Finding Wildflowers in Death Valley
I was in Monterey when I first heard about the impressive blooming of wildflowers in Death Valley. As you may have guessed from the name,…
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Discover the Hidden Mountain Town of Markleeville, California
Just 30 miles below South Lake Tahoe rests the mountain town of Markleeville, California. Once the home of significant silver mining interests, this Alpine County…
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Exploring California’s Jalama Beach
AKA Jalama Beach offers the longest wait for a burger ever (and, yes, it was good). The long Presidents’ Day weekend seemed to take…
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Five Alternative California Destinations for an Anything-but-Typical Spring Break
Spring break, long mild weekends and early summer vacations are only a breath away. That might be hard to believe if you are knee-deep…
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Exploring the Catalina Casino
One of the most iconic structures on the entire island of Catalina is the Catalina Island Casino. Even if you have only see photos of…
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Restaurant Review: Avalon Grille
Avalon Grille sits in a prime location – on the corner of Crescent and Catalina in Avalon. With two walls entirely of windows, they…
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Restaurant Review: Original Jack’s Country Kitchen
One of our favorite restaurants in Avalon was Original Jack’s Country Kitchen. Casual, inexpensive and cozy, Jack’s welcomed us to the island. The waitstaff was…
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Review: El Terado Terrace Mini Suites on Catalina
For our first trip to Catalina Island, we decided not to sail down and stay on the boat. This turned out to be a great…
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Tips for the Perfect Winter Visit to Catalina
December was full of travel for me, and the month wrapped up with a visit to Catalina over Christmas. It was my first time seeing the island,…
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Striking it Rich in Tonopah, Nevada at the Mizpah Hotel
There’s something romantic about the idea of people leaving everything safe and known to try a new life out west – particularly in 1900. Big…
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