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Iron Stone

Iron Stone

Ironstone takes its name from the impossibly hard schist and limestone formations from which the winery’s foundation and companion caverns were blasted and drilled.  Ironstone Vineyards is much more than a winery, the grounds cover approximately 100 acres and includes a large entertainment complex, tasting room and a museum that is surrounded by some spectacular gardens, wedding grounds, trails and a pond all of which seem picture perfect. The outdoor amphitheater can seat approximately  6000 guests  and features a summer concert lineup that includes some of the areas best entertainment.  Wine tasting and a deli are available during the day as well as a shop where some foods and gift items can be purchased. Check the schedule for concerts, expos, cooking classes and other demos and if you happen to be in the area this is one place you don’t want to miss....

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Take a Coastal Drive from Los Angeles To San Francisco

Take a Coastal Drive from Los Angeles To San Francisco

The classic 380-mile Pacific Ocean coastal drive, along scenic Highway 101, between Los Angeles and San Francisco, takes you through Carmel and Santa Barbara, and along a dramatic Big Sur coastline. You can stop along the way to see many attractions – highlights include the Monterey Bay Aquarium and William Randolph Hearst’s hilltop castle. Begin your journey with a tour around Los Angeles’ affluent Rodeo Drive to see how the movie stars live, then after a dose of glamour and glitz head for hip Venice Beach for a spot of people watching. Continue on to Santa Barbara, where you can tour the city’s spectacularly beautiful Wine Country, go for a hiking or biking tour, visit the many beautiful gardens or relax on the beach. Moving north you pass through the predominantly Danish town of Solvang, where draft horses pull an authentic Danish streetcar through the town. You may be...

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Top 5 Las Vegas Hotels

Top 5 Las Vegas Hotels

It is no secret that Las Vegas is a magical place. Millions flock to the city each year. Some of those have hopes of fame and fortune while others just wish to have a wonderful vacation. All in all it is hard to not have a good time in a place like Las Vegas. There is so much to do and it seems that it is hard to fit it all into the limited time that a vacation allows for. Even people who have lived in Las Vegas their entire life have yet to see all that this city has to offer and that means many great things for those that visit. Of course you will need a place to stay when you are in Las Vegas and there are many fine choices. Mandalay Bay Las Vegas Hotel is one of the most popular spots in the entire city....

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Pinecrest Things To Do

Pinecrest Things To Do

Pinecrest is small mountain lake located in the sierra foothills in the Stanislaus national forest and offers a number of activities for the outdoor enthusiast. The Pinecrest campground has 200 campsites with facilities that include a paved parking pad, picnic table and fire ring. Campground bathrooms have flush toilets, sinks and a utility sink. There is a dump station available and water supply. The campground has water faucets with potable water. Wi-Fi internet service is available, during posted hours, within 100′ of the kiosk. There are no RV hookups areas available Camping at Pinecrest Lake is popular for fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, bicycling, outdoor movies, star gazing, ranger campfire programs, taking a hike to Cleo’s bath, a large stone swimming hole above the lake,  hiking to catfish lake, taking a day trip to Clarks Fork or Kennedy meadows are also both great places to visit. Pincers has a lot to offer...

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