Parducci Winery – 1st Carbon Neutral Winery in the US

The Parducci Winery, established in 1932, was the first winery in Mendocino County in California, but that’s not the only first this unusual winery has in its history; it is also the first carbon neutral winery in the U.S. When it was purchased in 2004 by the Dolans and Thornhills, the families put a special focus on sustainability and responsible stewardship. Toward that goal, they followed the...

Celebrate Cowboy Traditions in Big Bear, California

ContentsCOWBOY TRADITIONS ARE ALIVE IN BIG BEARCowboys in Big Bear LakeTalent at the Cowboy Poetry & Music GatheringThursday’s Kickoff to the EventFriday’s FestivitiesSitting under the Stars on SaturdayCOWBOY TRADITIONS ARE ALIVE IN BIG BEAR Big Bear’s Annual Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering, Celebrates Life on the Ranch Cowboys in Big Bear Lake Big Bear Lake was once a prominent cattle...

Which State Spends the Most Online for Mother’s Day?

ContentsStates that Spent the Most Online for Mother’s DayStates That Spent the Least Online for Mother’s DaySpecial Statistical Note:I know this is an odd little statistic, but it is a little different and a little fun, so we thought we’d post it for you. States that Spent the Most Online for Mother’s Day Oregon spends more money on Mom than any other state in the country when it comes to...

40 Things to Do in Irvine, California

Contents40 Things to Do in Irvine 40 Things to Do in Irvine The City of Irvine, California celebrates its 40th Birthday in 2011. To celebrate, here is a list of “40 Things to Do in Irvine.” Get a bird’s-eye view of the area aboard the Great Park Balloon, at the Orange County Great Park Ride the Irvine Spectrum Center’s iconic 108-foot tall Giant Wheel, a ferris wheel custom-designed and...

American History Landmarks in California

ContentsHampton American History Landmarks in CaliforniaInteresting Items Related to CA HistoryPage Citations and Related ArticlesHampton American History Landmarks in California Discover some of the more interesting American history landmarks in the state of California, such as Donner Memorial State Park, Birdman of Alcatraz Cell, Manzanar National Historic Site, and Richard Nixon’s birthplace. Source:...

Precipitation Map of California

Wondering what the rainfall is like in California? This excellent precipitation map shows you the average rainfall throughout the state in a visual way. One picture is definitely worth a thousand words! This precipitation map shows the amount of rainfall the state of California receives. Download the map as a PDF file.     Cite this… (new...

California Travel Guides

The California Travel and Tourism Commission has two travel guides available for the state of California that you can request sent to you by mail, or that you can download digitally. If you order it by mail, they also send you a free California road map. The California Visitor’s Guide The California Road Trips Guide The California Visitor’s Guide is also available to download in a number of different...

List of California Film Festivals

ContentsA List of the Film Festivals throughout the state of CaliforniaA List of the Film Festivals throughout the state of California American Black Film Festival American Film Institute Film Festival – AFI Fest American Film Market American Indian Film Festival – San Francisco Beverly Hills Film Festival Burbank International Film Festival California Independent Film Festival Cinequest –...

Population of California

ContentsPopulation Statistics for CaliforniaSuggested Reading on CaliforniaPopulation Statistics for California Below you will find the population statistics for the state of California from the US Census Bureau. The data come directly from their site, and is updated regularly. If you can see this, your browser does not understand IFRAME. However, we’ll still link you to the file. Source: US Census...

California State Gold Rush Ghost Town

California State Gold Rush Ghost TownBodie is a unique ghost town, and a great day trip. Learn about the town’s history, read stories, and find out about the people who lived there.Source: Bodie     Cite this… (new...