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Welcome to Nevada Sign

CA 88 E Nevada border sign significance The Nevada Department of Transportation has begun installation of new “Welcome to Nevada” signs designed by Nevada art students. The first welcome sign was installed Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the Nevada-California border on State Route 88 south of Minden. The sign signifies the historical surveying efforts that established the border between… Read More »

Mad Dog Cafe at Woodfords Station

Landmark: Mad Dog Cafe at Woodfords StationFeatures: The Pony Express Station and Woodford’s Hotel were located where the Mad Dog Cafe sits today.When to visit: Year AroundLocation: Old Pony Express Way, Markleeville, CA 96120Country: USA Mad Dog Cafe is located at the site of the Historic Woodfords Station, a gateway to the goldfields of California and an entrance… Read More »

Chasing Waterfalls – Rainbow Falls

Landmark: Rainbow FallsFeatures: In the Hawaiian language, the rainbow falls are called “rainbow [seen in] water”, or Waiānuenue. There is a high chance of seeing rainbows if we visit early in a sunny day.Wheelchair Friendly: Yes. They can go upto the viewing platform to enjoy the full view of the fallsWhen to visit: Year AroundCity: Hilo in… Read More »

Argentine Cactus

Succulents: Argentine GiantFeatures: The bright big flowers usually appear in late spring and open at night.Native: Argentina

Forever Marilyn

Landmark: Forever Marilyn SculptureSculptor: Seward JohnsonInteresting Facts: 26-foot tall, 24,000-pound monumental sculpture created with stainless steel and aluminumYear: 2011City: Palm SpringsState: CaliforniaCountry: USA

Baps Swaminarayan Temple

Landmark: Baps Swaminarayan TempleReligion: HinduismArchitecture: Unique blend of traditional Indian architecture and the state-of-the-art engineering modern constructionInteresting Facts: The complex is the first earthquake-proof Mandir in the world.City & State: Chino Hills, CaliforniaCountry: USAAddress: 15100 Fairfield Ranch Rd.   Chino Hills, CA 91709 USA