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AHOY! FLOATING CABINS DEBUT AT SANTEE LAKES APRIL 1
Story and photos by Miriam Raftery March 7, 2011 (Santee) –Golden lights glowed from the interiors of floating and waterfront cabins at Santee Lakes--cozy havens which will soon be accommodating...
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HOLIDAY DECORATIONS LIGHT UP JAMUL HAVEN HISTORIC INN
By Megan McGlamery December 5, 2011 (Jamul) -- Tucked away in the scenic countryside of Jamul, California is the five-star Jamul Haven Inn, an exquisite bed and breakfast featuring a beautiful...
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WHAT IS BAJA? DISCOVERING ATTRACTIONS SOUTH OF THE BORDER
By Dennis MooreApril 19, 2012 (Baja)--Baja, or Baja California, is the northernmost part of Mexico--just across the border from San Diego. Like a hidden jewel waiting to be discovered, the region has...
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BAJA LEGENDS, BY GREG NIEMANN (SUNBELT PUBLICATIONS, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA,...
Book Review by Dennis MooreMay 12, 2012 (Baja)--Greg Niemann, author of Baja Fever, and life-long Baja Buff who has traveled all over the peninsula known as Baja California in Mexico, has written a...
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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND MARKS THE START OF THE RECREATION SEASON
May 26, 2012 (San Diego)– Camping in the southern California’s national forests can be a year-round endeavor, but for many people, the up-coming Memorial Day weekend is the time to air out the tents,...
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KELLY’s TRIPS AND TIPS: PLACES TO MAKE MEMORIES
By Kelly Wiebolt June 14, 2012 (San Diego’s East County)--Here are some wonderful place to share & explore with your children, grandchildren or your “inner child”. They will cherish the memories...
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HILLTOP LIVING IN LA MISIÓN, BAJA
By Susan A Mahalick June 24, 2012 (Baja, California) -- Picture this if you will: views of the Pacific Ocean; a river leading into an estuary emptying into the ocean, flanked by hills in a beautiful...
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CHASING COLORS BY KAYAK
Autumn in California's Eastern SierrasBy Mary RobinsonSeptember 5, 2012 (Sierra Nevadas) -- It begins as a prayer. Zen-like in its simplicity. Your paddle glides soundlessly into the chilly mix of...
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MAUI MISHAPS
By Amanda WittEditor’s note: The following hilarious account of a vacation gone awry was written by a friend. Names have been changed to protect the privacy of the author and her husband, a candidate...
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BEST HIKING TRAILS IN THE SOUTHWEST U.S
By Aimee WalkerFebruary 3, 2013 (Southwest U.S.)The southwest of the United States is of course widely known for that most magnificent of natural wonders, the Grand Canyon. The region has much more...
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JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS: AN OASIS FOR TOURING CYCLISTS ON THE SOUTHERN TIER
March 11, 2013 (Jacumba Hot Springs)--Pinch Flat Fortune Productions has created a delightful video that provides a cyclist’s eye view of Jacumba Hot Springs, a town built around a natural mineral...
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VIEJAS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF “WORLD CLASS RESORT” HOTEL
Story and photos by Miriam Raftery, video by Paul KruzeMarch 22, 2013 (Alpine) – “This truly is a game changer for East County,” said Joe Terzi, Chief Executive Officer of the San Diego Tourism...
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GREEN TRAVEL OPTIONS ARE SPROUTING EVERYWHERE
By Laura ChapmanMarch 28, 2013 (San Diego's East County)--We all know about going "green" around our homes. Recycling newspapers, plastic and aluminum has become so commonplace that we actually look...
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VIEJAS CASINO & RESORT ACHIEVES PRESTIGIOUS FOUR DIAMOND STATUS
June 4, 2013 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino & Resort has been awarded the prestigious Four Diamond status from the American Automobile Association (AAA), officially designating the property as one of...
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FROM THE CHIEF'S CORNER: VACATION SAFETY TIPS - DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT THEM!
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovannaJune 17, 2013 (San Diego) – It’s summer time, and time for a vacation! Many of us may be ready for or planning a vacation for the summer months. Here are some safety tips...
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ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CRUISE SHIPS
By Roy L HalesNovember 6, 2013 (San Diego) – Cruises are popular getaways, and many ships depart from Southern California. Only some cruise lines have better environmental records than others....
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DON'T PACK A PEST IN YOUR LUGGAGE
December 23, 2013 (San Diego) – If you love California’s agricultural products — our fruits, nuts, veggies, chicken, eggs and pork chops — the County Agricuiltural Department has this reminder for...
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WEEKEND GETAWAYS: BARONA RESORT, LAKESIDE
By Miriam RafteryJanuary 15, 2014 (Lakeside) – If you’re looking for a place to getaway from the hustle and bustle of city living without traveling far away, consider a stay at one of San Diego...
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BAJA BLOG: MULE 61, AREA'S NEWEST CONCEPT RESTAURANT
New column! (If you would like to sponsor the Baja Blog, or any column on ECM, contact editor@eastcountymagazine.org)By Susan A MahalickPhotos by Sitara Monica PerezMarch 19, 2014 (Baja)--You walk...
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BAJA BLOG: VALLEY GIRL TOURS COME TO GUADALUPE VALLEY IN BAJA
By Susan A MahalickPhotos by Sitara Monica Perez and the authorApril 12, 2014 (Baja, Mexico)--Sitara Monica Perez, the woman with the lyrical name, arrived here almost two years ago to accomplish her...
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