Where to go to be in the know...about travel
I was enjoying the thrill of a zip-line at the multifaceted Moaning Cavern Adventure Park in Calaveras County, but instead of the traditional semi-sitting position, which we had already done, my husband and I elected to go Super-style for our second ride. I loved the sensation of flying with no ropes visible beneath me, and feeling calmer on the second ride, could look around and enjoy more of the scenery.
The excitement is already building in San Francisco among sailors, spectators and sports enthusiasts of all stripes in anticipation of the America’s Cup finals to be held two years from now on September 7-22, 2013 on San Francisco Bay.
Lassen Volcanic National Park, home to fumaroles and boiling pots, is a hotbed of activity in the summer and the rustic Drakesbad Guest Ranch is the perfect place to take it all in.
Coit Tower is a beloved landmark in San Francisco, a 210 foot cylindrical tower that sits atop Telegraph Hill. Every local knows that the eccentric socialite Lillie Coit, who funded the building of the tower through her will after her death, was an avid supporter of San Francisco Firefighters.
No question about it–a long weekend in northern California’s Sonoma County calls for scouting vineyards and tasting vino.
The Palace of Fine Arts, with its peaceful lagoon set against the dramatic backdrop of Roman arches, evokes images of classical European architecture, while the Exploratorium juxtaposes scientific exploration against the artistic milieu of the Palace.
