Oaxacan Festivals are the most exciting times of the year in Oaxaca; many have religious significance. Participants in certain festivals will parade between churches in order to complete a variety of rituals. Others march around the zocalo wearing ornate costumes. December is a popular festival month but festivals are held at certain times throughout the year. Guelaguetza is perhaps the largest and most exciting Oaxacan festival. This … [Read more...]
Mt. Whitney, CA – Lone Pine
Lone Pine is a small town of about 2000 people with one stoplight in the entire town. Its most well known for three things; gateway to the Alabama Hills, a popular location for filming movies, television shows and commercials and home of the Whitney Portal Road leading to the Mt. Whitney trail head (this road starts in town). Incidentally Mt. Whitney was first climbed by three residents of Lone Pine on August 18, 1873. The town also offers … [Read more...]
Spokane, WA – Coeur d’ Alene
Coeur d' Alene is the name of a city (population 30,600) and also a lake. Lake Coeur d' Alene has been called "one of the 5 most beautiful in the world" by National Geographic. And one can experience this relaxing on her shores some warm summer day. When the sun is out the water is extremely blue. Pine trees grow around the water's edge and forests cover the surrounding hills. The resort town of the same name is located along its shores. A … [Read more...]
Vancouver, Canada – Annual Events
While these events are annual, the specific dates may change. It is best to visit the website or call for information. The area code for all phone numbers is 604. January -Polar Bear Swim Phone Number: 732-2304 February -Chinese New Year Celebration Phone Number: 687-0729 -Chutzpah Festival: www.chutzpahfestival.com -Lunar Fest - contemporary expression of Asian arts & culture: www.lunarfest.org -Push, … [Read more...]
Santa Rosa, CA – Annual Events
This is only a partial listing of events. Music, arts, wine and food. Common themes. In addition to the annual events listed below, a number of seasonal events are held in Santa Rosa throughout the year. Looking no further then downtown, the weekly Wednesday night market is held from early June to early September. Vendors fill and pedestrians fills some of the space at Old Railroad Square and part of 4th Street is closed to vehicular traffic. … [Read more...]
Santa Rosa, CA – More Info
Here are some Phone Numbers & websites that may prove to be helpful for finding more information about vacationing in Santa Rosa. Greater Santa Rosa Conference and Visitors Bureau can be reached at Phone Number (707) 577-8674 or Phone Number 1-800-404-ROSE. www.visitsantarosa.com You can also write them at: Santa Rosa Conference & Visitors Bureau | 637 First Street Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Sonoma County Convention and Visitors Bureau … [Read more...]
Lake Tahoe, CA – Event Calendar
This is only a small sampling of the events that occur throughout the year. Many ski resorts have events planned throughout the ski season. January -Winter Celebration at Heavenly Ski Resort. Event includes ski races, fireworks, & ice sculpting. February -Cross Country Ski and Food Festival at Northstar at Tahoe -Snowfest Winter Carnival has been held annually since 1982, events and activities for families on Tahoe's … [Read more...]
Lake Tahoe, CA – Parks
Burton Creek State Park is over 1,800 acres and is Tahoe's second largest state park. There are over 12 miles of fire roads for either hiking or biking. This park is open for day use only and is located on Highway 28 just three miles north of Tahoe City. For more information call Phone (916) 525-7982. D.L. Bliss State Park is located 8 miles south of Tahoma on Highway 89. This is a 1200 acre park with 5 miles of hiking trails and 168 … [Read more...]
Lake Tahoe, CA – More Info
Visitor Centers Tahoe Douglas Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 7139] Lake Tahoe, NV 89449 Phone (702) 588-4591 www.tahoechamber.org Incline Village Chamber of Commerce: 969 Tahoe Blvd. Incline Bay, NV 89451 Truckee Chamber of Commerce Truckee, CA 96161 They can also be reached by calling Phone (530) 587-2757. www.truckee.com Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority P.O. Box 16299 So. Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Phone … [Read more...]
Santa Barbara, CA – Mission Santa Barbara
Mission Santa Barbara called the "Queen of the Missions" was founded on Dec 4, 1786, on the Feast of St. Barbara. This mission is the tenth of the California missions and is the only one with two bell towers. It's construction was completed in 1820, and today is still one of the best preserved missions. However, between the founding of the mission and today it has been severely damaged by several earthquakes, one in 1812 and one in 1925. Both … [Read more...]