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YCCD offers nature photography in Sierra
SONORA - Spend three days with National Geographic Photographer Phil Schermeister learning the art of nature photography at the High Sierra Institute's Baker Station located on Highway 108 near Kennedy Meadows.
Here come the laughs with SRT’s comedy There Goes the Bride
SONORA - Join Sierra Rep for a fun and frantic wedding day like no other this summer as we present There Goes the Bride, a mad-cap dash to the altar with an unexpected twist.
History gold standard: Columbia State Park
History buffs could hardly do better than a visit to California's Gold Country in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada where gold was discovered in the mid-19th Century, setting off a population explosion that helped shape what California is today. And maybe the best place to get a sense of what it all was like back then is Columbia State Park, hailed as the state's best preserved ghost town.
Cache it if you can: A different way to explore state parks
You may have played pirates as a wee one in your backyard, digging up and burying hidden treasure. As an adult, you can relive those days of discovery by geocaching. Geocaching is an activity that involves using a Global Positioning System receiver to navigate and find or plant containers, called geocaches, that contain a logbook or small treasure. Presently, with an estimate of over a million such caches all over the world, geocaching is one of the fastest growing outdoor recreation activities in the world. Because of the popularity of the sport and its nature, the California State Parks became ...
Art abounds in Turlock
Califia, the 14-foot fountain statue, welcomes visitors to downtown Turlock. Adorned in festive colors, the representation of the mythical Amazon queen is supposed to symbolize this area's connection to the soil and its agricultural vitality. The statue - a bronze and ceramic sculpture/fountain - was created by Davis artist Donna Billick and took a year to complete. Califia had her unveiling in June 2005, and stands on the corner of Main and Market streets.
HIGH FLYING MUSEUM
ATWATER - It was the ultimate Cold War spy plane marvel.
Popular spot: Livermore’s downtown packs in people
LIVERMORE – It's Friday night in Downtown Livermore and there isn't a parking space to be found.
FAIR TIME IN THE 209
The upcoming line-up of performers coming to the Stanislaus County Fair is looking to hit all the right notes with fairgoers by bringing in a bevy of entertainers.
Bar & grill on river side of San Joaquin levee
LATHROP – When Rich Hogan took over the Haven Acres Marina Bar and Grill he had a vision.
Cool summer fun: Delta cruises out of Stockton
STOCKTON – In the past year, Sylvano Garcia organized a pair of Delta cruises.
‘Manya: A Living History of Marie Curie’ Sept. 27 at Gallo
MODESTO - The Gallo Center for the Arts and Modesto Area Partners in Science (MAPS) is partnering to present "Manya: A Living History of Marie Curie" to serve as a fundraiser for Modesto Junior College's Great Valley Museum Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.
Free summer service provides historical tour of the Mariposa gold rush community
MARIPOSA – Visitors to Yosemite this summer have even more to see and do with the introduction of The Mariposa Experience, a free trolley service around the town of Mariposa that provides easy access to the area's shopping, dining and historic attractions along with free activities and prizes.
Shaver Lake: Cabin vacationland
SHAVER LAKE -California is well known for its beaches and theme parks, but equally impressive are the many mountain getaways that span from the Oregon border all the way down to Big Bear Lake, just a couple of hours drive from Los Angeles. If a "cabin-in-the-woods" is in your vacation plans this summer, there are vacation rentals within an easy drive from most California cities.
Your way down to stick: Corn dog-eating competition
SACRAMENTO - "It's fun. It's something different," says Milo Franks of Milo Enterprises', who will provide dozens and dozens of corn dogs for the 2012 California State Fair corn dog-eating contest. And he's looking for hungry fairgoers willing to take on the challenge.
Mark Chestnut performing July 19 at Black Oak Casino in Tuolumne
TUOLUMNE – Classic Country Star Mark Chesnutt will be performing at Black Oak Casino on July 19.
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Valley Brew serves up ambiance, Delta breeze
STOCKTON – The patio at Valley Brew during the summertime is fickle.
Totally tubular: Beat the heat by rafting rivers
RIPON – Water parks do a great job of copying it.
Stay hydrated when working out in heat
When the weather sizzled up to 106 degree last week, Wendy Deulus took her workout to the swimming pool.
Water parks offer cool respite from summer heat
Locals looking to beat the heat without traveling to a nearby lake or pool can still cool down at the local parks in Turlock, two of which boast water facilities.
DON PEDRO
Lake Don Pedro is a favorite summer hotspot for locals looking to beat the heat and enjoy several activities lakeside but this year the ongoing drought has posed a small impact on the lake's recreational facilities.
SUMMER OF BBQ
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story appeared in the April 4, 2014, edition of the Manteca Bulletin.
Former city mayor keeps things spicy with ‘MMM’ sauce
LATHROP – You'd notice that big, toothy grin anywhere.
Weber’s BBQ: Manteca’s best-kept secret
Weber's BBQ & More may be still considered "out of sight, out of mind."
Exploring the Gold Country
Mark Twain mined – pun intended – the foothills of Northern California for inspiration.
Sonora a gateway to state’s past
Venture to the Southern Golden Country in the Sierra foothills for a rewarding stay in one of the charming historic towns along scenic Highway 49.
Jackson: A city of historical wealth in the heart of the Mother Lode
It's a city with a small-town charm. And that's just scratching the surface when it comes to the mining of all the visual and historical – among many other things – attractions that draw visitors in droves to the city of Jackson nestled in the heart of the Mother Lode. The proof is in the numbers. While this quaint and quiet city in Amador County is home to just 4,300 residents, the number swells up to more than 15,000 on the weekends when the tourist traffic is at its busiest.
‘Gem of the Southern Mines’
Columbia State Park just outside of Sonora is a gem of a tourist attraction with its stage plays in the Fallon House Theatre in addition to its Main Street "City Hotel" and restaurant, gold panning and an occasional stage coach ride.
CRUISING DOWN MEMORY LANE
The cruising excitement of past years continues to be an integral part of Manteca's history as three longtime members of the community recalled where they were in the 1940s to the 1960s and what they were doing.
American Graffiti Festival brings past to life
MODESTO - The spirit of vintage cars and cruising is eternally captured in Modesto: the hometown of George Lucas and location where famous film American Graffitti was shot just over 40 years ago. While Lucas' famed film may not be in theaters anymore, locals keep the spirit of American Graffiti alive through the annual summertime American Graffiti Festival presented by the North Modesto Kiwanis Club.
MAIN ST. WITH MAIN SQUEEZE
If you squint your eyes you can see a little bit of Al Nunes in Paul Le Mat's character from American Graffiti.
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