Travel

California Institute of Technology

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CalTech, Pasadena, CA

Manhattan Beach, CA

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Forest City and Clear Lake, Iowa

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Forest City is the home of of Winnebago Industries, which manufactures motorhomes and all types of recreational vehicles. Winnebago Industries was born in 1958, when a group of local businesses, worried about Iowa’s depressed farm economy, persuaded Modernistic Industries of California to build a travel-trailer factory in Forest City.

The 200-acre factory includes the main assembly areas which you can visit on a plant tour.

Chassis awaiting assembly

Winnebago Vectra®. Loaded with luxury features and amenities such as Corian® countertops, UltraLeather™ furniture, elegantly crafted cabinetry and ceramic tile flooring.

Clear Lake is a large lake located near Forest City. It is is also a major stop on Interstate 35 with many restaurants, hotels and truck stops.

Lakeside park at Clear lake

Visitors of all ages are drawn to the sun, the fun and especially the lake fishing.

An annual Take a Kid Fishing Tournament is held each June.

Manhattan Beach

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Manhattan Beach is located in Los Angeles County, just 3 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport.

A scenic 928-foot-long pier at the end of Manhattan Beach Boulevard offers fishing all year. The city is a very upscale beach town within commuting distance of Los Angeles, making it one of the most expensive coastal towns in which to live in America, according to the most recent Fortune Magazine rankings.

The Manhattan Beach pier on a typical afternoon.

Manhattan Beach's world famous "Strand" and local bike path

Manhattan Beach offers million dollar mansions on the "Strand"

The town regularly smashes Los Angeles County real estate sales records, with the median price of a single family dwelling with an ocean view approaching 2.1 million dollars.

Boulder, Colorado

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Boulder is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, just 35 miles northwest of Denver. Home of the University of Colorado's main campus and the National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder sits 5,430 feet above sea level and is surrounded by a greenbelt of city trails and open spaces. Boulder is known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, natural product retailers and restaurants.

Pearl Street Downtown Historic Distric

Pearl Street Mall

Planted Tulips on Pearl Street

Mapleton Hill Historic District

University of Colorado

The beauty of the UC Boulder Campus

UC Campus with Chautaugua Park and the Flatiron Mountains in background

University of Colorado Campus

Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park

Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles

2009-04-15T16:59:00.000-07:00

Rodeo Drive, between Santa Monica Blvd. and Wilshire Blvd in Beverly Hills, is a world famous three block long stretch of Los Angeles' best shops and boutiques. It is one of the most expensive shopping districts in the world and its shop owners have paid a hefty price tag for real estate there. This Los Angeles business district is not only a shopping district but also a tourist attraction. Many of Hollywood's biggest stars shop on this street as well as coming to enjoy the many restaurants and boutiques.

Rodeo Drive on a quiet Easter Sunday morning.

Joshua Tree National Park, California

2008-03-16T01:10:00.000-07:00

Joshua Tree National Park is located in south-eastern California. The park includes parts of two deserts, whose characteristics are determined primarily by elevation. Below 3,000 feet, the Colorado Desert encompasses the eastern part of the park and features natural gardens of creosote bush, ocotillo, and cholla cactus. The Little San Bernardino Mountains run through the southwest edge of the park.

The higher, moister, and slightly cooler Mojave Desert is the special habitat of the Joshua tree from which the park gets its name. In addition to Joshua tree forests, the western part of the park includes some of the most interesting geologic displays found in California's deserts. The dominant geologic features of this landscape are hills of bare rock, usually broken up into loose boulders. These hills are popular amongst rock climbing and scrambling enthusiasts. The flatland between these hills is sparsely forested with Joshua trees.

I-5 Rest Stop in Tehachapi Mtns north of LA

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February 2008

February 2008

Mauian Napili Beach Hotel

2008-02-06T14:00:00.000-08:00

The Mauian Hotel, located on Napili Bay, is a charming hotel hideaway. Nestled on one of Maui's most beautiful beaches and overlooking spectacular views of the ocean, with the islands of Molokai and Lanai in the distance. You're just a few steps from a beautiful swimming beach where you can enjoy snorkeling, lounge in the sun, or take a cooling dip in the sea

Fairmont Acapulco Princess Hotel

2007-12-05T16:29:00.000-08:00

The Fairmont Acapulco Princess reigns over 480 acres of legendary scenery. Tucked away on Revolcadero Beach, 20-minutes from the bustle of downtown and a few minutes from the airport, the 15-story Aztec pyramid-shaped building, gardens, pools, golf course, and more cater to the desires of the world's most discriminating guests.

Indian Wells Tennis, March 2007

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The Indian Wells Tennis Garden is also home to the Pacific Life Open, the fifth largest tennis tournament in the world. This 96-draw, 14-day event ranks along with Wimbledon, the Australian Open, the French Open and the U.S. Open as a joint ATP Masters Series and WTA Tour tournament.

The new Palm Mountain Resort & Spa is the perfect spot to relax and unwind in the radiance of the desert sun. With all the activities there are to see and do in Palm Springs, you will always look forward to returning to the tranquility at the Palm Mountain Resort. The hotel's palm tree-lined pool terrace is the resort's focal point and this oasis of sun, fun and color has it all: A refreshing micro-mister system, comfortable sun loungers, and a spa. For the fitness-minded, the Palm Mountain Resort offers guests access to a complete health and wellness center (just 2 blocks away) and we are located in an area of Palm Springs that's great for your morning walk or jog.

Maui, January 2007

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Manzanillo, Mexico - December 2006

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Manzanillo is a city in the Mexican state of Colima. The city, located on the Pacific Ocean, contains Mexico's busiest port. Manzanillo is also a beach resort and, as the self-proclaimed "sailfish capital" of the world.

Gerald R. Ford Museum, Grand Rapids, Michigan

2006-06-24T08:19:00.000-07:00

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan brings American history to life for students of all ages. Diverse exhibits show the real stuff of history, sparking curiosity and enthusiasm about our nation's history and government. Programs, tours, and historical performances add yet another dimension to the Museum's educational offerings.

Will Rogers State Park, Santa Monica Mts.

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Porto Vallarta, Mexico - December 2005

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Reagan Presidential Library

2005-11-15T08:27:00.000-08:00

This Veteran Day weekend, I visited the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Reagan Library is one of the largest in the country located just north of Los Angeles in Simi Valley.

Perched on a mountaintop with sweeping views of mountains, valleys and the Pacific ocean, this 100 acre site the Museum chronicles the life and times of the 40th President of the United States.

The new Air Force One Pavilion houses the Boeing 707 Reagan used to traverse the globe. The historic aircraft is the centerpiece of the Pavilion, a 90,000 square foot facility.

IMAGES FROM THE REAGAN LIBRARY ARCHIVES

Useful Blogging Web Sites

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I have found the following web sites personally useful in blogging and hope you find them helpful. This posting is a work in progress.

http://blogsearch.google.com/

http://www.flickr.com/

http://www.technorati.com/

Weblog Technologies

SFGate Culture Blog

Blogging for Dollars – BusinessWeek Online

http://www.freemoneyfinance.com/

SiteMeter

http://www.blogarama.com/

http://www.livejournal.com/

http://www.audioblogger.com/

SquareSpace

WebMonkey HTML
Basics

Handbook for Bloggers