The USA's most populous state is practically a country unto itself, divided between green north and arid south. Highlights: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego, Napa/Sonoma wine country, Disneyland, redwood country, skiing, driving the Pacific Coast Highway, and lots more.
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A little over four hours northeast of San Francisco, in the little known and aptly named Lost Sierra (hidden between the larger Sierra Nevada and Cascade ranges, the name coined at the time when Pony Express riders galloped through Northern California to deliver the mail). Fitting then, that this is the only dude ranch in the Golden State that allows its guests to go faster than a walk on a horse – riders hitting the trail and breathing in fresh mountain air scented by the pine, fir and cedar…
Read more…David Vives/Pexels Coming in ninth on the top ten list is a Los Angeles sign - but not the famous one that spells HOLLYWOOD. This landmark identifies Beverly Hills (above), the affluent Los Angeles neighborhood that’s associated with lavish estates owned by celebrities; the 40-foot emblem we see today in the linear Beverly Gardens Park is actually a replica of one built in 1907. During spring and summer, a beautiful pond in front of the letters comes alive with blooming lilies, making for the…
Read more…Carol Highsmith Nestled in Southern California's Santa Ynez Valley, a 45-minute drive north of Santa Barbara and a bit over two hours from Los Angeles, this small town of just over 6,100 offers visitors a unique blend of nature and culture. One of Solvang's top attractions is its unique Danish, which you can explore by strolling its charming streets. Founded in 1911 by Danish immigrants, and its downtown remodeled in the 1940s to reflect that country's architectural heritage, Solvang has a…
Read more…Wallpaper Flare The Golden State is a bonanza for lovers of nature and the great outdoors, and in addition to natural beauty, its most stunning freshwater reservoir lakes usually offer a plethora of activities and amenities - swimming, boating, fishing, and various other pursuits on the lands surrounding them. And here's a round-up of some of the state's most popular with visitors from near and far: read post
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Accessible skiing and breathtaking beauty in one of the world's most special places...today at The World on Wheels, we remember our sit-skiing adventure in Yosemite National Park:http://tinyurl.com/yb2rsr5
You ever dream about finding that perfect backroad with just enough curves, enticing scenery, and absolutely no traffic in front of you? Last week, it happened to me up near Paso Robles, California, so I mounted the video camera, turned it on, and recorded the results. It's 20 miles of near perfect backroad driving in less than five minutes today on The World on Wheels - come on over for the Highway 41 Thrill Ride: http://tinyurl.com/7pkkrf6
Happy New Year's from The World on Wheels. We're trying something a little different this week, a couple of rides on different kinds of wheels. Our first report of the year is a hidden gem...a fast, five mile ride down the San Gabriel River Bike Trail, located about 20 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Come along for the ride: http://tinyurl.com/7xcdou2
Linda, I love exploring the hidden roads in this state...my wife and son, not so much. Found a new (to me) road between Paso Robles and Atascadero this week. I'm making a video of it and hope to post it on our blog in a few days.
I have Backroads to California..It is terrific. I can't wait to check out some of the drives in this book.
wish you all a Happy new year
A few years ago my wife almost lost partial use of her hand when someone slammed into her while skiing in Vermont. Now all six Vail Resorts have unveiled a serious new safety program. Merry Christmas!
You never know where you'll find a secret garden in downtown L.A.: http://tinyurl.com/3p3jxyn
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Hi everyone! Just FYI, our current read of the week is a great guidebook, Backroads of the California Coast, by member Karen Misuraca.
Today on The World on Wheels...of all the reports we've done, this is the first one that got me "detained" by law enforcement. This is where you don't want to end up staying when you're in L.A., The Dungeons of Los Angeles: http://tinyurl.com/79efcy6
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