Catalina has some incredible diving opportunities ranging from beginning to advanced. The Catalina Dive Park is an excellent area to dive or to learn diving. This park is located out on the small point almost at the base of the Casino. You can access the water via a walkway with slippery steps (very slippery!) that lead down to the water. This dive park is enclosed with floating buoys connected to each other by rope. Be careful not to leave the … [Read more...]
Catalina, CA – Attractions
Airport in the Sky One has to be creative when there is a not a lot of flat space on the island. Such was the case when building the runway for the Airport in the Sky - two mountaintops were flattened and then the resulting debris was pushed together to create a flat 3,000+ foot runway. Not open to commercial aircraft, the airport services private planes and handles the mail delivery for the island. Sometimes an old DC-3 World War II vintage … [Read more...]
Catalina, CA – Restaurants
Avalon has a diversity of restaurants - most overlooking the bay or within several blocks of the water. The following are select restaurants in Avalon. As with hotels, the prices for food can be significantly lower during the off/winter season. Prices subject to change without notice. Unless otherwise noted all phone numbers are in the 310 area code Avalon Grille is located in the central part of Avalon overlooking the … [Read more...]
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania – What to Pack
Here Dave details what he packed for climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. One may bring other items not listed here, or feel it unnecessary to pack some of the items mentioned below. This list and related information is provided as a reference only. For a climb like this one, you will need waterproof gear, and warm gear. If you already do not have any of the below items you will want to purchasing these items. Waterproof gear is a must. This … [Read more...]
Los Angeles, CA – More Information
Discover Los Angeles, official tourism site: www.discoverlosangeles.com Los Angeles is an expansive city spread out over many miles. With good traffic you can drive over an hour and still be in the greater Los Angeles area. Due to its size, there are many visitor centers and small cities contained within the greater LA area. Click on the Chamber/Visitor Centers link below. In addition we also provide links for general Los Angeles … [Read more...]
Chada Thai Cuisine, Chico CA – February 2000
Chada Thai Cuisine Chico - If you are ever in Chico, California and you enjoy good Thai cuisine be sure to stop by the small Chada Thai Cuisine located near Chico State University at 117 W 2nd St # B (downstairs) just down from the Bidwell Mansion Historic Park. (530) 342-71 There are several Thai restaurants in Chico but this gets our vote as having the best Thai food. You can request levels of spiciness although if you choose the highest level … [Read more...]
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Mammoth Lakes is a year round playground offering world-class high altitude skiing over a diversity of terrain in the winter months and sometimes even into early summer, rugged natural beauty, a variety of lakes and unique geological formations including Devils Postpile, numerous fishing opportunities, hiking and hot springs. Mammoth Lakes has two distinct seasons, summer and winter. Highway 120 (Tioga Pass) is used as a primary highway for … [Read more...]
Mammoth, CA – Hot Springs
Within about a 20-30 minute drive of Mammoth Lakes are a number of hot springs overlooking some of California's most scenic vistas. The hot springs tend to be small - either natural pools or concrete. The roads are often rough to reach these hot springs and an all wheel higher clearance vehicle is recommended - although if the roads are dry and you are careful - you can reach any of the ones listed below with a 2wd vehicle. Often people camp at … [Read more...]
Mammoth, CA – Historical Attractions
Hayden Cabin Museum This is located in a bucolic spot along the edge of Mammoth Creek. The log cabin date from the 1920's and houses the Mammoth Museum. It was originally built as a hunting and fishing lodge - built by hand using local materials over a span of 10 years. Contains a variety of exhibits including mining equipment, furnishing, a number of era photos and some art work. Admission is free although a $5 donation is encouraged. … [Read more...]
Mammoth, CA – Mammoth Ski Resort
Mammoth Ski Resort is appropriately named. The size boggles the mind. It is arguably California's greatest ski resort. Offers a wide diversity of terrain for beginners to experts - many of the slopes, crevasses, moguls, and cornices are extremely challenging. Mammoth's base elevation is about 7,800 feet and the resort rises to a top elevation of 11,053 which is the makes it the highest ski resort in California. There are many different access … [Read more...]
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