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Renaissance Fairs in California During July and August

Noble lords and ladies, listen as I spin a tale of high medieval adventure! Exquisite crafts, sensational swordsmanship, delectable foods and beverages, and more await you at renaissance fairs. And there are a number to attend in California during July and August. Central Coast Renaissance Festival – Located approximately 140 miles west of Bakersfield in ...

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Illinois Most Haunted Locations

Willows Springs Cavallones – A former bar run by Al Capone himself for prostitution and gambling. Is now a Pizzeria/bar. It is said the place is still haunted by its former gang members and prostitutes. Their have been proven pictures taken and odd sound recordings in which the apparition make themselves known. Watseka’s Lantern Road ...

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Southern California Winter Activities

Southern California is known for its warm, sunny weather, but there is a winter season in the Golden State. If you’re taking a trip to SoCal in the cooler weather, you may wonder what the locals are up to. Now you can spend your winter vacation living like a SoCal native. But remember, while you ...

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Top Winter Activities in Southern California

The phrase, everyday is a good day in California, was probably coined for Southern California. It is unquestionably one of the most mild climates in the United States. In terms of diversity, there are beaches,deserts,mountains and cities all within a 400 miles range. It is the absolute perfect place to live and vacation in the ...

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California’s Top 4 Romantic Cottage Getaway Destinations

Will you plan a romantic cottage getaway for Valentine’s Day? Are you looking for a romantic weekend but the tried and true hotel stay lacks appeal? California features romantic cottages galore. It is time to give the Golden State another look. Windrose Romantic Cottages for Guests who plan to tour California’s Wine Country 6880 Day ...

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5 California Ski Resorts for Beginners

Catch the perfect California wave another day. If you want to learn to ski or snowboard, hit the California slopes, a beginner’s paradise with hills catering to novices. With several ski lifts within a two-hour drive of Los Angeles, there’s no excuse not to head for the snow on a winter’s day. Be sure to ...

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Discovering the Beauty and Serenity of Lake Hemet, California

Since I was a young boy, my family and I would routinely take camping trips to the local mountains. Being an avid naturalist as well as a certified, bleeding heart “tree hugger,” I have always valued and treasured my time spent in the outdoors. I was raised in a Los Angeles suburb, surrounded by freeways, ...

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Southern California: How to Surf and Ski in the Same Day

I can remember before I moved to sunny Los Angeles from cold Philadelphia, I would hear how the weather and scenery were so varied that it was possible to surf and ski on the same day. Here is how I would surf and ski on the same day in Southern California: Surf First stop on ...