fairways, and holiday celebrations. According to "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous," this island has one of America's top ten most beautiful beaches. The whole area is surrounded by lush vegetation, high sand dunes, and crystal…
Not far removed from the hustle and bustle of busy Ft. Lauderdale is Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. This area is chock-full of natural beauty that is just waiting to be explored and enjoyed. Take a look at all that it has to offer.…
Barrier Islands, which are also known as barrier spits, are elongate, narrow islands of sand or sediment that lied parallel to the coastline and are separated from the mainland by a shallow sound, bay or Lagoon. Most barrier islands are along trailing edge and marginal sea coast where continental shelves are wide and gently sloping. The majority of the barrier islands in North America are along the Atlantic and Gulf Coast. The formation of the barrier islands is not fully understood. There have been many theories about their formation, but the current one states that barrier islands were formed about 18,000 years ago at the end of the last Ice Age. As the glaciers melted, the sea level started to rise and flooded areas behind the beach ridges at that time. The rising waters carried sediments from those beach ridges and deposited them along shallow areas just off the new coast lines. Waves and currents continued to bring in sediments that build up, forming the barrier islands. They range in length from three to a hundred kilometers in length and less than one to three kilometers in width. Their two major functions are: To protect the coastlines from severe storm damage and to harbor several habitats that are refuges for wildlife. There are four major zones in the barrier-islands: beach, dunes, overwash, and salt marsh. Each of these zones have their own function and type of natural life. It is natural for these islands to grow and erode and get washed away. They aren’t permanent; they are just accumulations of sand that form off the cost. It should not be allowed to build up in the barrier-islands because its dangerous for the people, eliminates important ecosystems and limits the island’s usefulness in protecting the mainland coast.…
Cloning is a naturally occurring phenomenon, as well as a human induced process. A clone is a living organism deriving from another, with identical set of genes. A naturally occurring anthropological example of a clone would be twins, a set of individuals with identical DNA. A laboratory-induced clone would be stem cell production and animal cloning. In the movie The Island by Michael Bay, the concept of cloning is used as a life insurance policy to elongate the life of a natural born individual. This medical use of cloning has been under the experimental stage for quite sometime now and under ethical question. There are three different ways of cloning, recombinant DNA technology or DNA cloning, reproductive cloning, and therapeutic cloning.…
Imagine a sun rise on the ocean waves, beautiful shades of orange swirling on the surface of the water. This perfect start of the day is only the beginning of the fun activities that you have planned ahead, because in Port Orange, the possibilities are limitless. Here you will find all kinds of attractions and shops to spend your time at. From a botanical garden to a large shopping center filled with various stores, restaurants, and even a movie theater. Before we get too far ahead of ourselves though, lets pick a starting point for your quick tour of the Port Orange area.…
The date was March 17, 1963 when 3 friends headed off to The Bahamas for a vacation. The 3 friends Michael, David, and John had been planning on this vacation for months now but events caused them to push the date back due to the Cuban Missile Crisis, but it was finally happening and they were ecstatic, they couldn't wait to get into the great weather. As they boarded the plane John was reluctant to get on board, still worrying about his and his friends safety being that close to such a dangerous place. He knew he was just being paranoid but with major threats he felt uneasy. He heard Michael call to him from ahead “Are you coming or what?” John laughed and got on board. When they arrived they felt like they were in paradise, the weather was…
Four years ago, my family and I landed on the most beautiful island, the Bahamas, it was unbelievable. It was an amazing feeling getting to see and experience all the things that were in the Bahamas. At the hotel, that we reserved, they had an amazing buffet at dinner time. They had different types of seafood that I have never tried before. The bathrooms were enormous, it had a shower on the side and a tub in the middle of the bathroom. The view that we had of the ocean and water parks was outstanding. You can see the ocean is a true-blue color. The hotel was nothing compared to the hotels in the United States.…
When one thinks of summer, it immediately comes to mind the sight of sandy beaches, amusement parks and hot sunny days. Coney Island, an extravagant vacation playground to visit especially for the summer. I have recently had an opportunity to come to such a wonderful place that the sights are still engraved in my mind. There were other attractions that I have missed out on mainly since I had only one day there. If time was not an issue, I would have definitely visited more programs that they provide. Getting there is also not a problem due to their cheap and handy subway system. One thing to be cautioned about is that it can get extremely busy on the weekends, so the best time to be there would be on the weekdays, especially if you do not want…
We did a lot of different activities while we were there and not much time. I swam in the ocean and the water was so cool and refreshed I felt like I was in a clean pool. It was very hot there and always in the day because the sun. The sun beating down on me and once my body hit the refreshed water I loved the feeling as I came up from the water.…
If you were to give people the option of traveling anywhere in the world, majority of people would choose beautiful vacation spots on exquisite beaches or breathtaking mountains. However, I am the opposite. If I was given a ticket that would take me anywhere in the world, I would choose to go to Haiti.…
When thinking of vacations, thousands of destinations storm the brain. Many do not rank their top vacation destinations, but the ideal vacation destination is one almost all are familiar with, the Bahamas. The ideal vacation would be a trip to the Bahamas, alone. One may think to themselves, why the Bahamas? The Bahamas is the perfect vacation getaway with many exclusive attractions, to name just one, the amazing beaches. The Bahamas have world renowned beaches. The beaches have the clearest waters on Earth, not to mention the cleanest. While at the beaches one can enjoy jet skiing on the crystal clear waters in the blazing hot weather. After a long day at the beach, visitors can enjoy the toothsome and mouth watering…
It is spring break, in the middle of March, my junior year. As I cross the state line into Florida, I picture the ocean as being a place of peace and serenity. It’s my first time visiting the ocean, and all I can think about is hoping it is as beautiful as the pictures I have seen of it. As I arrive to the beach with all my friends, the eagerness of seeing this peaceful place is rising. I can’t wait to smell the fresh salty air, feel the soft sand between my toes, walk along the breezy shoreline.…
Some people think that Haiti it is not a good country to live, that it Haiti has beauty in but it but those people are wrong. They never go a chance to live in this magnificent world that I live in, to experiment it, to see what’s on the other side of it. In my prospection, Haiti is a nice country beautiful with interesting historical facts. I see beauty in what I know is called Haiti today.…