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6 Places You Need to Visit in LA
As one of the most iconic cities in the United States, Los Angeles (LA) radiates culture and recreation. Unfortunately, due to...
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The Angel Numbers of Palm Springs
About 10 years ago my husband began seeing 11:11 everywhere. At first, we tossed it off to a mere coincidence, but after a few...
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Life in the Rocky Intertidal Zone at Cabrillo
Cabrillo National Monument is a-must-see when visiting San Diego, but for me the most striking aspect is the tide pools located...
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Hiking at Big Bear Lake
A large part of what makes traveling so exciting is getting out and seeing what the world has to offer. Each destination offers...
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The San Diego Zoo is the 6th largest in the world, comprising 4,000 animals and 700 species on 100 acres of parkland in famous Balboa Park. The Zoo...
The world is a book and its every page needs to be explored. To make the best of my life, I travel and this time my destination was San Francisco. It...
Let me start by stating I believe in ghosts—they’re around us all of the time and everywhere we go. I don’t fear them, either, and...
ounded as California’s second mission by Fr. Junípero Serra in 1770, the Basilica of San Carlos Borroméo de Carmelo Mission first had its...
The US Postal Service has been delivering our mail since 1775, with the first Postmaster General being Benjamin Franklin. The original mailboxes at...
Are you planning a trip to Palm Springs soon, but you’re not sure what to expect? Perhaps you’ve been before and want to experience...
17-Mile Drive is one of the most scenic routes in the world, and it’s an absolute must when visiting Northern California. Our half-day trip...
When it comes to food, in general, I pay close attention to quality over everything else. To my surprise, during a recent outing to National City, I...
History Originally called Ocean View Avenue, an anonymous writer first mentioned the bustling spot and its sardine industry in a local Monterey...
Built in 1928 in what was once the small town of Palm Springs, also known as the Sandbox of the Stars, the El Mirador was an all-inclusive resort for...
Patricia and Chester Morteen established the family-owned Moorten Botanical Garden in 1939, which comprises various cacti and other succulents from...
Nestled in Southern California’s Coachella Valley is an unusual place called The Living Desert, an exceptional and interactive zoo that weaves...
Who was Noah? Born in Alabama in 1917, Noah Purifoy graduated from the Los Angeles Art Institute in 1956 and spent most of his life in the city...
My mother-in-law was visiting us from Colorado and was excited about visiting Joshua tree National Park. I knew it was famous and attracted millions...
I’ve been a travel nurse for many years. My husband and I uproot ourselves about twice a year, with our two young children in tow. It’s...