Along California's Historic Mission Trail
Samantha shares some pictures and a list of the historic Spanish missions along the California coast.
California
Biggest animal overpass underway in California
California's expressways are getting a new feature: a carefully-designed overpass to keep animals out of traffic and alive.
Breeze sets first transcon flights
Breeze Airlines is using its new A220s to spread out to transcontinental flights from the East Coast
Tulips return to Ananda Village
The spring display is back at a garden highly-recommended by PortMoresby
Downtown Disney Food and Shopping
Join Marilyn Jones for a visit to the Disney district that's not really an amusement park, but might as well be!
After two years, Hearst Castle reopens
As if the pandemic weren't enough, plans to re-open the California landmark were delayed by mudslides and storm damage to roads
S.F. landmark re-opening, with a new name
The Sir Francis Drake, closed for two years, will open next month as Beacon Grand; the new owners are stepping away from Drake's history.
At home in Disneyville?
Another extension of the Disney franchise is planned, this time a move into developing new towns and subdivisions.
Huntington Beach, California: Love Along the Ocean
Samantha loves seeing the Ocean while visiting CA. On her last trip, she and her husband visited Huntington Beach. It is a great place to think, relax, and find some peace.
California Adventure
Join Marilyn and family on a whirlwind tour of California from yesterday to now at Disney's 'other' park at Disneyland
Santa Barbara's Very California Botanic Garden
In Santa Barbara, the botanic garden is focused on the flora of California in its historic home on land once part of the Santa Barbara mission.
Queen Mary gets a rescue plan
Long Beach is committed to saving the Queen Mary and making needed repairs, not least because getting rid of it would cost even more.
Return to Storybook Land
Marilyn and her granddaughter enjoy a nostalgic trip to a Disney attraction she remembers from her own childhood.
Disneyland—Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Marilyn Jones to Disneyland and enjoys a family adventure at its newest attraction
Good News, Bad News for Yosemite
As money finally arrives for long-overdue construction and repairs, the National Parks have to balance visitors and construction projects.