National Parks offer excellent opportunities to enjoy winter landscapes. Lassen National Park in Lassen County, CA is one of my favorites. The Visitor Center often gets covered in snow, as seen in this picture, but somehow the park rangers manage to keep it open. It offers information, classes, a store, a coffee shop, and coziness. … More Snowy Landscapes
The nine Bay Area counties are currently under a Stay-at-Home mandate and so it is the State of California. Politics and conspiracy theories aside, wear a mask. #CubrebocasObligatorio*wash your hands frequently*follow social distancing guidelines*eat and sleep properly *wear a mask as often and as much as possible; all the time would be best! Los nueve … More SF Bay Area And California: Stay At Home Mandate In Effect
These falls are powerful. May I present you with my ramblings at Mossbrae Falls in Siskiyou County, California, one day last year when I ventured out to be close to nature, enjoying my day and my solitude. Undeniably, these falls are powerful. They look beautiful but they are more than beautiful, they exude a certain … More Powerful Mossbrae Falls!
(Outdoors_ – Mc Cloud is a small town on Route 89 north of Redding, California, and very close to Mt. Shasta. It’s water streams and falls are a must hike when in Northern California (NorCal) especially during winter. Check out this video for inspiration! Follow #Lupitanews on Twitter and Facebook @Lupitanews.
Hiking the East Weaver Creek Trail. … More Autumn in Northern California.
(Nature) – Spectacular wildflowers bloom in more than three acres of land owned by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife in what in 2003 was designated as an ecological reserve at Table Mountain, seven miles North of Oroville. To the hundreds of visitors that come from near and far every year, this is just … More Wildflowers Over Table Mountain.
May the soft winds of Spring bring us fresh perspectives, new opportunities, and flourishing ideas. Life is short. The beds of wildflowers at Table Mountain in Oroville, California. Happy Spring! Video by Lupitanews.
By Lupita Peimbert. (Road Tripping) – A last minute opportunity took me to Sacramento the other day. I quickly booked a trip on GetAround.com and chose a Smart Car, loving it because it is small thus easy to park and a gas saver. Friday afternoon came and so my time to return to the San … More People Can Do This to Avoid Traffic.
When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator. -Mahatma Gandhi Wow. How can we not appreciate our planet and our universe? the experience of seeing the Supermoon rising up tonight almost at ‘perigree’ or the closest point to Earth since … More A Few Supermoon Sightings!
Glamping is short for Glamour Camping, a travel trend that helps people get closer to nature all year round. Read on. Find out if this is something for you. ( Travel ) – It’s no secret that one of the best ways to experience the great outdoors and be at one with nature is by … More To Glamp or Not to Glamp?
By LupitaPeimbert (Travel) For several years, going to the Redwood forests during Holiday weekends was part of my life, and I treasure those beautiful experiences with nature. And then I’ve taken as a habit to lose myself in the Redwoods whenever I feel stressed out, any weekend, any day possible. It was and is easy because … More The Most Charming Ancient Forests are in California.
San Franciscans do it every year. They steal Halloween. Poor children, all they get to do is boring treat-or-tricking, full of restrictions due to safety. Worst for teenagers: dad or mom must go with them; yikes. All too Lame, compared to the super fun adults have day and night. Here is how they infiltrate the … More How to Steal Halloween from Children.
Content and photos by Lupita Peimbert. People often forget that California continually acts as a cultural melting pot. Elements of US history are new to naturalized American citizens, because they did not grow up learning United States history. The influx of international talent to Silicon Valley and beyond over the last few years has created a … More Spectacular. The Blue Angels, and the USS Potomac.
(San Rafael) – Today is the last day that former Registrar Elaine Ginnold is seen at Civic Center. The Elections Department has hired Lynda Roberts, who held a similar position in Mono County, as the new Registrar. “I am very excited for this opportunity. My main priority at this point is to maintain the high … More Lynda Roberts, Marin County’s new Registrar.
