Ojai Raptor Center
My daughter suggested a visit to the Ojai Raptor Center, and I jumped at the chance to
Dia de Los Muertos – Hollywood Forever Cemetery
The 19th annual event for Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, came early to the Hollywood Forever Cemetery this year, and I
Calico Ghost Town – Yermo, CA
I seldom drive the interstate north toward Las Vegas and when I do, I don’t stop to sightsee. Yes, I’ve heard of the Calico Ghost Town, but always I breezed right by on my way to
2018 Spider Pavilion – Museum of Natural History of LA County
It’s time for the 2018 Spider Pavilion at the Natural History Museum. This is an outdoor, up-close lab where one can walk through spider habitat. It’s perfect for autumn! Of course, I made a visit this year. Who
Joseph Filippi Winery – Cucamonga Valley
In the Cucamonga Valley, the name Joseph Filippi means wine. Yes, I know California is known for its wine and one usually thinks of Napa and Sonoma, the current giants in the industry. However, let’s back up a bit and consider
King Tut – California Science Center
I’m lucky to be within easy (did I say that?) driving distance of Los Angeles and its fabulous museums. As a result, I don’t miss the special, once-in-a-lifetime things like
Autumn in Julian, CA
When folks think of Southern California, images of beaches and palm trees may come to mind, but there’s more to this area than that. In the mountains east of San Diego lies the tiny town of Julian, known
The Aquarium of the Pacific – Long Beach, CA
This year, 2018, marks the twentieth anniversary of the Aquarium of the Pacific. Since it seems to be a permanent fixture having survived
Los Angeles County Fair 2018
I didn’t attend the fair last year because I spent most of September busy with my Scotland trip. This year I corrected that omission. There’s something about a county fair that shouts AUTUMN! I can’t resist that call. Usually, the local fair isn’t