Mission San Juan Bautista in central California is a treasure for history buffs like me. The mission was built in 1797 as part of a string of missions stretched from Baja California [...]

David and I took the lead in a dark green half-track. Kevin and Reggie followed behind us in the tank. We all looked terrific in our uniforms, or at least we thought [...]

1. Best walk – Bike or walk the Monterey Bay Coastal Bike Trail from Fisherman’s Wharf to Lover’s Point
The Monterey Bay Coastal Bike Trail is around 29 miles long stretching from Castroville [...]

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Originally uploaded by NandorFejer
When tourists come to the San Jose area one site they often want to see is the majestic redwood trees. The best known grove in [...]