Stockton Lake

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admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:23:32 +0000

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Fall Sailing on Lake Champlain

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:29:40 +0000

flamingo tongue

admin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:20:03 +0000

Image taken on 2009-04-04 13:34:31 by nashworld.

Sailing on Lake Pepin

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:48:17 +0000

Stockton Lake – Cliff Jumping

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:10:28 +0000

Flagfin Mojarra… in the Bahamas?

admin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:33:08 +0000

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Lake Garda Italy

admin — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 16:47:16 +0000

Lake Garda is the largest and most popular lake in Italy.It was formed in the last Ice Age and covers 370 sq. kilometres, reaching right up into the Alps. This beautiful mountain location makes it one of the most spectacular settings in the world. If you stay at any of our recommended hotels or B&Bs, you will find yourself right at the heart of this landscape. The scenery ranges from towering mountains to lush rolling countryside, beaches, vineyards and olive groves.

The crystal clear waters of Lake Garda are perfect for swimming and many popular sports such as windsurfing and sailing. The local climate is softened by the presence of this large body of water, which makes it comfortable for exploring the towns and villages on and close to the lake towns such as Garda, Lazise, Sirmione, Torri del Benaco Bardolino, Limone and Peschiera which are wonderful places to visit with a great choice of hotels or just for wandering around the cobbled streets filled with shops, hotels and restaurants and are home to bustling lakeside markets. Malcesine, Riva, Gardone, Brenzone, Caprino Veronese and Spiazzi are also excellent for mountain-hiking biking and Canyoning and other outdoor sports providing panoramic views of the area.

The contrast of dramatic mountains and sandy coves make Lake Garda arguably the most beautiful of the Italian lakes.The landscape close to the shore has the feel of the Mediterranean, with a mild climate supporting palms and the famous lemon groves alongside the olives and vines. In the north the mountains rise steeply from the water forming the sunny southern extremities of the Alps.

In the south, some 50 km away, views stretch across the Po valley. A nice place to visit towards the northern end of the lake is Malcesine, a tranquil village away from the busy part of the lake but close enough to the lake to enjoy all its amenities. The boats that link the historic lakeside towns are an enjoyable way to travel.Do visit the old port of Torbole, the charming old streets of Limone and the castle and Roman Villa in Sirmione.From Malcesine you can take a cable car onto Monte Baldo for some mountain walking and superb views. Walks on the lake shore from Lazie or Bardolino also help to work up an appetite.

There is plenty of time to wander in the villages, have a long lunch or take a swim. The walking is all taken at a leisurely pace and does not involve any significant ascent but walking down from Monte Bado can test the knees if you do not opt to return by cable car.

Lake Garda is a true outdoor fitness center where all sorts of “active sports” can be enjoyed. Many tourists visit the lake each year just for the extraordinary opportunities the lake offers on its waters and throughout the inland area.You can find just about anything to do!windsurfing or sailing yachts of all sizes on this beautiful lake, crowded beaches with all sorts of amenities, like jet skies, and water skiing, mountains to be climbed using any means, from bikes to hikes along special trails, and the snowy slopes worthy of the most famous winter ski resorts. Right in the middle is one of the most protected natural reserves with lush vegetation, an oasis that is unequaled worldwide.Probably thats why over 15 million people, mainly from foreign countries visit the lake every year.

The famous gastronomic products of the area are: Wine, Oliveoil, Asparagus, Fish, Chestnut, Cheese, Honey, Tortellini, Truffle and Pumpkins. The story of oil-milling from its beginning as a rural activity to the dawning of the technological age, is the theme of the Oil Museum realized by the oil-mill in Cisano del Garda. The museum shows how oil has been produced in rural society for centuries. It also tells us the story of a community without scientific knowledge and means applying itself to the extraction of a fundamentally important foodstuff from a precious fruit : the olive. The journey through history is marked by many changes in technology which remains constant throughout the ages utill the beginning of the twentieth century, when the growing industry offered opportunities of mechanisation. The Wine Museum was created by the Zeni Brothers from Bardolino who founded this historic cellar in 1870 for the exhibition of tools: ploughs, heads, presses, manual decanting pumps, copper tables with the tools required for the production of wine-drums and all the equipment for working in the cellar and the grapevines. There are photographs explaining and giving information on the D.O.C. wine produced in the area. The museum leads to the cellar where wine can be bought. The Wines produced on the Riviera Veronese of Lake Garda are successfully exported all over the world. The typical ones, granted by brand names of controlled origin, are: the Bardolino, in its versions Classico, Chiaretto and Novello, the Bianco di Custoza, the Valdadige and the Lugana. Those who intend to stay in the region have the possibility to discover the places where wine is produced, visit the great number of cellars situated along the “wine routes” and buy wine directly from the vineyard owners. Wine lovers must absolutely consider a visit to the wine museum in Bardolino to admire the exhibition of the historical tools used in the wine production as well as a photo-gallery of all the DOC wines produced in the area of Verona. The Museum Scaligero, located at Torri del Benaco, is very important for ethnological aspects and it shows some objects connected to the trades carried out in the area: one room shows the activities of the “calafati”, artisans dedicated to repairing fishing boats of inland waters; in the room of the inhabitants there is the story of the fishermen guilds of the ancient inhabitants of Torri and Garda started in 1452 and still working today. One section illustrates the rock graffiti of Lake Garda which has prehistoric origins. Inside the castle a small botanical kitchen garden collects the main plants of the environment of the place (sub-Mediterranean vegetation) and, leaning on the southern part of the castle we find one of the few greenhouses for citrus fruit still working around Garda, it dates back to 1760. Other important museums are: the Museo Scaligero at Malcesine; the Civic Museum at Caprino Veronese; Museo Palazzina storica at Peschiera.

Set Sail on the Showboat Branson Belle

admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:45:01 +0000

If you’ve always wanted to go on a cruise but would rather stay closer to home, we have the perfect compromise – that you’ll be convinced is no compromise – for you! Silver Dollar City’s Showboat Branson Belle two-hour lake cruises on Table Rock Lake in Branson, Missouri bring an exceptional cruising experience to the Midwest. The Showboat, an 1880s-style paddle wheeler, features outstanding food, first-class on-board entertainment and beautiful lake scenery the whole family can enjoy. To describe the on-board entertainment as first-class is an understatement.

Todd Oliver, nationally acclaimed comedian and ventriloquist, has appeared twice on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno among other TV shows. And he is a favorite act among Showboat goers of all ages. The thrilling acrobatic adiagio dancing styles of Elena and Vadim Serykh , who together have been recognized for over ten years as preeminent performers in Russia and abroad, is sure to take your breath away! Also certain to take your breath away is the view. Mother Nature paints a beautiful portrait as you journey past lush Ozark Mountains on the crystal clear waters of Table Rock Lake. You’re sure to snap a truly magnificent picture of the landscape from any of the three decks on the Showboat, so don’t forget your camera! TIP: Need another reason to be sure you’ve got your camera? A once in a lifetime unique opportunity, the Captain will let your kids “steer” the Showboat! Your child will never forget how it felt to be behind the wheel of the Showboat Branson Belle.

A moment in time you’ll definitely want to capture on camera. You can also find the perfect treasure at one of the specialty shops at White River Landing. Ladies enjoy searching through enticing trinkets, specialty candies, coffees and clothing at Layton Mercantile. And for those whose heart is at sea and feet planted in the Midwest, McAdoo’s Boatworks is filled with nautical treasures and scrimshaw crafts. Once on board, be sure to visit the Showboat Branson Belle’s souvenir shop for something unique to remember your one of a kind experience in Branson, Missouri. The Showboat Branson Belle has amazing dinner shows and noon cruises scheduled through the end of 2008. So be sure to check in often with the panel of moms who run the MomsBlog at silverdollarcityblog(dot)com to get the most up to date information on what’s happening on the Showboat. Plus, you can ask your own personal travel and Branson related questions to the Moms themselves.

The Netherlands – Great For A Sailing Charter

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:11:14 +0000

Most boating is found in the IJsselmeer, Wadden Sea and Frisian Islands, an area of sand dunes, systems of channels and nice ports. There are lots of yachts available here and you can visit the many historic and beautiful seaport towns.
The European country of Netherlands is mainly composed of several rivers. You have three large ones: Rhine and its tributaries, Meuse and Waal. Their presence actually divided the country into two. Moreover, you have a vast expanse of river delta in the southwest. Other rivers and tributaries include IJssel and Zuiderzee, or the southern sea. A great portion of the country is low land, which means it’s below the level of the sea. There are also some seas that have been reclaimed such as Flevoland polder. Still, whatever is left is toured by those who love sailing in the Netherlands, especially during summers.
IJsselmeer, or Lake IJssel, is a very shallow lake located in the central portion of the Netherlands. It’s also situated close to North Holland, Flevoland, and Friesland. The depth measure between 5 and 6 meters. There are lots of things that you can do here, besides sailing in the Netherlands. You can try to catch a fish in the river of IJssel or in the lake. There are also several birds and marine species that inhabit the area.
You can also spend your holiday on board a yacht charter to the Wadden Sea. It is a coastal wetland that extends from Den Helder to Germany’s river estuaries-around 10,000 square kilometers. There are also several islands that you can find in the sea, but many are uninhabited and well protected by the Nature Conservation Law of the country. Nevertheless, there are bird sanctuaries that you can visit. You can also take a look at its salt marshes, such as Bosplaat, Schorren, and Noord-Friesland Buitendijks.
Frisian Islands, meanwhile, is a good destination among those who enjoy sailing in the Netherlands, especially during the summer. During wintertime, on the other hand, they would usually follow hiking trails toward the rugged mountains of Netherlands. There are also a number of ski resorts close to the area. There are a number of ways that you can reach the islands. You can travel by air or take a ferry. A number of the islands cannot provide you with a mode of transportation, so you may want to take your car with you.
Cruising in the Netherlands is an inevitable activity. When you’re dealing with several bodies of water, one of the best ways to explore the country is to cruise with a yacht. Nevertheless, the experience will provide you a glimpse of the natural beauty of the country.
When you are in the Netherlands, you should not miss a visit to Amsterdam. There are so many things to do here: canal rides, shopping districts, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, the Netherlands Maritime Museum Amsterdam, Rembrandthuis, the Jewish Historical Museum, Ann Frank House and much more. Also a trip to Keukenhof (tulip heaven) or Aalsmeer Flower Auction is worth the effort.

aquamarine bliss

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:06:16 +0000

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