Terrestrial Odyssey, A Deep Journey Through Nature's Wonderland (46 Minute Journey Through the Southwest United States; VHS Video)
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Nature's Wonderland
"Music and image merge in a celebration of the natural world. Digital orchestra, angelic choir and a free floating camera transport the viewer...through the ancient canyons and lush water worlds." Date of production not available. Length not available.
Terrestrial Odyssey, A Deep Journey Through Nature's Wonderland (46 Minute Journey Through the Southwest United States; VHS Video)
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An overview of my Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland showing what has been done to this point so far. Follow progress of the layout at WWW.NWRR.BLOGSPOT.COM
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If you love nature, the "nightlife" in American River is fantastic
Article by Sidney Morgan
Although you can easily get there from Adelaide in just a few hours by road and ferry, American River, on Kangaroo Island is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Even though the human population is vastly outnumbered by its indigenous wildlife, we are welcome to stay in their midst and get to know the "locals.". The local wildlife makes up the bulk of the population and is the major attraction for visitors.
American River is not a river and it is not in America. Where did its name come from, then? Back in 1803, some sealers from America camped there for four months while they built a schooner out of the local timber. According to the story, the sealers thought they were staying on the banks of a river and gave it the name, "American River." The name stuck and now a plaque has been erected in their memory.
Those American sealers were not there long enough to be considered the first settlers. That distinction goes to a man named Frank Potts. After settling in American River for a time, Potts later went back to the mainland and started one of the earliest vineyards in Langhorne Creek. Potts was followed by John Buick, who built the first permanent house in American River in 1844. The settlement grew when a fish cannery was built in the late 19th century and gypsum mining operations were begun. Industry really didn't take off on Kangaroo Island, though and the island has remained largely undeveloped.
Today, the two main industries on Kangaroo Island are oyster farming and tourism. It remains remarkably pristine, which is its primary attraction for tourists. If you choose to stay in American River, you don't have to go past your doorstep to immerse yourself in nature. A bird lover's paradise, there is an abundance of bird life on the estuary and further afield, dozens of species of wildlife, some of which can be found nowhere else on earth.
Is there nightlife in American River? If you love nature, the "nightlife" is fantastic and organized tours are available that make it possible for you to see the best of it. One of the more popular night time attractions in American River is to view the little penguins at Penneshaw.
During the day, too, you can join groups or travel solo and explore the island's natural attractions. Some of the bird species found on the island include the endangered Glossy Black Cockatoo, Black Swans, pelicans, Cape Barren Geese and others that make Kangaroo Island a world renowned bird watcher's destination.
In Eastern Cove alone, there are estimated to be at least 56 different water bird species. The small islands that dot the cove are perfect breeding grounds for these birds. The fish, too, abound, their survival assured now the the waters are protected for them by law.
Don't visit American River if you're looking for large resort developments, clubs, casinos and other mainland attractions. If, on the other hand, you want to get away from it all and get back to nature, you will love it. Make American River your base on Kangaroo Island and you will have all the comforts of home in a natural wonderland.
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