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The 135th Tournament of Roses and Feeding the Love

Our coverage of the 135th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California- with special attention paid to the Pasadena Humane Society's floral entry.

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Save Me San Francisco

San Francisco, California is a vibrant city full of history, culture, and famed landmarks. Despite the current economic climate, San Francisco is still a popular destination. In this post, I share my latest adventure, exploring the city with colleagues while on a work-related trip.

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Grays Meadows

Grays Meadows is a lovely camping spot in the Inyo National Forest at the base of the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Located off U.S. Route 395, the campground is close to the John Muir Wilderness and popular Sierra peaks.

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Catalina Island Field Tripping

The Catalina Island Marine Institute provides science camps for students in middle and high school and is a favorite field trip among students. In the last couple years, we’ve visited both Toyon Bay and Fox Landing. This post shares fun experiences from both locations.

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Murphys, California

The first stop on our 2023 Summer Road Trip series takes us back to Calaveras County gold country. Home to wineries and an historic downtown there are many places to explore in and around Murphys, California.