Lakes are the good attraction for those who enjoy sight seeing. They are said to be the best romantic getaways for new brides and group holidays. Lake Baringo is located on Kenya's Great Rift Valley and its just next after L. Turkana. The lake is fed by several rivers namely El Molo and Ol Arabel. And covers a surface area of about 130 km2 and has an elevation of up to 970 meters and it's surrounded by the famous Tugen Hills. Lakes...more
Lake Nakuru National Park is located in the Great Rift Valley. It encloses the famous Lake Nakuru which is part of the Rift Valley Soda Lakes. The park covers 188km2 and was created in 1961. It's famous for flamingos that flock around the shores of the lake. The birds cover the entire lake with pink and they are best observed from a vantage point known as Baboon Cliff. The park is home to the endangered Rothschild giraffes, black...more
Consumer energy is planning a wind farm on land covering 16,000 acres with 50 wind turbines generating a total of 100.8 megawatts of power. You may not know or care about what a foreign company is trying to do but I think it is time to speak out against a company that is just interested in making money at the possible cost of losing a 7.5 billion dollar fishing industry and a multi billion dollar tourist industry. You see a company from outside the US is proposing a plan to build a wind farm off shore in Lake Michigan.This proposal is being given with little or no concern of the impact this could have on our Great Lakes ( The Largest source of Fresh Water in the world ).Information on this consumer energy profect will be available at the Western Michigan Fair at the Mason County Fairgrounds. They will display an artist's rendition of the wind park in the information booth between 9am and 5pm. Photos of similar sites will be overlaid with photos of wind turbines to give the public an idea of what the wind turbine park will look like.Consumer Energy has signed easements agreements with a few hundred land owners for the placement of turbines, substations, and lines. Payments will...more
Here's a tip for all females. It's OK to send flowers to men! Yes, times have changed. Even the "Macho Man" can be seen going to the spa for a massage or found in the chair next to you at the salon getting a manicure. During the last ten years as a Lake Placid NY florist I have witnessed more and more flowers being sent to men for Valentine's Day....more
Lake Gaston builders can help you to build your dream home. They can also assist you in renovating your existing home. If you wish to construct your dream house, you should hire the services of a custom builder.This type of company specializes in building houses right from the very beginning. Prior to renovating your current house or building a...more
Those of you with carpeting know how difficult it is to get rid of red wine stains, dirt brought in on shoes from outside, and countless other stains that end up making your carpet look grubby, worn and unhygienic. Vacuuming and shampooing takes up a lot of time and if you have young children crawling around on the floor then imagine all the germs they are picking up! Choose laminate, tiling, or hardwood flooring options for a cleaner, harder-wearing, and safer environment for your family.A wood floor is a truly beautiful sight in a home and can transform its overall look. There are many strong types of wood familiar to America and Canada, amongst them oak, maple, beech and ash. Cool, sexy and easy to maintain, each has its own unique color, strength, and grain style, so it's easy to find something to fit in with your existing furniture and dcor. Different woods are available for every room of your home and colors are varied, from ash white to dark brown and practically black. They each offer a different look with their color and grain, which can reflect the price you pay. Oak flooring is the most familiar and provides instant warmth to any sized room; it comes in red or white...more
There is nothing more heartbreaking for a gardener or grounds-person than discovering a Fish kill in lakes . Such a sudden and mass extinction of aquatic life can take many years to recover from. Fish kills can actually occur in a...more
Lake Norman, created between 1959 and 1964 as part of the construction of the Cowans Ford Dam by Duke Energy, is the largest manmade body of fresh water located entirely within North Carolina. It offers great swimming, boating and is...more
No matter what your ideal vacation includes, Salt Lake City is filled with activities to entertain. Whether you prefer the outdoors, shopping, the arts, or historical sites, there is something for everyone to enjoy in the capitol of the Beehive...more
There are many different ways we can injure our backs just completing everyday tasks, and never realize exactly how the injury occurred. One of the most common causes for chronic back pain is spinal decompression. When over the counter and...more
While cleanup in the Gulf is still ongoing, it seems like Kevin Costner & his company have left the public limelight just as quickly as they had come in to it. In the last month I've been showing a client Minnesota lakeshore homes...more
Alpine TripsLake Tahoe vacations are inviting trips for tourists to take. This amazing location is known for its gorgeous scenery. There are South Lake Tahoe and North Lake Tahoe offerings. North Lake Tahoe is found in the great state of Nevada,...more