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Plan the Perfect Central Coast Camping Itinerary
Looking to create the perfect California Central Coast itinerary? Here is what we did: Day 1: Los Angeles to Cachuma Lake We picked up our Jucy around 10 a.m. and brought it home, packed up our things and headed out after school, around 3 p.m. I would recommend leaving a little earlier as we arrived…
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Where to Go for Thanksgiving Break in California
In Southern California, Thanksgiving is usually too early for powder skiing but too late for swimming at the beach, so where does one go for a local Thanksgiving break? Of course, I aksed my very opinionated kids – Disneyland. “But it’s crowded,” I said. “We will only go on one ride,” they answered. “Ya, right,”…
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10 Perfect Activities for Families Visiting California’s Central Coast
Wine Coast Country, as California’s Central Coast is often known, is the perfect destination for families and the area’s new Stewardship Travel program is filled with fun, authentic, and inspiring activities hosted by area historians, scientists and specialists. There are more than 70 unique activities and/or contribution opportunities in more than 10 locations that families can…
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StarLight Festival Puts the Sky in Focus in Big Bear
At my daughters’ school they tried for almost a year to host Space Night but, in possibly a first for Los Angeles, it was cloudy and rainy every time — even in the early fall and late spring. Big Bear, Calif.’s recently announced astronomy festival — the StarLight Festival — sounds like it will more…
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Mammoth Mountain Celebrates 60 Years With New Enhancements
I am so happy to hear that one of my favorite ski destinations is celebrating 60 years and that June Mountain will be reopening this season. With so much going on in Mammoth this year, it makes me wish we had purchased season tickets. Regardless, we will definitely be spending a lot of time in…
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