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	Table Mountain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain in South Africa that overlooks Cape Town.
		It is the northern end of a range of mountains which stretches south down the length of the Cape Peninsula.
		Table Mountain has a cable car at the western end that takes visitors to the top.
	www.reidsville.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Table_Mountain (964 words)

	TABLE MOUNTAIN - LoveToKnow Article on TABLE MOUNTAIN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		Specifically Table Mountain is the mountain which arises behind Table Bay, in the Cape Peninsula, Cape Town lying at its seaward base and on its adjacent lower slopes.
		East and west of the mountain and a little in advance of it are lesser hills, the Devils Peak (3300 ft.) being to the east and Lions Head (2100 ft.) to the west.
		The western side of Table Mountain faces the Atlantic, and is flanked by the hills known as The Twelve Apostles; to the south Houts Bay Nek connects it with the remainder of the range; on the east the mountain overlooks the Cape Flats.
	www.1911ency.org /T/TA/TABLE_MOUNTAIN.htm (365 words)

	Table Mountain Cape Town \| Visit Table Mountain : English Language Courses - Cape Town (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		Table Mountain is part of a range of mountains and hills that stretch from the city centre southwards to Cape Point, a distance of about 50 km.
		The incredible plant life of Table Mountain is a wonder to scientists as much as it is to tourists.
		Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company This is the website of the cable car company, and includes times, the weather, maps of how to get to the Cableway and special offers.
	owls.co.za /english/tablemountain.htm (707 words)

	Betula spp
		Table mountain pine is one of the southern pines.
		Distribution: Table mountain pine is native to the Appalachian Mountain region from Pennsylvania southwest to eastern West Virginia, Virginia, northwestern South Carolina, northeastern Georgia and eastern Tennessee.
		Table mountain pine is used for pulpwood, low grade saw timber and firewood.
	www2.fpl.fs.fed.us /TechSheets/SoftwoodNA/htmlDocs/pinuspungens.html (492 words)

	Table Mountain at opensource encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		Table Mountain (1086 m) is a flat-topped mountain in South Africa that overlooks Cape Town.
		Table mountain is not a particularly dangerous mountain, nevertheless caution should be excercised:
		The first person documented to climb the mountain was Antonio de Saldanha, in 1503.
	www.wiki.tatet.com /Table_Mountain.html (785 words)

	WildWNC.org : Trees : Table Mountain Pine
		Table Mountain pine is unevenly distributed; its range extends from the Northern Appalachians in central Pennsylvania southwest to eastern West Virginia and southward into the Southern Appalachians, ending on the steep western edge of the mountains of North Carolina and east Tennessee (1,2,6,9,10,11,19,25,29).
		The staminate cones of Table Mountain pine are a reddish purple (31).
		The often gnarly Table Mountain pines are a welcome sight on rocky, cliff-like areas of the Appalachians, but perhaps the most important use of the species is as protection forest; it stabilizes soil, minimizing erosion and runoff from the vast shale barrens and other rugged topographic features within its natural range (17).
	www.wildwnc.org /trees/Pinus_pungens.html (4426 words)

	Table Mountain -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		The mountains have an average elevation of nearly 2,200 feet (670 m) and a maximum height of 2,670 feet (814 m) in the Lewis Hills, southwest of Corner Brook.
		a southward-projecting spur of the Carpathian Mountains, in northeastern Hungary.
		The mountains occupy an area of about 50,000 square miles (130,000 square km), of which 33,000 square miles (85,500 square km) are in Missouri, 13,000 square miles (33,700 square km) in northern Arkansas, and the remainder in southern...
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9070841 (871 words)

	Table Mountain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		Table Mountain is the icon of Cape town.
		Access to the top of the mountain is via the Cableway, which has been upgraded and renovated since the original was put in place.
		Table Mountain boasts over 300 different walks giving unparalleled access to sample the natural wonder of the 'fynbos' vegetation and all the different floral species of the area, one of which is The King Protea - the national flower of South Africa.
	www.bantrybay.co.uk /TableMountain.htm (232 words)

	Destinations - Table Mountain National Park - South African environmental conservation and ecotourism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		from which the mountain is composed, and the geological processes and changing climatic conditions which, over hundreds of millions of years, have served to build and sculpt the landscape we see today.
		The bulk of Table Mountain is composed of layer upon layer of
		The Table Mountain National Park is the only national park in the country set in the midst of bustling metropolis.
	www.cpnp.co.za /table_mountain.html (2139 words)

	SummitPost - Table Mountain -- Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering
		Table Mountain is the central and most prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town.
		On Table Mountain there are routes to satisfy climbers of all skill levels, and many of the classics are graded between (French) 5a and 6b.
		Table Mountain is a trad climbing venue and bolting is expressly prohibited.
	www.summitpost.org /mountain/rock/150750/table-mountain.html (1642 words)

	Table Mountain - Superb Shuttle Tours
		Lions roamed the mountains, hippos wallowed in the swampy areas on the flats beneath the mountain.
		The view of Table Mountain most often captured on postcards and popular paintings is the one from Bloubergstrand on the northern side of Table Bay.
		To the south-east of the mountain is the wide expanse of level sandy land known as the Cape Flats.
	www.superbshuttletours.co.za /html/table_mountain.html (1437 words)

	Table Mountain
		Table Mountain (11,106 feet) is one of the only peaks along the crest of the Teton Range that contains high-quality technical climbing routes.
		To approach Table Mountain from the west shore of Jenny Lake, we hike for about seven miles of relatively flat terrain on an excellent trail into the south fork of Cascade Canyon, one of the range's most spectacular valleys.
		After basking on the summit under the massive hulk of the Grand Teton, the descent involves walking on Table Mountain's summit plateau until lower-angle scree and boulders in the south gully are reached.
	www.exumguides.com /tetonpeaks/table.shtml (458 words)

	Table Mountain and Cableway in Cape Town - South Africa
		It can only be done on days when the mountain is not covered with its "table cloth" or hidden in dense fog.
		On top of Table Mountain one can go on wonderful hikes and afterwards relax in the restaurant or the cafeteria.
		On the mountain the wind is usually much stronger than in the city.
	www.southafrica-travel.net /westcape/cato_06.htm (254 words)

	Table Mountain safaris, lodges and wildlife tours
		Cape Town is set against Table Mountain's famous profile, while the Table Mountain National Park encompasses 60 km of incredibly scenic beauty, and includes the Peninsula mountain chain that stretches from Signal Hill to Cape Point.
		The mountain is riddled with some very interesting sandstone caves, some of which can be explored with a minimum of equipment.
		Table Mountain National Park stretches all the way along the Cape Peninsula to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point.
	www.ecoafrica.com /african/travel/TableMountain.html (444 words)

	Further information on Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		Table Mountain was formed in same way as many flat-topped Karroo kopjes – the uplift and erosion, both above and below sea level, of flat table lands that are capped by layers of resistant rock.
		Table Mountain offered a break in the monotony of long voyages, both as a prominent feature on the landscape and as a promise of fresh food and water, and a chance to walk on terra firma.
		Table Mountain was given its name by the early Dutch settlers due to its obvious flat-topped shape.
	www.sfc.wcape.school.za /InfoTableMt01.htm (694 words)

	Welcome to ReserveUSA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		Table Mountain is located in eastern Sierra, 18 miles southwest of the town of Bishop, California.
		This is the Table Mountain located in the Inyo National Forest near Bishop, California.
		It is not the Table Mountain in the Angeles National Forest near Wrightwood.
	www.reserveusa.com /jsp/commonpage.jsp?goto=/nrrs/ca/tabl/newindex.html (198 words)

	IgoUgo: Cape Town Attractions, Cape Town Festivals, Things To Do In Cape Town (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		The Table Mountain reserve is home to an impressive diversity of indigenous flora, including many endemic species.The mountain is a treat for hikers, climbers and amblers with over 550 recognised paths.
		Table Mountain is probably the most instantly recognizable mountain in the world - you can confuse Mt. Fuji with half a dozen other volcanoes, Mt Blanc with a couple of other Alpine peaks and Mt. Everest with various other Himalayan summits, but Table Mountain with its flat top is unique.
		Table Mountain is often covered by clouds - referred to as its tablecloth.
	www.igougo.com /planning/journalEntryActivity.asp?type=2&entryID=15998 (924 words)

	Table Mountain Scout Hut
		There are some sturdy wooden tables and benches and a steel fireplace with grids for cooking and an oven for baking (the picture shows the old fireplace).
		The area around the Hut is rich in history, and the nearby Waterworks museum tells of the building of the dams, the old Camps Bay ropeway and the railway from the top of the ropeway to the old stone quarries.
		Weather on Table Mountain is difficult to predict and can become extreme at any time of year, so hikers should be well prepared, familiar with the route, and willing to turn back ("Plan C") if conditions are too extreme for the party.
	www.scouting.org.za /capewest/hut.html (653 words)

	Table Mountain
		The exhilarating ascent of Cape Town's Table Mountain is a must for any visitor and provides breathtaking views over the city and its beaches.
		The mountain is sculpted from sandstone, shale and granite and it rises 1086 metres above the bay.
		This was said to be smoke from the Devil's pipe, and the forbidding mountain was always regarded with mistrust.
	www.gordons-bay.com /cape/table_mountain.html (611 words)

	Table Mountain, South Africa
		Table Mountain is Cape Town's most famous landmark and one of the city's greatest attractions.
		There are over 100 scenic ways to climb the mountain, which stands at 1086 metres above sea level, but most people take the revolving cable car which whisks you to the top in a just a few minutes.
		The mountain is part of a nature reserve and wooden walkways and designated paths allow you to wander around without damaging the unique plant life.
	www.go2africa.com /south-africa/cape-peninsula/table-mountain (343 words)

	Proposed Colorado Wilderness: Table Mountain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		Table Mountain is part of the Royal Gorge Bureau of Land Management Resource Area in the Arkansas River Canyon 15 miles west of Canon City.
		Table Mountain offers remote and challenging terrain in canyons and on the high plateau.
		Table Mountain terrain ranges from 6,000 ft. to 9,400 ft. The dramatic high plateau that forms the north side of the area drops through canyons to the Arkansas River on the south side.
	www.ccwcwilderness.org /wilderness/table.html (292 words)

	Table Mountain on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		Table Mountain zeolites: the Colorado School of Mines perspective.
		Yenan, the village in the mountains where the Long March ended, the cave headquarters of Mao Tse Tung, with his chair, table and personal ustensils.
		Zeolites and associated minerals from the Table Mountains near Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado.
	encyclopedia.infonautics.com /html/T/TableM1tn.asp (769 words)

	Table Mountain Hikes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		Some of the attractions that Table Mountain offers, are the spectacular setting of a mountain amidst a city, magnificent scenery and beautiful vistas to all corners, easily accessible wild areas, rich flora and indigenous forested kloofs.
		Barrier Buttress is followed by Valken and Kasteel buttresses, beyond which one of the most popular ascents of the mountain, via the ravine of Kasteelspoort, is signposted.
		At dusk, dawn and full moon, the city, sea and Table Mountain are mantled with soft light, a particularly beautiful sight from Lion's Head.
	www.places.co.za /html/tablemountainw.html (1299 words)

	\| Table Mountain Animal Center \| Home \| (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		In 1994, the Table Mountain Animal Center Foundation was founded and granted its 501(c)(3) status.
		Table Mountain Animal Center's mission is to provide animal and pet-related services that enhance public health and safety, and to promote animal welfare to Jefferson County communities and the Rocky Mountain Region.
		Table Mountain Animal Center (TMAC) is an 'open-door' animal welfare facility.
	www.tablemountainanimals.org /about.html (488 words)

	Preserves
		At this moment in its history, the Sierra Foothill Conservancy is the proud owner of three nature preserves: the McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve, the Mary Elizabeth Miller Preserve at Black Mountain, and the Tivy Mountain Preserve.
		The climb to the top of the table is strenuous; the table top itself is level but walking is difficult because of the rocky surface.
		The Tivy Mountain Preserve is located on the south side of the Kings River near the community of Piedra, in the southern part of Fresno County.
	www.sierrafoothill.org /preserves.htm (1067 words)

	Table Mountain Pine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		Table Mountain pine is endemic to the Appalachian Mountains.
		This tree was first collected around 1794 near Tablerock Mountain in Burke County, North Carolina, hence the common name `Table Mountain pine'.
		Restricted to rocky, dry ridges and slopes, it is scattered throughout its range and sometimes forms small populations in suitable areas.
	www2.ncsu.edu /unity/lockers/project/dendrology/index/plantae/vascular/seedplants/gymnosperms/conifers/pine/pinus/australes/tablemountain/pungens.html (171 words)

	North Table Mountain in Golden, CO
		North Table is the finest climbing area in Denver, hands down.
		With its southern exposure, North Table is climbable year round as the brutal Colorado sun blasts the slopes and often warms them enough for climbing by noon.
		To reach North Table, follow 6th Avenue west (a major highway in west Denver) as it crosses under I-70 and begins to loop around into south Golden.
	www.mountainweb.com /rock-climbing/view-rock-climbing.jsp?rockclimbing=1038 (219 words)

	Table Mountain
		Table Mountain, the massive sandstone plateau rising up above the Cape Flats has always been a welcome sight to seafarers.
		Although there are numerous hiking trails to the top of the mountain, for the less energetic, the revolving cable car is a less strenuous way of making the ascent.
		The weather is unpredictable on the mountain and can turn cold very quickly, so take adequate warm clothing, no matter how warm the day.
	www.davids.co.za /table-mountain.htm (301 words)

	Projects at TMF (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		The scientists who use the atmospheric spectrometers at Table Mountain are members of the Chemical Kinetics and Photochemistry Group at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology.
		Measurements from the Table Mountain instrument have played an important role in several scientific studies, including the discovery of a large increase in middle atmospheric water vapor from 1991-1997 [Nedoluha et al., JGR 103, 3531-3543, 1998].
		The telescope was built at Pomona College and installed on the mountain during the period from 1982-1985.
	tmf-web.jpl.nasa.gov /projects.html (1383 words)

	Welcome to JPL's Table Mountain Facility (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		Table Mountain Facility (TMF) is a unique, remote scientific and engineering facility that produces innovative results.
		It is funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and managed by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).
		The remaining 20% is funded by the remote site user fees from projects working at TMF and using office or building space for 60 days or more, and by the dormitory fees that are charged for overnight science customers using the dormitory.
	tmf-web.jpl.nasa.gov (510 words)

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