The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway—the worlds largest rotating tram car—travels over two-and-one-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park.
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Yosemite Mariposa County, home of Yosemite National Park, welcomes you to experience majestic Yosemite in all four seasons. Explore all the things to do in Yosemite, such as seeing awe-inspiring vistas, granite icons, breath-taking waterfalls, and discovering fascinating history, while staying in Mariposa County. Whether it is your first time visiting Yosemite National Park or you are a seasoned veteran traveler, you will always find something new to do here. Search for events, lodging, dining, directions and more here.
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The Yosemite Valley Visitor Center has an exhibit hall, where you can learn how Yosemites spectacular landscape was formed, how people have interacted with it through the centuries, how wildlife adapts and survives, and how your national park continues to evolve. A free 23-minute film provides a stunning overview of Yosemites splendor.
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This is The One—the one that Ansel Adams made famous in his shot of Yosemite Valley(Yosemite National Park) from Inspiration Point. Bridalveil Fall is one of Yosemites most iconic waterfalls, probably second only to its big sister, Yosemite Falls. You can easily hike the paved trail up to the base of Bridalveil Fall and in peak flow you will enjoy the drenching mists that swirl at the base of the falls. A poncho is recommended in early spring. The trail is wheelchair accessible and pet-friendly as long as your furry friends are on a leash.
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The town of Mariposa, first settled in 1849, is the southernmost in the Gold Rush chain of towns.
In your travels through Mariposa, you might hear it referred to as the -Mother of Counties-. When California was granted statehood in 1850, Mariposa County was by far the largest county, comprising about one-fifth of the state.
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Honoring a veteran is honoring america. Saturday, Nov 11, 2017.
99th anniversary of Armistice Day ceremony begins at 10 AM. Downtown San Jose on Market street at Plaza de cesar chavez.
Parade begins at 11 AM from Hwy 87 overpass at Santa Clara street, along Santa Clara street to market street, then along market street to
San Carlos street.
Grand Marshal Rear Admiral William W. Copeland, Jr. USN(Ret).
Established in 1922, the United Veterans Council of Santa Clara County (UVC) is composed of delegates from veteran organizations and their
auxiliaries within the Santa Clara County area.
The UVC provides a central forum within Santa Clara County to disseminate veteran information between veteran organizations and
support veteran organization activities for the common good and welfare of all veterans.
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1. Shiva Parvathi Kalyanam 2. Sita Rama Kalyanam 3. Srinivasa Kalyanam 4. Tulasi Krishna Kalyanam 5. Subramanya swamy kalyanam.
Karthika masam or month is one of the most auspicious months in the Indian Lunar Calendar. This month is particularly appropriate for Sadhana, a process of self-discipline and spiritual growth leading to salvation.
Karhika Masa Vaibhavotsavam celebrated by performing Pancha Kalyanams and various poojas to supreme Gods Lord Shiva and Maha Vishnu – by Shiva-Vishnu Temple, Livermore.
Saturday, November 4th, 2017.
Washington High School – Gymnasium, 38442 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536.
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Sunols ranching history comes to life at the Old Timey Hootenanny! Here are some of the festivities they had planned:
Dance to live music from The Polka Cowboys and Crawdad Republic.
Enjoy a free pony ride and petting zoo.
Try your hand at branding, candle making, sawing, and more!
Make a bandana or leather stamp to take home.
Play dress up with pioneer clothing too!
Enter our old-fasioned games competition to win a prize.
Sunol Regional Wilderness, 1895 Geary Road, Sunol, California 94586.
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Festival admission is free. Pets are not allowed. Bicycle parking is available at Bike Works, 520 Kelly Avenue near Highway 1. Presented by the non-profit Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee which has raised several million dollars for community service organizations and civic improvements in its 47 year history.
WHEN: Oct. 14-15, 2017. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
WHERE: On Main Street between Mill and Spruce Streets in Half Moon Bay, CA.
* The World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay celebrates its bountiful fall harvest and autumn splendor with a special display of gigantically enormous/heavyweight champion pumpkins
* smashing entertainment with four stages of stellar live music
* the home-spun Great Pumpkin Parade with SF Giants broadcaster/fan fave Duane Kuiper as Grand Marshal
* a bone-chilling Haunted Barn, boo-tiful harvest-inspired crafts, homestyle foods
* expert pumpkin carver Farmer Mike sculpting monster pumpkins into amazing one-of-a-kind masterpieces
* photos with the Goliath weigh-off grand champion mega-gourd
* pie-eating and costume contests, pumpkin carving for fun
* the worlds largest mosaic pumpkin sculpture that measures 12-feet long, 11-feet high and weighs 10,000 pounds by artist Peter Hazel
* Smashing Pumpkins: Battle of the Bands, the Comcast Take 5 Lounge with giant screen TV
* ultra-thrilling rock climbing wall, waterballerz, and bungee jump, tasty premium wine
* seasonal craft beer and pumpkin-infused ales, pumpkin-flavored artisanal cocktails
* selfies and fun with the delightfully rotund, playful and mischievious Pumpkin Festival mascot Gourdy,
* Sunday-only -Made on the Coast- local artists block with fine art and live music.
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Francis Beach has a campground with 52 individual sites, some suitable for tent camping, others for trailers or recreational vehicles. Some campsites have electrical hookups. Water and sewer hookups are not available, but there is a dump station and a water filling station. Rental RVs are not allowed to be dropped off or picked up from the park.
Addr : 95 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019.
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