Monterey Bay is one of the most unique places along the California coast to get a good look at a wide variety of whales. On cruises from Monterey and Santa Cruz, you can see humpback and blue whales feeding and at the right time of year, you might even get a look at orcas (killer whales) stalking migrating grey whales and their calves. It's all because of the deep canyon that runs through the ocean floor.

As it turns out, summer is prime whale-watching time in Monterey and you can get all the details in the Monterey Whale Watching Guide.

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I injured my knee recently, something I wouldn't be talking about here except that it gave this normally mobile person a good excuse to research the ins and out of visiting Disneyland when it's harder to get around on your own two feet. All the results, insights and research are summarized in the new Guide to Disneyland with Moblity Challenges

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Not only is Yosemite one of California's most popular National Parks, but it's also a place where you can see some of Mother Nature's strangest phenomena. On a recent visit, we photographed a rare "moonbow," a rainbow that occurs when the full moon's light strikes Yosemite Falls' water spray at just the right angle.

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In June, you can listen to some great music, watch hot air balloons take off or enjoy a classic car show. See what's going on.

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