Central California Piers – locations, photos and history
Photos and a listing of the Central California piers that give you the opportunity to fish without a license, watch the waves break from behind, and have a wonderful sense of the ocean.
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California Oak Woodlands – A typical and beautiful Central California scene
California Oak Woodlands – No scene typifies Central California as well as the oak studded hillsides. Beautiful and they are not your eastern forests.
California Missions – 8 of the 21 missions are found in Central California
History, beauty and serenity can all be found in a california missions visit. Maps, photos and unique information on the missions of California
California Mission Fountain – water lily photo at Mission San Miguel
California Mission fountain – a previous photo of the week showing a water lily in the fountain at the Mission San Miguel
California Lighthouses – photos, history and how to visit them
Discover the enchanting and exciting history of the Central California lighthouses dating back to the mid nineteenth century. Details on how to visit those open to the public.
California Grape Harvest – Getting the wine grapes from the vine to your bottle
A look at the California grape harvest that starts late summer and early fall, an interesting part of the wine-making process
California Fall Color – It’s not New England but foliage here is still pretty
California Fall Color – It’s not the breathtaking displays of the Northeast or the Midwest, but the fall foliage in Central California can be pretty in its own western way.
California Dog Friendly Wineries – Where Fido can come along for the tasting
Central California dog friendly wineries – a list of wineries that welcome your dog. Locations, hours and other information
California Coastal Wildflowers – find the best wildflowers at the beach
California Coastal Wildflowers – Not all wildflowers live inland. Many make their home in view of the surf. What to look for and where to find them.
California Cattle Drive – Moving cattle on horseback in Central California
California cattle drives – not quite like “Lonesome Dove”, but cowboys moving cattle on horseback still lives on in Central California cattle country. Photos and where you might see a drive.
