Opening day of Knotts Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival was April 1st. No fooling! And it runs through April 23rd. We were delighted to have been invited to attend. This annual festival is an adventure extraordinaire for the palate. In all honesty, I seriously thought we might be in boysenberry overload by the end of the day. But I could not have been more mistaken. Our youngest son and ... continue reading...
LEGOLAND California – Star Wars The Force Awakens
Last week we were invited to attend the Grand Opening LEGOLAND California - Star Wars The Force Awakens. Our 13-year old grandson was over the top excited about both Star Wars and LEGOS being in one place at the same time. It was a first-time visit for us grandparents. However, the grandkids had been many times before. I'm here to tell you ... we had a blast. An absolute ... continue reading...
Roaring Camp Railroads
Just 6 miles north of the iconic seaside town of Santa Cruz, California, you'll find Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Majestic Redwood trees seem to go on forever and ever. Amongst the redwoods is the delightful little town of Roaring Camp. It's from there you can catch a train to the summit of Bear Mountain, or to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Roaring Camp is not ... continue reading...
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
We recently spent several days in Santa Cruz, California. It was both lovely and relaxing. The beaches and coastal areas are so beautiful. We enjoyed watching surfers riding waves and were awestruck by the sunsets. Santa Cruz has so much to offer. In addition to the beaches are the world famous pier and equally famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. There are also a plethora ... continue reading...
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
There is good news as well as bad news about living near an important point of interest. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum falls into that category for us. First of all, the good news is it’s located in Southern California. But that’s also the bad news. Because the library is in Southern California we consequently put off visiting. The ... continue reading...