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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:29:07 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>California Travels</title><link>http://www.california-blog.com/photos-information-places/</link><description>California Travels</description><lastBuildDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:22:36 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright>Copyright California Travels 2008.</copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Lakeport, CA</title><category>California Cities</category><category>California Lakes</category><category>Lakeport CA</category><dc:creator>Karin</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:16:41 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.california-blog.com/photos-information-places/2010/7/29/lakeport-ca.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">189173:1824441:8404710</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.california-blog.com/storage/lakeport-ca-P1030597.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1280467051568" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.cityoflakeport.com/" target="_blank">Lakeport, CA</a> is located on the western shore of Clear Lake.</p>
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<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.california-blog.com/storage/lakeport-ca-P1030562.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1280467333667" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.california-blog.com/photos-information-places/rss-comments-entry-8404710.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at California State University, Long Beach, CA</title><category>CSULB</category><category>Cal State Long Beach CA</category><category>California Botanical Gardens</category><category>Long Beach CA</category><category>Miller Japanese Garden CA</category><dc:creator>Karin</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:13:41 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.california-blog.com/photos-information-places/2010/7/25/earl-burns-miller-japanese-garden-at-california-state-univer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">189173:1824441:8360137</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.california-blog.com/storage/Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden CSULB Untitled - 9.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1280125015065" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.csulb.edu/~jgarden/" target="_blank">Miller Japanese Garden</a> on the campus of CSULB provides a peaceful escape and a venue for events. &nbsp;Photos by guest photographer Daniel Jeske.</p>
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<p>The <a href="http://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/">Arboretum at UC Davis</a> features hiking trails and native California plants and animals.<br /><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.california-blog.com/storage/uc-davis-arboretum-ca-IMG_3920.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1280120171940" alt="" /></span></span></p>
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<p>The <a href="http://www.castellodiamorosa.com/">Castello di Amorosa Winery</a> in Calistoga, CA.</p>
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<p>The <a href="http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=482" target="_blank">Bale Grist Mill</a> in St. Helena, CA originated in 1846 and features a 36 foot water wheel.</p>
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<p>Millbrae, CA offers sweeping views of San Francisco Bay, and easy access to San Francisco International Airport.<br /><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.california-blog.com/storage/millbrae-ca-sfo-P1030755.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1279773579042" alt="" /></span></span></p>
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<p>The downtown square in Sonoma, CA features a park,&nbsp; a historical section, shopping and&nbsp;dining.</p>
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<p>Photos taken in Palm Canyon, in Indian Canyons, just south of Palm Springs, CA.</p>
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<p>A group of Long Beach, CA locals gathered tonight as part of <a href="http://www.meetup.com/solo-travel-tales/">Mela's Solo Travel Tales Meetup&nbsp;</a>to exchange stories and see Robin's presentation on her trip to the Amazon River. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.california-blog.com/photos-information-places/rss-comments-entry-7971595.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Littlerock Reservoir, CA</title><category>Angeles National Forest CA</category><category>California Lakes</category><category>California Mountains</category><category>California Parks</category><category>Littlerock Reservoir CA</category><dc:creator>Karin</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 03:36:03 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.california-blog.com/photos-information-places/2010/6/12/littlerock-reservoir-ca.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">189173:1824441:7963078</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.california-blog.com/storage/Littlerock-Reservoir-CA-P1020260.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1276400374506" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>Inside the Angeles National Forest, the Littlerock Reservoir provides a place for picnicking, boating, swimming and fishing.</p>
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