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Sacramento

On August 30, 2014,

Sacramento, California’s state capital, is rich with the history of the state. Start with a tour of the beautiful State Capital building; stroll the Capital’s beautifully landscaped grounds; the black granite Vietnam Memorial is a poignant reminder of those who served, and sacrificed their lives. Old Town Sacramento is a…

Napa Wine Country

On August 30, 2014,

The Napa Wine Country is home to over 200 vineyards producing many of the world’s finest wines and champagne. Wineries range from the “mom and pop” to the very chic. The wineries architecture are as distinct as their wines. The vineyards offer panoramic views of the mountains in the distance. Whether…

Yosemite and Sequioa

On August 30, 2014,

YOSEMITE is one of the world’s seven wonders. The dramatic view at the exit of the tunnel (an engineering feat within itself) says it all. This is one of the most photographed locations in the world as the “curtain rises” to the entire Yosemite Valley. Upon entering Yosemite Valley, the…

Lake Tahoe

On August 30, 2014,

Lake Tahoe is famous for its multiple colors of waters going to depths of almost two miles; snow capped peaks; world class skiing and snowboarding; every type of water recreation; golf courses that meander through the forests and front the shoreline of Lake Tahoe; casinos offer 24 hours excitement; gourmet…

Laughlin

On August 30, 2014,

Don Laughlin, the patriarch of Laughlin, started out as the owner of a small diner with six slot machines located on the Nevada shore of the sparkling Colorado River. From that diner, Laughlin is now a major recreational destination for gamblers, water enthusiasts, dirt bikers, motorcyclists, and golfers. Several hotel…

Las Vegas

On August 30, 2014,

“You’re in Vegas, baby”! This saying is heard 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Vegas is anything and everything. Magnificent five diamond hotels; premier dining by world acclaimed chefs and chef owners; nightclubs aka “Clubs” are worlds of creativity; gigantic showrooms feature headliner stars, and stage productions are…

Reno, Carson City and Virginia City

On August 30, 2014,

“The Biggest Little City In The World,” has been the definition of Reno for more than 75 years. Always regarded as the gaming capital of Northern Nevada, Reno takes its’ namesake seriously by offering everything the player wants; reasonably priced hotels, dining prices back to the 60’s, free drinks, friendly dealers,…

Arizona

On August 30, 2014,

Arizona is a state where the topography changes from desert, to brilliant foliage, to deep canyons created by millions of years of erosion, to towering pines that shade the forests floors, and to massive lakes surrounded by mountains of colored rocks. The Grand Canyon, another of the seven wonders of…

Utah

On August 30, 2014,

Utah has a significant connection to the prehistoric era, and the volcanic ferocity that created the national parks enjoyed today. Zion National Park is a contrast in environments ranging from deep rock gorges to gigantic rock “sculptures” guarding this sacred area. “Watchman” rises over 2500 feet above the canyon floor,…