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The California Coast - Gems Along the California Coast

Aug 01, 2010 09:48PM ● By Brian O

Our state parks encompass one of the most diversified and historically and biologically blessed systems in the world. The system’s healthy but not wealthy and needs a financial shot in the arm.

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Cape Cod

Aug 01, 2010 08:52PM ● By Brian O

All I knew about Cape Cod, before I went there myself, I had learned from the movie Splash. I had always imagined going to that deserted white sandy beach where Darryl Hannah’s flowing blonde waves and the beach grass were both blowing in the breeze.

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A Trip to Remember - Visiting Greece and its Isles

May 01, 2010 09:03PM ● By Brian O

Any trip to Europe is special, but the one I took this year with my daughter-in-law, Jenny, was extra special. Upon making what was a - “just us girl’s”- trip to Greece and its islands to view the sights and learn about ancient Grecian history, we found ourselves in the midst of modern Grecian history in the making.

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California Travel Where the Sierras Meet the Cascades

Feb 01, 2010 10:21PM ● By Greg Niemann

Across the lake, Lassen Peak’s eastern flank shimmered with a saffron embrace from the rising sun. We sped over the surface of Lake Almanor where ospreys, grebes, ducks and geese bobbed like watermelon seeds out on a watery veneer of rosy pink.

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Nick Karnazes hits 108 courses in 48 states in 96 days... Teed Off in America!

Feb 01, 2010 10:13PM ● By Don Kindred

Dreams do come true, even for golfers. Retired from the wholesale food business, Nick Karnazes had one; he fulfilled it. He wanted to make a golfing trek across the United States, from the west coast and back, playing two golf courses in 48 states in 96 days.

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South of the Border - A Puerto Vallarta Holiday

Nov 01, 2009 11:26AM ● By Greg Niemann

We try to make our regular visit to the Mexican Riviera town of Puerto Vallarta early in the year, when the wintry chill comes to Southern California. Another over-riding reason is to attend the Wednesday night Art Walk in Old Town Vallarta.

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Ashland, Oregon Home of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Nov 01, 2009 11:24AM ● By Don Kindred

Breaking all the rules of traditional theater, Oregon’s Ashland-based Shakespeare Festival (OSF) features diversity and variety in the selection of plays and in staging, casting, sets and costumes.

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South of the Border - Mexico’s “Other” Peninsula

May 01, 2008 09:39PM ● By Greg Niemann

I have penned the Baja Beat column in every issue of the San Clemente Journal since summer 1995 when issue number one rolled off the presses. This is not a goodbye, but an expansion.

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The Baja Beat Let Baja Entertain You!

Feb 01, 2008 09:31PM ● By Greg Niemann

Papas & Beer is a popular party place... especially during Spring Break!In the past, I’ve mentioned before in this column that Baja has a little for everyone, from just lazing on the enjoying wide sandy beaches, to surfing or, horseback riding, to deep sea fishing and golfing, and for to the more adventurous, hang gliding, rock climbing and off-roading.

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A Trip For All Seasons The ‘A’ List...

Feb 01, 2008 09:29PM ● By Don Kindred

The colorful architecture in Aruba.Armchair vacations. We love to savor the dreamy moments when we curl up, painting exotic places in our mind’s eye, imagining all the while that we can afford traveling in ostentatious luxury.

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