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	North West Coastal Highway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		North West Coastal Highway in Western Australia is a generally north-south Western Australian highway which links the fishing town of Geraldton with the iron ore port of Port Hedland.
		Near Minylya Roadhouse is the turnoff to the North West Cape area which is home to the tourist destinations of Cape Range National Park, Coral Bay and Exmouth.
		Karratha, together with its nearby sister town Dampier, is home to the North West Shelf oil and gas project, and the Pilbara's number two iron ore exporting port.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/North_West_Coastal_Highway (630 words)

	California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In the middle of the state lies the California Central Valley, a huge, fertile valley bounded by the coastal mountain ranges in the west, the granite Sierra Nevada to the east, the volcanic Cascade Range in the north and the Tehachapi Mountains in the south.
		Spanish and German ancestries are dominant in the eastern Sierra Nevada, the far north, and the North Coast.
		California's vast terrain is connected by an extensive system of freeways, expressways, and highways, all maintained by Caltrans and patrolled by the California Highway Patrol, except for the numbered expressways in Santa Clara County which were built and maintained by the county itself.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/California (6687 words)

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		North West Cape is a long way from anywhere, on a road that goes nowhere else.
		When you make the final turn-off at Minilya roadhouse on North West Coastal Highway and head west and north, there's that psychological illusion that a cold beer and a warm bed at Norcape Lodge are just around the corner.
		Slightly east of north from the tip of the Cape are the long, low shapes of North Muiron and South Muiron Islands.
	www.finefishing.com /1saltfish/australiaoceania/exmouth.htm (2528 words)

	North Carolina Hotels, Dining, & Entertainment - A Brief Tour of Coastal Carolina on NorthCarolina.com
		The Coastal Plain of North Carolina is one of the most historic regions of the country, essentially beginning the history of English-speaking peoples in America.
		At the far south of the Coastal Plain is the crown jewel of Eastern Carolina, the port city of
		This is just a taste of the Coastal Carolina region, an area basked in history and wrapped in the mysteries of the Graveyard of the Atlantic, Blackbeard's Gold, and the Lost Colony.
	www.northcarolina.com /stories/coastaltour.php (1955 words)

	Pullman tour 1
		Highway U.S. 12 follows the Snake River, along the route of Lewis and Clark's return from the Pacific in 1806.
		For a side trip, turn west on Highway 261 leading to Lyons Ferry State Park, which features swimming and camping at the confluence of the Palouse and Snake Rivers.
		From Dayton, backtrack to Dodge on U.S. 12, then go north on Highway 127 to Central Ferry State Park, one of the largest recreation areas on the Snake River, with camping, boating and good fishing for bass and catfish.
	www.northwestoutdoors.com /nez-perce/tour_1.asp (1073 words)

	Vista is sprucing up its section of Highway 78 - North County Times - Coastal - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Vista stretch of the highway was only part of the study's focus, which set out a plan for the entire highway from Oceanside to Escondido.
		Because Highway 78 is a state route, its berms and borders are under the California Department of Transportation's jurisdiction, meaning the city had to seek the agency's permission to plant the new greenery.
		Among the multiple plant species favored for the highway's Vista corridor are: bougainvillea, cat's claw, honeysuckle, geranium, trumpet vines, Boston ivy, society garlic, pink iron bark, and varieties of pine, poplar, gum, locust and sycamore trees.
	www.nctimes.com /articles/2005/06/05/news/coastal/21_37_366_4_05.txt (1806 words)

	Coastal :: North Carolina Chapter
		Ecologically rare and valuable longleaf pine forest in North Carolina is threatened by a proposed four-lane bypass on US 70 west of Havelock, mostly through the Croatan National Forest.
		Beach engineering projects in North Carolina are widespread and costly, yet we are missing important pieces of information about all the adverse impacts and relationships.
		There is particular concern about the effects that it might have on the North American Right Whale and possible increases in beach strandings of this already endangered species of whale, not to mention the effect that this may have on the economy of coastal communities because of harm to fish stocks.
	nc.sierraclub.org /issues/coastal.asp (442 words)

	Karratha & Dampier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		On the North West Coastal Highway, it’s over 500km from Carnavon to the industrial twin towns of Dampier and Karratha, with nothing but the occasional roadhouse along the way.
		The discovery of large gas reserves and construction of the North West Shelf Gas Project in the 1980s have led to further expansion of the town.
		Looking back north from the climb up into the Chichester Ranges you’ll see why the homestead is so named; the view across this ancient Pilbara landscape is stirring and timeless.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/west_australia/karratha.asp (1128 words)

	Astoria, OR to Aberdeen, WA on Highway 101along the Washington Pacific Beaches - northwestplaces.com
		Highway 101 continues north on our Olympic Peninsula page.
		Highway 105 heads south west from south of
		Highway WA-105 which heads west on a loop along the coast to Grayland and
	www.northwestplaces.com /trips002/Aber0001.htm (312 words)

	Great North Region (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The immense North of Western Australia is a land as ancient as it is vast - a land of infinite contrasts and variety, it almost defies the imagination.
		The highway takes a more sheltered inland course, with access to the ocean limited by the presence of private land, not to mention the sheer impenetrability of some of the terrain.
		Further north, the Ningaloo Reef running down the North West Cape should not be missed, while a detour into the highlands of the Pilbara will make Broome’s serene charm all the more delectable.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/west_australia/greatnorth.asp (722 words)

	West Coast Discovery Australia Tours - Book online and Save (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Head north hugging the Indian Ocean coast line visit Yanchep National Park, experience the mystique of the Pinnacles Desert & Nambung National Park, or visit Waddi Emu and Wildflower Farm.
		Explore Kalbarri coastal cliffs and the Murchison River’s red gorges, perhaps visit the tropical and exotic parrot habitat, look around the town.
		Last goodbye to the dolphins before heading towards Carnarvon and then on to the North West Cape and the brilliant Ningaloo Reef.
	www.discoveraustralia.com.au /tours/west-coast-discovery-1842.html (420 words)

	Company (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Access to the area is by way of the sealed North-West Coastal Highway that crosses the property in the south.
		Away from this highway, there are a large number of tracks that are associated with the railway and power transmission lines and with station and old exploration activities.
		An underground gas pipeline runs through the central and eastern portions of the tenement to the north of the Cape Lambert iron deposit and the Robe River Railway that terminates at the iron ore port of Cape Lambert lies along the eastern boundary of the property.
	www.minesite.com /CompanyDynamic.php?ID=mE_810fe_8499341146657632 (684 words)

	Anacostia Watershed Network - Subwatershed Summary - Northwest Branch
		Its confluence with the Northeast Branch, north of the town of Bladensburg, forms the tidal river.
		The subwatershed boundaries of the Northwest Branch are generally outlined by Olney-Sandy Spring Road to the north, New Hampshire Avenue and Adelphi Road to the east, University Boulevard and Georgia Avenue to the west, and the southern edge of Hyattsville to the south.
		However, water quality and aquatic habitat deteriorate in the lower stream reaches due to higher density development, associated stormwater impacts, stream channelization downstream of Queens Chapel Road and a corresponding degradation of instream aquatic habitat and dependant biota.
	www.anacostia.net /maps/summary_northwestbranch.htm (450 words)

	Self Drive Western Australia - Self Drive Vacations - Goway Travel Experiences
		Depart Perth and travel south on the Albany Highway to the historic seaport of Albany on the southern coast of Western Australia.
		Depart Albany and travel west via Denmark and Walpole to Pemberton, a town that has grown as a result of the surrounding logging forests.
		Leaving Monkey Mia, continue along the North West Coastal Highway to Carnarvon which is situated on the mouth of the Gascoyne River.
	www.goway.com /selfdrive/self_we_australia.html (656 words)

	City Guide to Osoyoos British Columbia Canada
		Anarchist Mountain Lookout, on Highway 3 east, offers a climb to an elevation of 4,045 feet (from 905 feet above sea level) and a spectacular view that includes northern Washington State and parts of the Okanagan Valley.
		Osoyoos shares the Canada-U.S. border with Oroville and is linked to the south by Highway 97, the main connector to Chelan and Wenatchee.
		Heading west from Osoyoos on Highway 3 takes the traveler toward the coastal city of Vancouver.
	www.gonorthwest.com /bc/Okanagan/Osoyoos/Osoyoos.htm (445 words)

	Chapter 2: Wildegeest! A Search For Last Places (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Port au Basque was soon left behind as they traveled north on the coastal highway, and passed the signs that warned of winds strong enough to blow a tractor-trailer off the road.
		At Triton, to the west, and within the confines of Notre Dame Bay, the man first saw Gloria and Clarence, and their sons Adam and Corey come on board.
		Several weeks later, when they had returned to North Carolina, Dora was invited to be the guest of honor of two 4th grade classes, while the man showed camcorder recordings of her travels.
	www.wildegeest.com /chapter2.htm (4586 words)

	US Highway 101 on the Central Oregon Pacific Coast on northwestplaces.com
		North end of the Bridge – Yaquinta Bay State Park and Lighthouse – Day use park and museum at lighthouse.
		Seal Rock – A small residential coastal village with a few tourist facilities along the highway.
		– This coastal town of 600 is nestled between the surf and the coastal hills.
	www.northwestplaces.com /trips101/Linc0001.htm (896 words)

	Perth to Broome - Self Drive Information - Australia - Goway Travel Experiences
		Leaving Monkey Mia, rejoin the North West Coastal Highway and continue travelling north to Carnarvon, situated on the mouth of the Gascoyne River.
		From the modern state of the art technology required to operate the giant BHP facilities to the many and varied birds and wildlife that maintain their habitat within the salt and iron ore stock piles, Port Hedland is a unique blend of massive resource industrialization and incredible natural wonders.
		Pristine beaches and bays fringed with glistening white sands, craggy red cliffs and the sparkling tropical waters of the Indian Ocean are some of the wonders of this coastal delight.
	www.goway.com /downunder/australia/selfdrive/sd_waus_perth_broome.html (505 words)

	Australia's Northwest Cape : Planning a Trip \| Frommers.com
		Another option, which takes about the same time and costs the same, is Greyhound's daily Perth-Broome service, which connects with a service to Exmouth at the turnoff on the highway at Giralia in the wee hours of the morning.
		The 14-hour drive from Perth (plus rest stops) is through lonely country on a two-lane highway.
		From Perth, take the Brand Highway north to Geraldton, 424km (263 miles) away, then the North West Coastal Highway for 623km (386 miles) to Minilya gas station; the Exmouth turnoff is 7km (4 1/3 miles) north of Minilya.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/australia'snorthwestcape/1416010002.html (632 words)

	Port Hedland, Australia
		1780km from Perth on the North West Coastal Highway or 1700km by the inland route on the Great Northern Highway.
		In the 19th C, like most ports in the tropical North West, it was a pearl-fishing center.
		Its great days began with the iron ore boom of the 1960s, and it is now the Australian port handling the greatest annual tonnage.
	www.planetware.com /australia/port-hedland-aus-wa-ph.htm (241 words)

	Perth Excursions - Perth Travel Guide - Western Australia
		At this remarkable resort, situated near the town of Denham about 525 miles (830km) north of Perth in the Shark Bay Heritage area, visitors have the opportunity to interact and hand-feed the local wild dolphins who visit the shore each day.
		The park is 370 miles (590km) north of Perth near the mid-west town of Geraldton and can be accessed by car from the North West Coastal Highway.
		The mid-west is also rich in history and offers visitors a variety of outback experiences and coastal activities.
	www.wordtravels.com /Cities/Western+Australia/Perth/Excursions (1082 words)

	Road train blaze forces highway closure. 4 June 2005. North West WA News
		A road train has burst into flames in Western Australia, causing the closure of a part of the North-West Coastal Highway.
		Police say the accident has caused a hazardous chemical situation and they have closed the North-West Coastal Highway in both directions about two kilometres south of the Onslow turn-off.
		They say the highway will be closed for up to 48 hours, however attempts are being made to create an alternative route around the accident site for smaller vehicles only.
	www.abc.net.au /news/australia/wa/northwa/200506/s1384425.htm (244 words)

	North West Storm Photo Gallery Page 1
		I photographed the storm below on the lonely stretch of highway north of Nanutarra Roadhouse in the Pilbara.
		The first photo is interesting as it shows dust near the ground below some ragged scud hanging at the base of some cumulus.
		Although it probably wasn't severe this storm did produce flash flooding on the North West Coastal Highway, along with a nice lightning show.
	www.electricskies.com.au /Galleries/NWest/NWestP1.htm (109 words)

	Postcard from Highway One (#1): North West Coastal Highway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Today's postcard from Highway One comes to you from the North West Coastal Highway, near Exmouth.
		This took me back to a heated discussion Ant and I had a couple of Saturdays ago about Highway 1 and where it actually goes.
		You know, the one that everyone loved to hate, and yet suddenly when it was to be demolished, a flood of protectors emerged from the woodwork.
	members.iinet.net.au /~ramcub/Postcard1.html (379 words)

	Tom Price, Pilbara, North West, Western Australia, Australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Tom Price is located approximately 1600 kilometres, north from Perth and is accessible by sealed road from both the Great Northern Highway and the North West Coastal Highways.
		From Perth on the North West Coastal Highway, turn right just after the Nanutarra Road House, you then travel east via Paraburdoo to Tom Price, some 355 kilometres through spectacular mountain ranges and pastoral stations.
		The coastal town of Dampier (port facility) was then constructed with a railway line linking the two towns.
	www.tompricewa.com.au /index2.asp (323 words)

	British Columbia Circle Tours - Vancouver Island and Northwest BC Circle Tour
		Heading east from Prince Rupert, the Yellowhead Highway (Highway 16) takes you through many friendly communities.
		Take Highway 99 south at the junction with Highway 97 (11 km/7 miles north of Cache Creek).
		Your journey south takes you through the arid, high desert country of the north Thompson and Fraser Canyons and BC's historic gold trail, into the lushly forested terrain of the Vancouver Coast and Mountain region.
	www.bcadventure.com /adventure/circletours/northwest.htm (577 words)

	Hay In Art
		John’s Resting on a hay truck was, by his account “taken on Highway 163, just outside Monument Valley on the Arizona-Utah border (technically I think this spot is in Utah), in late September, around 6pm.
		The people are Meriwether Lewis (who passed Haystack Butte 199 years ago and called it Shishequaw) and several members of the Clary family to whom I am related by marriage, who celebrated both of the weddings in our Wedding Bales essay, and who once ranched on the land surrounding -- Haystack Butte.
		Coastal Oregon can be damp and cold enough to make even the summer traveler wear winter clothes and the hay maker to wrap his bales in plastic covers more reminiscent of wet Wales, than of the hot, dry American West.
	www.hayinart.com (5700 words)

	www.mineweb.net \| co_releases Cape Lambert Iron Ore (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Project has an area of 223 square kilometres and is located in the northern coastal Pilbara of Western Australia between the towns of Karratha, Roebourne and Wickham.
		The property is crossed by the North West Coastal Highway, gas pipeline, power transmission line and railway, and is only 10km from a suitable shipping port.
		Recent independent analysis confirmed the total JORC Compliant mineral resource at this Project to be 2.5 billion tonnes magnetite iron ore. In addition there are three target areas (showing over 60% Fe) which may significantly increase the resource on the tenement.
	www.mineweb.net /co_releases/713346.htm (515 words)

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