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Imagine riding a horse through snow on a warm sunny day in August. This may sound like an impossible contradiction, but I did just that on a high country pack trip with Icicle Outfitters & Guides of Washington State. Icicle Outfitters offers everything from day rides near Leavenworth and at Lake Wenatchee State Park, to drop camps where they pack in gear for hikers or hunters, to full service pack trips. In the winter they even have sleigh rides. M... Read More
One small ship cruise line goes under. Most people would have seen their ships as fodder for the scrap yard. Dan Blanchard of American Safari Cruises saw them as the means to start a new company. With the complete overhaul of two ships formerly of Glacier Bay, InnerSea Discoverieswas born, a small-ship cruise line with a taste for adventure and exploration of wild places. The first time I saw the Wilderness Discoverer she sat high and dry in a shipyard in Seattle. Poin... Read More
Before heading across the ocean for a vacation to Australia, many questions need answers. Start with the flight. What matters most, price, length of the journey, or stops along the way? Research flights to find the one best suited. If price matters most, the cheapest flights often stop several times and take well over 20 hours from start to finish. The most direct flights may take as little as 14 – 16 hours, but could cost quite a lot. When plans include s... Read More
Castillo San Felipe del Morro Approaching old San Juan by sea, time regresses about 500 years. Weather worn towers (garitas) top the seemingly endless brownish walls dominating the horizon. Looming over the city, the ancient battlements stand guard. The somewhat crumbly appearance deceives the eye, as they seem in fact quite solid. Garita on Castillo San Cristobal, San Juan Puerto Rico San Juan, Pue... Read More
Sint Maarten/Saint Martin, two names for one rather small island. This now peaceful Caribbean island has a long and bloody history. Violence began long before the day Columbus first sighted the island in 1493 on November 11, the holy day of Saint Martin of Tours. He claimed the island for Spain, naming it Isla de San Martin. Throughout history, the island changed hands many times between Spain, France, Holland, Britain and Denmark. Before the... Read More
Tongass National Forest covers the majority of southeast Alaska. It is the largest unit in the US Forest Service, as well as the largest coastal temperate rain forest. Almost 17 million acres to explore amidst an abundance of wildlife and natural beauty, with miles of pristine wilderness few people ever see. Many opp... Read More
Luxury Vacations on a Tight Budget By John & Lois Beath Budget conscious vacationers should investigate cruise ship options this year to save money. Cruise ships offer clean, comfortable accommodations, unlimited amounts of great food, exotic destinations and first class service – at prices below the per day cost of a quality city hotel. Cruise ships offer vacatione... Read More
I had the great pleasure of having Mr. Choy speak with me personally. Mr. CHoy's unwavering dedication to his community, Manoa, was passionate and lively. We spoke on ways to Help all the community Neighborhood Watch Groups. He really cares about his community. One of the most remarkable things was how Mr. Choy's self expressed goal was to help the community stay safe, with active particiaption with groups like the Manoa Neighborhood Watch. http://manoawatch.com/ He also l... Read More
Did you know? Drinking water at the correct time maximizes its effectiveness on the Human body: 2 glasses of water after waking up - helps activate internal organs 1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion 1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure 1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack ... Read More
One Light Bulb at a Time A physics teacher in high school, once told the students that while one grasshopper on the railroad tracks wouldn't slow a train very much, a billion of them would. With that thought in mind, read the following, obviously written by a good American .. Good idea .. . One light bulb at a time . . . . Check this out . I can verify this because I was in Lowes the other day for some reason and j... Read More
Hi Guys, Just a reminder to come check out the Okinawan festival Its gonna be fun, the food is great! See ya there Rob ... Read More
You and I have a rendezvous with destiny. We will preserve for our children this, the last best hope of man on earth, or we will sentence them to take the first step into a thousand years of darkness. If we fail, at least let our children and our children's children say of us we justified our brief moment here. We did all that could be done. Ronald Reagan 40th president of US (1911 - 2004) http://www.TemeculaGrapevine.com Brought to you by the... Read More
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