Geothermal energy heats up
Louisville Courier-Journal
The Geysers, a network of 22 geothermal plants about 75 miles north of San Francisco, is the largest geothermal complex on the planet. Calpine Corp. owns the largest part of it. The area around the Salton Sea in Imperial County is another h...
Wild and wonderful
Toronto Sun
When Robyn Mitchell, a Canadian who works at the Radisson SAS 1919 Hotel in Reykjavik, moved to Iceland some years ago, she invited a few friends over for dinner one night and was surprised at the odd looks she got when offering them drinks...
Landlady says Zindzi ‘trashed’ home
The Times
Cathrall said it was urgent that Mandela leave immediately as the damage — which allegedly also included two burst geysers and a burned-out electric gate motor — was “just getting worse and worse”. She said she was “overwhelmed” at ...
Koryak Autonomous Area
Kommersant
Excursions to the Valley of the Geysers are available to anyone interested. Geysers are one of nature's most interesting objects. They are unique and beautiful creations found in only a few places on earth, e.g., Iceland, New Zealand, and ....
Detroit's abuzz with good vibes, weather
Detroit News
Detroit -- Hours before their teams would battle each other, fans of the schools in the Final Four gathered along the downtown Detroit riverfront Saturday afternoon to hear a procession of concerts.
Dick Martin's Great Outdoors: Battle boredom by planning vacation now
Mansfield News Journal
The next month or so is going to be tough for local outdoorsmen. There will be rain and snow, blustery winds, bitter cold days with little to do but look out the window and wish spring was really here.
The Genies give a big hand to a tiny film
The Globe and Mail
Aaron Poole doesn't expect many people tuning into tonight's Genie Awards to have a clue who he is when his name is called in the best-actor category, alongside the likes of Paul Gross and Christopher Plummer.
Detroit's abuzz with good vibes, weather
Detroit News
In the pre-game festivities along the riverfront, the more adventurous fans paid a visit to the crazy hairdressers.In more mundane shows of support, bands of the four schools in the Final Four played their fight songs on the main stage.
New Yellowstone map focuses on geotourism
MSNBC
A new map by the National Geographic Society showing Yellowstone National Park and its surrounding communities attempts to promote sustainable tourism.
Here Comes Great Wolf Lodge
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
CONCORD, N.C.----Locals have been watching the project take shape for months, with sky-high stacks of rustic timbers and pool supplies transforming into a multi-story, 475,000 square-foot northwoods-themed family indoor waterpark resort the...
The Centre hosts events for Thanksgiving break
Courier News
Adventure Island features a flume slide, a 3-meter diving board, 1-meter diving board, vortex, floor geysers and a spray arch to entertain children of all ages. All facility and aquatic members will receive entrance as part of their members...
A Call In The Wild? National Parks May Expand Cell-phone Use
New London Day
Yellowstone National Park - Natural forces over millennia created the geysers, peaks and canyons that fascinate visitors here. But a newer feature is emerging on this stunning landscape - cell-phone towers. One juts out from a hill behind O...
Detroit's abuzz with good vibes, weather
Detroit News
Hours before their teams would battle each other, fans of the schools in the Final Four gathered along the downtown Detroit riverfront to hear a procession of concerts.
Iceland's terrain is a winter wonderland
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Reykjavik, Iceland —- The world's best hot dog stand stood before us, beckoning with its cheap prices and endorsement from former President Bill Clinton.
