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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert California
13 Mar 2016

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert California

by Thomas Wilmer | posted in: Travel Stories | 0

Planning a trip to Palm Desert, California? The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a not to be missed experience for anyone, any age. How about a camel ride for the kids, or up close viewing of Giraffes, elephants, a … Continued

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Whale Watching—Therapeutic for PTSD Vets and Cancer Patients
3 Mar 2016

Whale Watching—Therapeutic for PTSD Vets and Cancer Patients

by Thomas Wilmer | posted in: Travel Stories | 0

  Jim Unger, Hornblower Cruises & Events V.P., visits with Correspondent, Tom Wilmer in San Diego. Unger talks about the company’s array of maritime adventures, ranging from harbor cruises to weddings, and dinner cruises. But he focuses on the company’s passionate support for U.S. … Continued

San Diego, Southern California Travel, whale watching
San Diego Whale Watching with Naturalist Guides
3 Mar 2016

San Diego Whale Watching with Naturalist Guides

by Thomas Wilmer | posted in: Travel Stories | 0

  When we cast off from the dock in downtown San Diego, bound for a whale watching adventure off the coast, I had no idea that meeting and visiting with the onboard naturalists would be just as fascinating as watching … Continued

Hornblower Cruises, San Diego, Southern California Travel, whale watching
Big Bear Lake, California—2 Hours From LA but a World Apart
19 Jul 2015

Big Bear Lake, California—2 Hours From LA but a World Apart

by Thomas Wilmer | posted in: Travel Stories | 0

Big Bear Lake, California is just a two-hour drive from Los Angeles, but it’s a world apart. It’s high up in the sky in the San Bernardino National Forest. Seven-mile long, Big Bear Lake is 6,750 feet above sea level, and … Continued

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Hobie’s Pedal Powered Kayaks for Fishermen
4 Jul 2015

Hobie’s Pedal Powered Kayaks for Fishermen

by Thomas Wilmer | posted in: Travel Stories | 0

 I’ve been an avid kayaker for more than 20 years—it was too tempting to resist since my home overlooks Morro Bay just off California’s legendary Pacific Coast Highway Route One. I’m frequently asked by friends and tourists about fishing from … Continued

Big Bear, Hobie kayaks, Southern California Travel
Big Bear CA–Helicopter Flightseeing
23 Jun 2015

Big Bear CA–Helicopter Flightseeing

by Thomas Wilmer | posted in: Travel Stories | 0

When most people think of Southern California, the first thing that comes to mind is sprawling LA–and not 10,000 foot-tall mountains and ski resorts. But less than a two and half hour drive from the heart of Hollywood, you will … Continued

Big Bear California, helicopter, Helicopter Big Bear, Southern California Travel

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