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07/24/2024

The fire that started by Johnny Cash's truck destroyed 508 acres of vegetation in Los Padres National Forest, a sanctuary for the endangered California condor

06/26/2024

Cram in as many of our California bucket list items as you can, and check them off with our free, printable “Summertime in California” bingo card

12/06/2023

https://www.vannuysnewspress.com/island-packers-announces-holiday-cruises-for-2023-parade-of-lights-harbor-lights-and-whale-watching/

Island Packers Announces Holiday Cruises for 2023 Parade of Lights, Harbor Lights, and Whale Watching

(VENTURA, CA) This holiday season, Island Packers will be offering seasonal cruises for family and friends, as well as group functions. Ventura Harbor Holiday Cruises and Whale Watching trips are splendid ways to celebrate the winter season. www.islandpackers.com

Options include:

· One-hour Holiday Lights Harbor Cruise in Ventura Harbor on select dates through 12/23 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cruise of the Ventura Keys to view decorated waterfront homes and listen to seasonal music. Dates are December 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23. The fare is $20 per adult, $18 per senior (55+), and $14 per child.

· Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights Cruise and Fireworks: 12/15 and 12/16. Cruises depart at 5:45, 6:00, & 6:15pm. They are approximately 2 ½ hours, Boat stages to watch the parade, cruise the harbor to view holiday lights (excludes the Ventura Keys due to boat traffic), and ends with a fireworks display (weather permitting). The fare is $38 for adults, $35 for seniors and $28 for children under 12. Group rates are available.

· Winter Whale Watching starts 12/26 and runs through mid-April: This is an annual event to see the Gray Whales up close and personal aboard a comfortable catamaran.

· Gift Certificates Available: Find the perfect gift for family or friends. Certificates for a Holiday Harbor Cruise, Whale Watch, Hike for the Day, Camp or Kayak, to the Channel Islands National Park. To purchase call or visit our Ventura office.

For information, reservations or to purchase gift certificates: Visit www.islandpackers.com, call 805-642-1393, or visit Island Packers at 1691 Spinnaker Dr., Suite 105B, in Ventura Harbor Village for great stocking stuffers!

About Ventura Harbor Village:

Situated along the picturesque California Central Coast, endowed with breathtaking views, Ventura Harbor Village is the waterfront seaside attraction in the Ventura Harbor, bordered by the City of Ventura on three sides and the Pacific Ocean on the West. Ventura Harbor is 20 miles from Santa Barbara and is 60 miles from Los Angeles and just minutes off scenic US Highway 1 and 101. The Ventura Harbor offers several sandy beaches for beach-goers, and wide open spaces for boating & recreation. The Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center makes it home in Ventura Harbor.

For a complete schedule of holiday events and entertainment and additional visitor information, contact Ventura Harbor Village at 805-477-0470, or visit VenturaHarborVillage.com. Ventura Harbor Village is located at 1583 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura, CA 93001. Post, share, and like

07/29/2023

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"Online golf lessons for adults" is your primary resource if you are looking to play golf and get course ready. "Online golf lessons for adults" focuses on the basics of the game, putting, ball striking, and fundamentals. If you have never played golf before, this is the place to start. Golf should be fun. By learning the core foundational skills then practicing them at home or at the local course you will improve your score and lead to increased enjoyment.

06/14/2021

Denali National Park & Preserve Is The “Destination Of The Week”

DENALI, ALASKA — Located at approximately Milepost 236 of the George Park Highway, Denali National Park and Preserve lies deep within the Alaskan Bush between Anchorage and Fairbanks. Home to Mount Denali, the tallest peak in North America, and abundant wildlife — grizzly bears, moose, Dall sheep and caribou, the park encompasses tundra, taiga and alpine ecosystems. Denali National Park is open year-round, with its main visitor season occurring mid-May through mid-September.

At the turn of the century, Denali was home to the Kantishna mining district. The area became known for its beauty and wildlife, which American conservationist Charles Alexander Sheldon fought to protect — specifically the Dall sheep that were being hunted. In 1917, Mount McKinley National Park was established to ward off poachers. During World War II, the area began to see early developments focused on attracting tourism and serving as vacation homes for military troops.

In 1976, President Jimmy Carter designated the area as an international biosphere reserve. Then in 1980, the park’s boundaries were expanded to more than six million acres – including Mt. McKinley and Denali Preserve — and renamed Denali National Park. With an extensive ecological community, Denali Village offers bird watching tours as well as ranger-led walks and up-close experiences with the environment and its inhabitants including Grizzly Bear, Wolf, Caribou and Dall Sheep. Bird Watching Tours, in partnership with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, offer guests sightings of the region’s hawks, cranes, eagles, and owls.

Guided tours allow guests to venture deep into Denali National Park while viewing wildlife and panoramic scenery while listening to educational narration about the land. Due to COVID 19, only tour open this summer is the Tundra Wilderness Tour that will reopen on May 20, 2021.

The most popular of the tours is the Tundra Wilderness Tour. The 7–8-hour excursion via motor coach journeys 62 miles into the Denali National Park to Stony Hill Overlook. The tour includes a narrated history of Park Road, scenery, and wildlife — Dall sheep, grizzly bears, wolves, and caribou. Full Tour operates June -September.

Another popular tour is the Denali History Tour (this tour is temporarily closed 2021 season). A 4.5-5 hour tour that focuses on the natural history, landscape and geology of the area, traveling to the Teklanika River, stopping at the Savage Cabin, the original rangers’ cabin, and Primrose Ridge. The tour operates May -September.

The Kantishna Experience Tour (this tour is temporarily closed 2021 season) is also one of the “not-to-be missed” tours of Denali National Park. This daylong tour (11-12 hours), takes guests 92 miles into the park, exploring the old gold mining town of Kantishna with a certified interpretive guide. Kantishna is the only tour to feature an interpretive ranger from the National Park Service. The tour operates June -September.

Another tour to check out is the Eielson Excursion Tour (this tour is temporarily closed 2021 season). Traversing 10 miles further into the Tundra, the Eielson Excursion brings visitors to remote places in the Alaska wilderness including the Eielson Visitor Center.

Other authentic Alaska experiences include Helicopter Flightseeing with an experienced local naturalist; the Denali Wilderness Safari on heated jet boats; Midnight Golf on the Black Diamond Golf Course; ATV trail rides, and Denali Fly fishing. (Many of the activities are temporarily closed due to COVID 19)

Denali National Park is approximately 240 miles north of Anchorage and 125 miles south of Fairbanks. It is accessible by car/RV via the lone Park Road or the Alaska Railroad that departs from Fairbanks and Anchorage. A train station is located within Denali National Park, with shuttle service from train station to area hotels.

Denali Park Village and Denali National Park are divisions of Aramark, which provides lodging, dining and activity options in some of the United States’ most beautiful and treasured places, including national and state parks and national forests.

Aramark seeks to create memorable experiences at destinations by bringing the best in environmental stewardship, sustainable cuisine and interpretive programs to the guests it serves. In addition to Denali National Park, Aramark also operates concessions in or just outside: Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds, California — Crater Lake National Park, Oregon/Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska — Lake Powell, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Arizona/Utah — Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado/Olympic National Park, Washington — Togwotee Mountain Lodge, Wyoming/Zephyr Cove Resort & Lake Tahoe Cruises/Nevada

Aramark has a deep respect for and commitment to protecting and improving the environment. The company works to reduce its environmental footprint while delivering exceptional operational results. Aramark offers expertise and practical solutions to its clients to help them reduce their environmental impacts. Throughout the company, Aramark develops and implements long-term environmental stewardship programs and policies within the areas of Food Purchasing; Supply Chain; Building Operations; Energy and Water Conservation; Transportation; and Waste Management. Aramark believes sustainability is a process and has implemented environmental management systems that serve as the basis for continuous improvement. For more information on Aramark and its properties, visit www.aramarkleisure.com.

http://www.vannuysnewspress.com/2021/06/14/denali-national-park-preserve-is-the-destination-of-the-week/

06/14/2021

Denali Park Village Lodge Is the “Property Of The Week”

DENALI VILLAGE, ALASKA -- There's no place more wild, rugged, and breathtakingly beautiful than Alaska's Denali National Park & Preserve - and no place more ideal to experience it from than Denali Park Village. The lodge and cozy cabins are located in the heart of Alaska's magnificent interior, with awe-inspiring views of some of the most pristine geography on earth. Fine dining complements the untamed landscape and provides a relaxing place to return to after a day of guided hikes, whitewater rafting, or a tour into the heart of Denali National Park. For more information, please visit Denali National Park Tours, Lodging & Activities in Alaska (denaliparkvillage.com).

http://www.vannuysnewspress.com/2021/06/14/denali-park-village-lodge-is-the-property-of-the-week/

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