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Say Hi to the Western Sycamore

The Western Sycamore aka the California Sycamore, is said to be native to the sunny state on the US West Coast. Come, meet these natural sculptures >>

Of Sundaes and Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares

A classic hot fudge sundae and those signature chocolate squares — the Ghirardelli mural at a factory outlet. Monday Mural >>

Rio Dell Murals: Portrait of a NorCal Small Town

With depictions of its people and its local wildlife, these Rio Dell Murals tell stories of a small town in Northern California. MondayMural>

A Peep Into US’ First Supermax Prison – Alcatraz Island

An escape from Alcatraz, US’s first super-secure prison on an island in San Francisco Bay was considered almost impossible. Come, see what you’d see when you manage to step foot on the island.

Bodie: Once a Sea of Sin, Now A Ghost Town

Walk through this ghost town and it will transport you back into California’s Gold Rush era and into one of the richest and baddest towns of the time.

Found: A Biodiverse Hidden Pocket In Niles Neighborhood

Did you know you could see a Cypress Grove thriving in water right here in the Bay Area?
Let me tell you what trail to take. 🙂

Walls of Sierra Wildlife; A Migrating Mural

A look at the Big Horn Sheep and other Sierra Wildlife — a piece of wall art from the Migrating mural series by InkDwell Studios >>

Hike Point Lobos to see how dramatic California’s Coast really is

Point Lobos on the Central Coast is proof of how rich and dramatic the Golden State’s shoreline is. Also find two great coastal trails you don’t want to miss! >>