Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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When Mark Cave saw that fly fishing could open up more opportunities than spin and bait fishing in the pocket waters of the Sierra, he took up the sport with a fervor that would take him to specialty fly fishing shops and sportsman shows all over the West. He tested himself against the many forms of equipment and flies in that ancient quest to catch trout, and has earned his title as a Casting Instructor with the International Federation of Fly Fishers. For Cave, the journey...
Porterville July 4th events come early to Porterville this year when the town celebrates Freedom Fest on Saturday, June 28 from 5 to 9:30 at the Porterville Sports Complex. There will be a beer garden and vendor booths for adults. The kids’ zone includes a giant splash slide, dive n' slide, Jacob's Ladder, a bounce house, dunk tank, obstacle course and a cool off with the Porterville Fire Department. Car loads are $5 in advance or $10 at the gate. Wristbands for the kids’ zone are $3 in advance or $5 on the day of the eve...
Long before the golden spike was driven at Promontory, Utah in 1869, the people of Tulare County had their eyes on railroad transportation. Compared to buggies, iron horses offered easy travel, and compared to wagons, trains made hauling crops to market much quicker and more efficient. Trains meant travel convenience and economic prosperity to communities. The first serious effort in Tulare County to get railroad transportation seems to have been in 1861. A meeting of prominen...
There are many reasons why we don't volunteer – I am selfish, busy, not compassionate, afraid, money is tight, unhappy experience before, timid, don't feel spiritual enough, I have children, little to contribute, soup kitchens are not my thing, only those in leadership should help. It would be like accepting all the gifts at Christmas and then leaving them wrapped up and never using them. There are many reasons why we do volunteer – I make a difference, having fun, mee...
The biggest garden trend we are finding is the desire for removing the front lawn. Conserving water is the main reason for this garden renovation; reducing maintenance and increasing interest are two other often-cited reasons. The lawn is a garden fad that has hung on, but as more and more lawns are removed, we become better able to see what the possibilities are for the space between the road and the front door. We can envision an interesting use of that space which can be...
Medicare supplemental insurance is available through many companies with a variety of plans. For those nearing the eligibility age for Medicare of 65, it would be wise to carefully review your options of Medicare and also of supplemental insurance, said Karen Munger, an independent insurance agent in Visalia. “In general, Medicare does not cover all the medical costs you may incur,” Munger said. In most cases, once the deductible is met Medicare will pay 80 percent of the allowable charges for a procedure, leaving the remaini...
There are many small islands off the coast of California, but perhaps the most famous one and another close by lie in the waters of the San Francisco Bay. Alcatraz Island, fondly known as "The Rock," has been glamourized by Hollywood, making it well known around the world as the unescapable prison. However, no less rich in history is its neighbor, Angel Island, referred to as Ellis Island of the West, and visiting both makes for a great day outing. "There is a lot of history...