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  • A California diversion leads to secret World War II radar station

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      A narrow, one-way dirt road near the mouth of the Klamath River in California's Del Norte County led us to an important World War II site today, perched above the Pacific Ocean. Disguised as farm buildings, the early warning system housed radar to watch for Japanese submarines and planes. Radar Station 71 is the…

  • Our mission for the day

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        Of the twenty-one missions that dot the coast of California, La Purisima Mission, in Lompoc, has always been a favorite of mine. As kids, my friends and I used to pack a picnic lunch and ride our bikes out to the mission grounds, eager to explore the gardens, pat the livestock and wander…

  • Old Town Eureka shines like new

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    We spent four years in Garberville, California soon after we were married. The population was about 1300 back then and Eureka was “the big city” we drove to for much of our shopping. It's always fun for us to revisit Old Town Eureka to see what has changed (and what hasn't) since we first wandered…

  • Santa Barbara is the place for us!

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    Santa Barbara welcomed us back to our longtime home with brilliant weather. We walked around a relatively new area near West Beach that features wine bars, beer tasting and art galleries. It is aptly named the Funk Zone. As usual, food was a highlight of our travels. We had fresh fish with mountain and harbor…

  • Farewell, Mariposa

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    We had booked our next “carryon” expedition to Europe for May before we went to Ashland, Oregon on a discovery mission in March. It seemed like a perfect match for us and we decided to try to move this year. The Mariposa house sold so fast (escrow closed Wednesday) that we found ourselves, with help…

  • A blank calendar filled with possibilities

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    “What are you going to do?” After I decided to end my 31-year teaching career, I heard this question often. “I really don't have a plan,” I usually answered. When I was working and raising a family, most days were planned. A blank calendar presented an exciting challenge. A retired friend once advised me that…

  • Avenue of the Giants

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    We found the most charming place to stay while visiting with friends in Southern Humboldt County. Miranda Gardens, located along California's beautiful Avenue of the Giants highway, offers something for everyone. There is a pool for hot Southern Humboldt summers, a playground for cooped up kids, soaring redwoods for relaxed afternoons, a continental breakfast featuring…