Empire Mine Ore Crusher
Jonathan L explored an old gold mine and found some large equipment and its history
California
San Diego Zoo: Hiding in Plain Sight
Join PHeymont for a closer look at some zoo specimens who make an art of not being easy to see.
South Coast Botanic Garden, Los Angeles
In Los Angeles County, PHeymont enjoyed an unexpected visit to a beautiful garden that once was a county trash dump.
New exhibit broadens Yosemite's history
A new Yosemite History Center is being developed, with the first step an exhibit highlighting Chinese laborers who helped build the park in the 1880s
Down on the (Ostrich) Farm
PHeymont was curious about ostrich farming but his visit to the Gilroy Ostrich Farm mainly resulted in cute animal pictures.
East Sacramento in the Early Morning
Jonathan L took his camera out early one day in East Sacramento
Old Beth and Just Jenny at Angels Camp
Two powerful steam tractors spend their retirement roadside in Angels Camp, California
Mission Santa Inés, California
Like all of California's missions, Santa Ines has a story to tell; and as with many of the others, the story is complex and uneasy.
Angels Camp: The Frog Story
Mark Twain, a twitchy frog and Angels Camp, California made each other famous, and Angels Camp has not forgotten.
The Sacramento Valley Museum
A community museum in a preserved early 20th century high school makes a quick trip to Williams, California doubly worthwhile for PortMoresby.
Cottonwood Lakes, California
DrFumblefinger shares one of his favorite backpacking locations on the eastern slopes of California's Sierra Nevada mountains.
Rex Roars in San Diego
A spectacular statue welcomes visitors to the San Diego Zoo.
San Diego: Antique Gas and Steam Engines
The power behind the throne: The Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum shows off the power plants that make big industry and modern agriculture possible.
On the Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, California
Even in chilly weather and nearly deserted, the Santa Cruz Boardwalk holds the promise of fun at the beach.
Summer Memories: Fishing at Mono Hot Springs
Samantha shares some of her fond memories of trips to Mono Hot Springs when she was a child.