Mammoth
- Eastern Sierras, California
Hike
to a High Sierra Lake on the trail to the highest peak in
the continuous United States, explore the Alabama Hills
the
site of famous movies starring John Wayne, Douglas Fairbanks,
Jr., and many others, go bouldering in the incredible Buttermilks,
learn about the mistaken internment of Japanese-Americans
at Manzanar during World War II, kayak through the geological
spires of mystic Mono Lake, fish for trout in a High Sierra
Lake, and discover the secrets to surviving in the wild
west
at the ghost town of Bodie. Continue >>
Catalina
Island, California
Duck
at night to avoid flying fish in one of the world's most
unique tours, zodiac to the rugged backside of this wild
island,
take a four wheel drive tour to see bison, the endangered
Catalina Island fox, and beautiful sea coves, kayak to an
isolated valley for a nature walk, and dive a breathtaking
underwater preserve. Continue >>
San
Diego - La Jolla, California
Raise
a sail on the tall ship Star of India, scuba dive with sea
lions off the Coronado Islands, horseback ride on a historic
California Rancho, mountain bike through beautiful Cleveland
National Forest, hike Mission Trails park and learn about
the native Kumeyaay Indians, go barnstorming in a real 1920's
bi-plane, and learn about the most famous barnstormer of
them
all Charles Lindbergh.
Paraglide
over red clay cliffs with beautiful vistas of the Pacific
Ocean, hike among the rare Torrey Pine tree, skin dive with
the huge orange Garibaldi fish, kayak in mystical sea caves,
sunbathe with seals, visit beautiful beaches, and learn the
secret hidden in the basement of the local shell shop. Continue >>
Santa Monica, California
Visit “America’s Beach” where the healthy
lifestyle for which Southern California is known was made
famous. Surf with professional surfer turned restaurateur,
and then head to the local Farmer’s Market. Roller
blade along the beach with roller blading legend Debbie Merrill,
and watch 78 year old skateboarder Liz Bevington, the “Skateboarding
Momma”. Head to the beach made famous by Baywatch,
and work out at Muscle Beach with world renowned weightlifter
Jack Le Lanne. Continue >>
Eureka,
California
Mountain
bike ride to spectacular Fern Canyon, help make a yoke for
Paul Bunyan's oxen, whitewater raft below the Trinity Alps,
horseback ride on giant Moonstone beach, kayak to visit harbor
seals in fertile Humboldt Bay, stalk Bigfoot and visit the
Bigfoot Museum, and hike among the resplendent California
redwoods. Continue >>
Redding, California
- Coming Winter 2004
Jump a wave wakeboarding, experience the thrill of waverunning,
and enjoy BBQ cooking in a hot tub while houseboating on scenic
Lake Shasta. Tour one of the US’s largest dams, walk
among giant ancient stalactites in Shasta Caverns, explore
the wildlife of Turtle Bay, and catch a rainbow trout while
enjoying a fishing float trip.
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