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The USA's most populous state is practically a country unto itself, divided between green north and arid south. Highlights: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego, Napa/Sonoma wine country, Disneyland, redwood country, skiing, driving the Pacific Coast Highway, and lots more.

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SoCal´s Solvang - wine country and great Danes

Carol Highsmith Nestled in Southern California's Santa Ynez Valley, a 45-minute drive north of Santa Barbara and a bit over two hours from Los Angeles, this small town of just over 6,100 offers visitors a unique blend of nature and culture. One of Solvang's top attractions is its unique Danish, which you can explore by strolling its charming streets. Founded in 1911 by Danish immigrants, and its downtown remodeled in the 1940s to reflect that country's architectural heritage, Solvang has a…

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13 of the top recreational lakes to enjoy in California

Wallpaper Flare The Golden State is a bonanza for lovers of nature and the great outdoors, and in addition to natural beauty, its most stunning freshwater reservoir lakes usually offer a plethora of activities and amenities - swimming, boating, fishing, and various other pursuits on the lands surrounding them. And here's a round-up of some of the state's most popular with visitors from near and far: read post

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5 savory spots in San Diego for world cuisine

Cali's second largest city is known for its seafood and Mexican cuisine (it is after all just 20 minutes from the border). But increasingly it's also home to a wide menu of world cuisine - including some you might not expect! Here are five tasty examples I came across recently: read post

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Indio's Coachella Valley Festival included in "The USA's Top 10 Music Festivals"

Redfishingboat (Mick O) Spring and summer are prime music festival season, and after being largely suspended for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, for the most part they've come roaring back in 2022. The United States being the huge country that it is, there are dozens of options for all musical tastes. Here's a sampling of the top ten, in order of dates (all given for this year, but will be similar in 2023): read post

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Darryl Musick April 30, 2021 at 7:27pm

We've been vaccinated, waited our 14 days, and now we're immunized. It's time for The World on Wheels to wake up from its Covid-induced haze starting with this story from Tim about his hometown festival.

The World on Wheels

An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
Darryl Musick November 9, 2020 at 6:58pm

We are on our way to Oregon today at The World on Wheels and need to make a pit stop to enjoy a little bit of Weed. Weed, California, that is.

The World on Wheels

An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
Darryl Musick November 2, 2020 at 7:03pm

It's a rough road to visit a couple of historic bridges in California's Gold Country as we make our way to the village of Knight's Ferry and the longest wooden bridge west of the Mississippi, today at The World on Wheels.

A Bridge Too Far - The Bumpy Journey to Knight's Ferry, California

( Please read our Covid 19 Statement first - Ed) The narrow track could barely be called paved. The potholes and countless patches make...
Darryl Musick January 24, 2020 at 7:21pm

Exploring the aquatic wildlife of the Sacramento Valley, today at The World on Wheels.

The Aquatic Fauna of the Sacramento Valley

Shape-shifting clouds of starlings weave in and out across highway 104 as we speed westbound through the rural landscape. A hillside of g...
Darryl Musick January 20, 2020 at 7:25pm

Exploring the historic hills of Placer County, near Sacramento...with goats and beer! Today at The World on Wheels.

The Goat Brew...A Trip Through The Gold Country of Placer County

Sacramento is not only the capital of California, it's also a great hub for exploring the northern half of the state. It's a pretty, tree...
Darryl Musick November 1, 2019 at 6:28pm

Another notch in our "things we never thought we'd be able to do with a wheelchair" list...touring an underground gold mine. Today at The World on Wheels.

Up Close and Personal with the Motherlode: Gold Mine Touring in Placerville, California

When you're in a wheelchair, there are certain features of geography that are usually off-limits for you...beaches, water sports, caves.....
Darryl Musick September 16, 2019 at 7:44pm

Getting past our misadventures on California's northern coast, we find a decent beer garden and a beautiful Victorian town in Humboldt County. Today at The World on Wheels.

California's Northern Coast: Victoriana By the Sea

Now that our adventures in narrowly escaping being a crime victim, seeing nature's ancient giants, and our ongoing access follies are beh...
Darryl Musick September 14, 2019 at 2:39am

We've fled the sketchy confines of Eureka, California and now we're in search of a new place to stay. See what happens, today at The World on Wheels.

California's Northern Coast: Retreat To The Hills

After a restless night in Eureka, and a fun day in the redwoods, it's time to find our new hotel. Blue Lake Casino and Resort is in the...
Darryl Musick September 9, 2019 at 10:21pm

Come along for a great roadside attraction. It's the Trees of Mystery, today at The World on Wheels.

California's Northern Coast: Big Elk and Mysterious Trees

After a sketchy overnight in Eureka, it was a relief to just drive away and head north. Giving up on the Clarion Hotel, my searching fou...
Darryl Musick September 7, 2019 at 3:57pm

We're visiting the drug-fueled town of Eureka on California's Northern Coast in a brand new report, today at The World on Wheels.

Up on the Cannabis Coast: Eureka, California

We're trying to get our travel groove back here at The World on Wheels. After our move, it's been a bit difficult to do. I think part of ...