World's tallest tree is off-limits
To protect its roots and the area around it, park officials have closed off access
California
California river cruise features wine stop
American Cruise Lines is moving into the California market with a San Francisco Bay-based itinerary
Sorry, hikers: Joshua Tree trail closed for sheep
In the face of a serious drought, hikers are being re-routed from an oasis that's a critical water supply for bighorn sheep.
Along California's Historic Mission Trail
Samantha shares some pictures and a list of the historic Spanish missions along the California coast.
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.