Articles for category: Local

Karla News

5 Scenic Hikes in San Francisco

Hiking in San Francisco, especially during the fall season, is at its best. Mild weather, sunny days with just a drip of fog in the mornings, makes trekking around the city ideal. With a backpack of trail mix, fruit, protein bars and plenty of water, the sky’s the limit, well almost, for healthy hikers. Land’s ...

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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing – Dallas, TX Production

For the second time the Dallas Children’s Theater is producing Seattle Children’s Theater’s 1986-87 stage adaptation of Judy Blume’s Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing through Oct. 28th. (Source: Dallas News). “Judy Blume is thrilled, if a bit overwhelmed that her book is as popular as ever as it hits its 35th anniversary in a ...

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West Point Park

When I think of West Point Park, my memories fill with the roar of the roller coaster, the smell of frying funnel cakes, and the tangy flavor of ice-cold birch beer. When I was a child, my grandmother worked at the BF Goodrich plant in Oaks. As well, once a year the plant reached into ...

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Volunteer Opportunities in Fremont, California

Fremont, California needs volunteers to help make the community a better place. Without volunteers, you community wouldn’t run half as smoothly. Local area programs help the needy, help animals, etc and really make a difference. If you’re unsure of volunteering, you could at least contact the organization and see what volunteers do. You may realize ...

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The Best Haunted Places to Visit in Birmingham, Alabama

When one thinks of haunted places, Birmingham, Alabama generally isn’t on the list. It should be. From the battles of the civil war, mining ore, slavery and the underground slavery network to civil rights, one would expect a few spirits to linger. Sloss Furnace of Birmingham is considered to be one of the top 100 ...

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Where to See Fireworks in Buffalo, NY

If fireworks are your thing, you’re in luck if you live in the Buffalo area because this 4th of July season they will be lighting up the sky all over the place. This tradition is often offered free to the public and makes for a great evening with family or friends. Bring a blanket to ...

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Review of Pinchers Crab Shack on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Pinchers Crab Shack has moved to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch from its Clark Road location. Does it live up to its full potential as a restaurant? I went to this new Pinchers location to find out. Décor: Rating 5 out of 10 The décor has a Key West flavor with large (fake) fish, fishing ...

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Fishing in Kansas

Fishing season officially starts March 15th, 2010 here in Kansas with the paddlefish season! Get your fishing licenses now! Yearly fishing licenses in Kansas expire on December 31st. You can get your fishing license at most lakes and ponds that allow public fishing as well as hunting and sporting good stores and even Walmart. This ...

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India House Restaurant, Chicago – Review

This April I spent a weekend in Chicago and the worst experience was this India House Restaurant. We stayed in Comfort Inn and Suites, downtown Chicago; at the reception there was a flier that advertised about this downtown restaurant that was closest to this hotel. Later, on Sunday evening, we were too tired and thought ...

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Haunted Houses in the Buffalo, New York Area for 2012

Screamers’ Hollow – on the grounds of the Sterling Renaissance Festival, 15385 Farden Rd. in Sterling, NY, taking place through October 27th (all Fridays and Saturdays) from 7 p.m. to midnight. Attractions include the Terror Town Tours Outdoor Hayride, the haunted outdoor maze Slaughterhouse Asylum, and the haunted outdoor trail Spirits on the Boggs (all ...