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1. The Muir Woods National Park November 02, 2009 In the summertime, fog droplets moisten the air and environment of Muir Woods National Monument. Originating from the Pacific Ocean, the fog helps keep the ancient forests flourishing and habitable for various plants, animals, and trees. Although visitors are intrigued by the beauty and serenity of this national park, the unforgettable natural skyscrapers leave viewers awestruck by their height and width. In comparison to the size of these ancient redwoods, park visitors seem miniscule. A Brief History Originally inhabited by the Coast Miwok people, Muir Woods National Monument, located ... (read more) Author: John Smith

2. Muir Woods National Monument: An Introduction November 02, 2009 In the summertime, fog droplets moisten the air and environment of Muir Woods National Monument. Originating from the Pacific Ocean, the fog helps keep the ancient forests flourishing and habitable for various plants, animals, and trees. Although visitors are intrigued by the beauty and serenity of this national park, the unforgettable natural skyscrapers leave viewers awestruck by their height and width. In comparison to the size of these ancient redwoods, park visitors seem miniscule. A Brief History Originally inhabited by the Coast Miwok people, Muir Woods National Monument, located ... (read more) Author: John Smith

3. Hurricane Season October 29, 2009 A storm is a distressed state; marked by thunder, lightning and strong winds. Hurricane is also a kind of strong storm but it is nastier than other natural disasters. It usually comes with strong winds and lightening. This storm also gets violent as it hits land, begins over a warm sea and can create huge damage. Flooding, huge waves, graving rains are the results of this storm. Hurricanes are different from Typhoons as it all depends on the label of the place from where they are occurring. If they begin on the North zone of Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean then they are named as Hurricanes and... (read more) Author: gray smithroy

4. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch - A Primer October 29, 2009 In recent months, media outlets and some celebrities have turned the spotlight on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Last August, a team of scientists, oceanographers, researchers, and ocean-lovers set sail in an expedition, known as the Project Kaisei, to the area to find out more about the severity of this threat to the ocean ecosystem. What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? The Great Pacific Patch is a large swath of the ocean, estimated to be twice the size of Texas containing as much as 100 million tons of plastic garbage. In 1997, Captain Charles Moore, a California-based s... (read more) Author: Michael Arms

5. Why You Should Visit The Galapogos Islands October 27, 2009 The Galapogos Islands are an archipelago of islands in the eastern section of the Pacific Ocean, administered by Ecuador but located roughly 1,00 kilometers (620 miles) west of the mainland of South America. In all there are thirteen major islands as well as 6 smaller uninhabited islets, which together take up approximately 50000 square kilometers (nineteen thousand five hundred sq mi). The islands are famous for their amazingly rich multiplicity of unique wildlife and mainly unspoilt natural surroundings.The animal life for which the Galapogos Islands are famous is indeed marvelous, includi... (read more) Author: Rob Pettifer

6. The Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa: for the vacation of a lifetime October 14, 2009 The Moorea Pearl Resort and Spa is ranked amongst the best beach resorts known to mankind, situated as it is on more than seven acres of sandy white stretch. The island of Moorea is truly a pearl of the Pacific and the Moorea Pearl luxury beach resorts a jewel in the lively archipelago. Beset by a shallow lagoon and the velvet waters of the ocean, the island juts out like a gentle reminder of all that is wonderful and pleasant in this world. Rolling hillsides, gushing waterfalls, gently hued cottages over the cliffs… all make for one of the best beach vacations that could actually rival your ... (read more) Author: Mike Greaves

7. What Makes Bali So Special? October 11, 2009 Bali, in case you're not up on your world geography, is an island in the largest island nation in the world--Indonesia. Most of that country is Muslim--the largest Muslim country in the world, in fact. However, Bali is an anomaly there, in that it is the only island in the country which is primarily Hindu. It is also a sort of Hawaii-type destination for many Europeans, in that it's closer, and thus less expensive. It has the beautiful scenery and the beaches that Hawaii has, and it is also tropical, but unlike Hawaii, which is about 10º north of the equator, and in the central Pacific... (read more) Author: Jim Green

8. Mexico Seizes Record 37 Tons of Meth Chemical October 03, 2009 Mexican authorities say they have seized a record 37 tons of chemicals used illegally to create methamphetamine drugs.The Attorney General's office announced Friday it was the largest seizure of the chemical precursors to methamphetamines in Mexico's history. The chemicals were seized in two separate raids.  Twenty tons were intercepted at a Pacific Ocean port in the city of Manzanillo, while 17 tons were taken at a customs post at Nuevo Laredo, just across the border from the U.S. state of Texas.The U.S. government says  Mexico is a leading source of illegal methamphetamines. Since ... (read more)

9. Snorkel In Salt Pond September 29, 2009 The waters of the Pacific Ocean off the shores of Salt Pond Beach Park are a sight to behold. The real eyeful, however, is what lies beneath the surf. Salt Pond Beach Park is located near Hanapepe on Kauai's Westside. The area was named for the traditional Hawaiian sea salt produced in pools located near the beach. For many generations during summer months, Hawaiian families have dug out pans from the red soil to evaporate seawater and produce natural sea salt. After the salt is produced it is bagged and used not for cooking. The natural sea salt is also used for an Epsom salt-like medici... (read more) Author: William Doyle

10. The Fun of Learning the Hawaiian Language September 29, 2009 The Hawaiian language is an Austronesian (or Polynesian) language that is the ancestral tongue of the Hawaiian Islands, which lie in the Pacific Ocean. The Hawaiian language is the official language of the State of Hawaii. It is an endangered language, meaning that it is no longer spoken officially on any of the populated Hawaiian Islands. The native language was supplanted by English many years ago. There is one Hawaiian Island, Ni’ihau, where the Hawaiian language is still predominantly spoken. This island is privately owned, and tourism there is rejected in favor of a traditional way of lif... (read more) Author: William Doyle

11. Northern Mariana Islands Casinos September 29, 2009 The Northern Mariana Islands are a group of islands situated in the Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines, administered by the United States of America since the Second World War. They were originally settled by the Chamorro people, but the population nowadays is mostly descended from settlers brought in from other island groups. Northern Mariana Islands casinos are a small but growing sector of the economy, which is heavily reliant on tourism, garment manufacture, and agriculture. There is currently one Northern Mariana Islands casino, which is situated on the island of Tinian, one of th... (read more) Author: William Doyle

12. Kayak Tours September 28, 2009 When people think of "kayaking", they tend to conjure up visions of chilly boaters taking on the frigid waters of the Great White North. In fact, kayaking is a popular sport across North America and throughout the Pacific. Virtually anywhere you go in North or South America, there are kayak tours available. Some of the best kayak tours are found in tropical areas or on the ocean. Depending on your skill level, kayak tours can teach beginners the basic techniques of the sport, or can challenge even the most experienced athlete. When you book a kayak tour, expect to take part in a great adv... (read more) Author: William Doyle

13. Honduras Casinos September 28, 2009 The Republic of Honduras is situated in Central America and shares borders with Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, with a shoreline to the Pacific Ocean to the south, the Gulf of Honduras and the Caribbean Sea to the north. This beautiful, exotic country shares the unmistakable charm and mystique that all Central and South American countries carry with rich culture, history, and traditions. One such tradition in Honduras is gambling, which is legal and practiced in three casinos across the country situated in La Ceiba, San Pedro Sula, and the capital Tegucigalpa. All three Honduras ca... (read more) Author: William Doyle

14. Guatemala Casinos September 28, 2009 Guatemala is situated in Central America bordering Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador, with the Pacific Ocean on the southwest border and the Caribbean Sea on the northeast border. Its location, culture, and history make Guatemala a favorite spot of tourists from around the world. The only Guatemala casino is situated in Guatemala City, which is also the capital city of the country and is called the Fantastic Casino. The Fantastic Casino offers for your gambling pleasure three table games, of which two are for blackjack and one is for roulette, as well as 190 slot machines. You are... (read more) Author: William Doyle

15. Emergency Preparation Tips for Typhoons September 24, 2009 Almost all countries near major ocean bodies are plagued occasionally by the occurrence of typhoons. In the Pacific, the weather disturbance is widely called typhoon. It is cyclone in the Indian ocean and in the United States, where most often it comes from the Atlantic, it is called hurricane. A typhoon is a massive accumulation of destructive winds and torrential rains over a huge body of water, particularly ocean. The accumulation is facilitated by an area characterized by the presence of a low-pressure, which makes evaporation and wind development faster. Typhoons do not develop ... (read more) Author: William Doyle

16. Save The Pacific Foundation. September 23, 2009 The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the world's five oceans (followed by the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and Arctic Ocean). The decision by the International drographic Organization in the spring of 2000 to delimit a fifth ocean, the Southern Ocean, removed the portion of the Pacific Ocean south of 60 degrees south. Save the pacific is a foundation for the conservation and education of this great unknown Zone. We need to bring the concerns of our waters to the people, to try and save one of the biggest food resources that we know of. So please support " Save The Pacific" www.... (read more) Author: William Doyle

17. The Great Benefits Of La Jolla Gym Exercises September 21, 2009 La Jolla is a beautiful town in southern California which is right on the Pacific Ocean, and it is the perfect place to go running on the beach or in the neighborhoods to get a good workout. There are gyms in the town, and one small gym located in a perfect spot near the great stores and restaurants is La Jolla Gym classes. La Jolla Gym in La Jolla is located in small building four-levels high with a different scheme of workout on each floor. This gym has a great atmosphere from the modern equipment to the great staff. Patrons will be motivated each time they walk in here to work up a sweat... (read more) Author: Ben Pate

18. Panama Flights September 17, 2009 Panama is located between North America and South America and can truly be called the land bridge between the two. To its West is the North Pacific Ocean and to the East lies the Caribbean Sea. This makes Panama especially special as you can enjoy the beaches and the marine life on both sides. The country is rich in natural resources as it is in its culture. If you are planning a holiday here then you would be interested in knowing the Panama flights you should consider to get to the country and also for domestic travel within the country. International Flights Panama is well connected t... (read more) Author: Jose Zolinski

19. Tocumen Panama Airport September 17, 2009 Panama is one of the top destinations on the international travelers’ list of places to visit. It has also been listed over the last eight years as one of the five places that people would like to live in after they retire. It is a virtual land bridge between the North America and South America. And is one of the only places in the world where you can enjoy the North Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Ocean in a single visit. The country is rich in natural resources, which is the main reason why tourism is such a hit here. It has glorious islands, tropical rainforests, a canal that is a tourist a... (read more) Author: Jose Zolinski

20. Panama Vacations September 17, 2009 For most of us our daily lives are a busy schedule of activities that need to be completed. A holiday is a time that everyone, the young and the old look forward to. After all, a holiday or vacation brings up the opportunity to visit new and unusual places. The Central American nation Panama is a great place for you to visit. The country is nestled between North America and South America and flanked by the North Pacific Ocean to the West and the Caribbean Sea to the East. Panama vacations offer a multitude of environments and activities to its visitors. You can visit a volcano, dive and s... (read more) Author: Jose Zolinski

21. Plastic Recycling: The Facts You Need to Know September 10, 2009 If you have heard about the Plastic Continent -- the floating island of plastic twice the size of Texas in the Pacific Ocean -- then you understand how crucial it is to recycle plastic. Right now, only 5% of plastics worldwide are recycled. Some of this is ignorance: most of the world still simply doesn't understand the danger plastics pose to our environment and our food chain. But plastics themselves are complicated. Even if you want to recycle your plastics, and even if you dutifully separate plastics from the rest of your household waste and put it out on the curb in its blue or... (read more) Author: K. N. Singer

22. 4 Reasons To Visit British Columbia, Canada's Outdoor Playground September 03, 2009 British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province, on the shore of the Pacific Ocean. Called Canada's outdoor playground, British Columbia offers exciting outdoor activities all year round. River rafting, world-class skiing, whales watching, you name it, BC has it! Let us take a look at the extraordinary outdoor locations that should in no case be missed when visiting BC. The Great Bear Rainforest Situated between Vancouver Island and Alaska, the Great Bear Rainforest is gigantic 19 million acre forest. A nature reserve of nearly 5 million acres, consisting of 20 rainforest valleys a... (read more) Author: Robert Bell

23. The Plastic Continent (And What You Can Do About It) September 02, 2009 Sometimes called the "Plastic Continent" and sometimes called the "Pacific Garbage Patch", it amounts to the same thing – an island of floating garbage, most of which is plastic, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. But there's a reason that some environmentalists are referring to it as a "Continent" -- this island is twice the size of Texas. How big does that make the garbage patch? More than half a million square miles. A few facts about the Plastic Continent: - The size of the Plastic Continent has doubled in the past five years - Fish, birds, and other marine life are found to hav... (read more) Author: K. N. Singer

24. Weather Disasters Gaining Momentum September 02, 2009 Abnormal warming of the eastern Pacific Ocean creates havoc in weather patterns across the Asia-Pacific region. The Climate Prediction Centre in the United States warned that these strange warming creates settings favourable for El Nino conditions to materialise. If it manifests then it may possibly bring about drought conditions to Australia?s farmlands. The abnormal patterns are indicating that warmer, damp weather moves towards the east, leaving drier weather in the western Pacific and Australia. Australia is the world's fourth biggest wheat exporter and its grain production still rec... (read more) Author: M E Reza

25. Where is America? September 02, 2009 I wonder how many people in this country of ours can actually answer that question by looking on a map. I know, many of you are saying America is a large country situated on the North American continent between Canada and Mexico with Alaska being a large chunk of land situated north of the rest of the country on the western side of Canada and Hawaii a small chain of islands situated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. But that’s not all America is. America is far more than just a physical place, a land where some three hundred million people live, work, play and die. America is an idea. It is ... (read more) Author: ashish mehta

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