A Day in the Park: Joshua Tree
Last October, several of my travel companions & I headed to Palm Desert for a week Outside of Palm Desert, Joshua Tree National Park is a welcome destination Thousands of
A Day in the Park: Redwoods-Lady Bird Johnson Grove
I was told that when I went to the Redwoods National Park I should not miss the Lady Bird Johnson Grove We came to the grove on a foggy afternoon
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A Day in the Park: Redwoods-Jedediah Smith Park
My friends the Gibsons recommended that I visit Jedediah Smith park when they heard I was headed to the Redwoods I always knew that the Redwoods were big but I
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Santa Ynez Valley
A short jaunt north of Santa Barbara is the valley known as Santa Ynez. The communities of Solvang, Los Olivos & Santa Ynez dot the valley floor as well numerous
Mission Santa Barbara
Its called the jewel of the California missions. Missions Santa Barbara sits up on a bluff above the city. The history & the architecture of this fortress are a big
Santa Barbara
Each fall over the last several years, several of my girlfriends go on our annual “girlfriends trip”. This year we headed for Santa Barbara, the “Riviera of California” These annual adventures
Coronado
Coronado, located across the bay from San Diego gives you glimpses of days gone by.Old glamour with the beauty of the sun, sand & that amazing ocean along with the
Julian
I’ve heard about Julian for years from my friend Nancy & last week I got the opportunity to finally visit.A little slice of Americana along with a wonderful slice of