Tag: California
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Moonstone Beach {California}
After the state parks we kept moving our way down the coast until we came to Moonstone Beach which is aptly named in that this is the best place to find moonstones along the beach. You can easily find hundreds of small beautiful moonstones in the sand on this beach. Moonstones are opalescent gems that…
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Sea Otters At Morro Bay State Park {California}
After playing in the waves at the first state park, we then made our way up to the next state park- Morro Bay State Park. This park is known for the large domed rock right next to the bay. We drove all the way up the hill to see the bay from the top of…
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Montaña de Oro State Park {California}
The next day of our California weekend was dedicated to a couple of state parks. We made our way to Montaña de Oro State Park to a small area called Spooner’s Cove. This was a great place to meet up with some friends and let the little ones play in the water. A small pool a…
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The Danish Community of Solvang {California}
Some places are charming because of how they look. Others stay with you because of who you shared them with. Our weekend in California began in the charming town of Solvang. Founded by Danish immigrants, this small community feels like a little piece of Denmark tucked into the California landscape-where traditions, architecture, and culture have…
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Lake Tahoe {California & Nevada}
By far one of the prettiest places to visit is Lake Tahoe. This freshwater lake is divided between California and Nevada. Known for both it’s beaches and ski resorts-this lake makes a great place for anyone no matter what interests bring you there. Summer time brings visitors for the beach going and the many trails…
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Holidays in Radiator Springs- California Adventure {California}
With the holidays right around the corner and festivities in the works, I’ve been thinking about spending the holidays at Disneyland in the Cars Land. I love Cars Land so much but especially during the holidays when they pull out their best tires and decorate with them. Garlands of car parts streamed across the road,…
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Lassen Volcanic National Park {California}
For a little while there, social media was flooded with everyone posting the first picture with their significant other. Although it’s a little late, I thought I would share me and Brad’s first photo together taken at Lassen Volcanic National Park. On a spontaneous weekend trip we found ourselves in California checking out the national…
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Alcatraz Island {California}
Alcatraz. One of the most popular prisons in the country. While no doubt the name congers up images of daring prison escape movies thanks to Hollywood, the island was considered one of the most secure prisons due to the ever high tide and currents which would inhibit most from trying to make it to the…