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Is Hearst Castle A Cursed Haunted Castle?

Hearst Castle is definitely a sight to see and tour. Hearst Castle offers daily tours 1-4 and also an evening tour. (see website for details). This 90,080 square foot Castle was started in 1919 by William...

6 comments    travel fun make
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10 Songs About Southern California

These 10 songs about places in Southern California journey across the region from San Diego to San Simeon.

0 comments    hollywood california los angeles
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Swimming Pool Milestones

Last August, I clipped a "Swimming Pool Timeline" out of the Los Angeles Times, because it had some fun trivia in it. Now that the weather's turning cold, it's nice to imagine the faint smell of chlorine, and...

3 comments    entertainment travel california
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Things To Do In And Around San Luis Obispo

Well, if you are coming to San Luis Obispo for a weekend getaway, I suggest you arrive on Thursday.

13 comments    travel california wine tasting
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Warner Castle

Part of the fun of travel is the surprising discoveries one can make when traveling down back roads and off the beaten track. On a recent trip back to Rochester, New York I came upon just such a discovery...

1 comment    travel new york scotland
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Hearst Castle

I have been to Hearst Castle many times. What is great about the castle is that it is an art haven, it is an architectural haven, and it is the best historical representation of money earned during the Gilded...

4 comments    education travel arts
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A Kid-Friendly Central Coast Road Trip Part 2

A travelogue of our Central Coast road trip, part two, the summer vacation.  Summer is a great time to visit this area of California. Central Coast Road trip, Part 1 The Hearst Castle in San Simeon wasn't...

0 comments    kids vacation santa cruz
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The Darkside of William Randolph Hearst And Did He Have A Black Heart?

Today when society and most Americans look at William Randolph Hearst they see a very wealthy and influential man. The truth of the matter is he was a man of great wealth and power. William was born into a...

4 comments    money politics power
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The stunning California Central Coast

From the stunning array of aquatic life around Monterey to the range of rare wildlife on the five unspoiled Channel Islands, the Central coast is without a doubt, a nature lover's heaven on earth. If you like...

3 comments    travel california vineyards
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Where Can you Find Elephant Seals?

The northern elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris, is the largest pinniped in the Northern Hemisphere. Males can reach a length of 13.5 feet, and weigh up to 4400 pounds. Much smaller females reach...

0 comments    animals pups seals
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