Epoch Estate Wine lineup. Examples of a wine brand that uses organically grown fruit, but is not certified, so does not state organic on label.

Three Things People Get Wrong About Organic Wine

by Beth-Ellen Clausen

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An expert in organic wine clears up the biggest misunderstandings about this increasingly popular product
Campfire Olives Appetizer c Janie Pace

9 Top Carlsbad, California Restaurants

by Janie Pace

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Carlsbad, "The Village by the Sea," offers a range of great restaurants to enhance your visit. Here are our favorites
Markham Garden Path Concord CA

Markham Nature Park: A Stroll Through Concord, California’s Natural Beauty

by Gail Clifford

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Just twenty blocks from Concord, California’s downtown Todos Santos Plaza, the Markham Nature Park Arboretum Tree Walk offers a serene escape.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Getting To The Top In Palm Springs

by Maurie O'Connor

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A ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway lifts you 8,500 feet from the desert floor, through magnificent views of the mountains, and up to some prime locations for hiking and dining.
Emily Ding's Falcon displays her artistry and the creative inspiration abounds with so much of Concord's Mural Walk

Concord, California’s Murals: A Mosaic of Art and Community

by Gail Clifford

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Take a walking tour of Concord, California's murals, an open-air gallery of spectacular, colorful works, manga masterpieces to wildlife wonders.
A pond of bloomed lotuses at Santa Barbara's Lotusland.

Five Must-See Botanical Gardens in Southern California

by Mary Farah

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Five top botanical gardens in Southern California. Each is a lovely treat for locals or visitors. All are within three hours of downtown Los Angeles.
Concord, California, Concord Taco Trail

Concord Restaurants: A Taco Trail and Three Other Winners

by Janice Sakata-Schultze

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For a small city, Concord, California offers a wide range of great eateries, including Mexican, Italian, and seafood -- plus the nationally renowned Taco Trail.
This brightly colored mural has a sun with numerous animals and flowers that can be found near Mt. Diablo. The mural is in downtown Concord

Concord, California: Food, Culture, and Street Art

by Peggy Cleveland

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Concord, a small city on California's East Bay, offers great food and cultural experiences, all centered on its historic central plaza. Don't miss the colorful street murals that tell Concord's stories.
Palm Springs Indian Canyons

Palm Springs’ Indian Canyons: Supernatural Beauty

by Christine Salins

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A few minutes’ drive from downtown Palm Springs, the Indian Canyons are breathtaking, rich in history and spiritual significance, and a reminder of the force of nature.
Picture or Creamy Espresso Martini and local IPA beer on the bar, with wine and liquor bottles in the background on the backbar

Drinking in Palm Springs: From Underground to 8,500 feet Above

by Beth-Ellen Clausen

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Here are three unusual spots to get great drinks in Palm Springs, from an underground wine cellar to a bar at the top of a mountain.
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