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...
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...
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...
Carmel Beach – Carmel By The Sea
One of the many treasures along the coast of California is Carmel By-The-Sea. Snuggled along the shore of Carmel Bay is this extraordinary little town with a unique array of restaurants, hotels/inns, art galleries, and a seemingly endless number of shops of various kinds. Olive oil tasting as well as wine tasting are a favorite pastime. Only about one square mile in size, Carmel ... continue reading...