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TOUR INFORMATION |
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Sky high gas prices along with
sluggish economic conditions have severely impacted our tour
business for over a year.
We have reluctantly decided to
suspend our tour operations for the time being.
Our sincere thanks and appreciation to
all who continue to support us. |
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LOGO T Shirts Available
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Explore Historic California with our logo depicting the
California backcountry and its rich history both true and
farce. |
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We now offer
shirts, sweats, jerseys and cups with our logo. |
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Click the shirt for details! |
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Friends
of Last Chance Canyon is a new organization interested in
sustaining and protecting areas within the El Paso
Mountains, near Ridgecrest, California. The main focus is
preserving and protecting historic sites like Burro
Schmidt's tunnel and the Walt Bickel Camp.
Please click
on either logo to visit the FLCC site. |
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We
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Support Room 8's charitable legacy by donating to the Room 8
Memorial Cat Foundation or adopting one of their cats. |
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Click on Room 8's
photo or phone
951-361-2205
for more information. |
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Mules can
taste the difference--so can you |
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The Panamint Breeze is a newsletter for people who
love the rough and rugged deserts and mountains of
California and beyond.
Published by Ruth and Emmett Harder, it is for people who
are interested in the history of mining in the western
states; and the people who had the fortitude to withstand
the harsh elements.
It contains stories of the past and the present; stories of
mining towns and the colorful residents who lived in them;
and of present day adventurers.
Subscriptions are $20 per year (published quarterly –
March, June, September & December) Subscriptions outside the
USA are $25 per year. All previous issues are available.
Gift certificates are available also.
To subscribe mail check (made payable to Real Adventure
Publishing) along with name, address, phone number & e-mail
address to: Real Adventure Publishing, 18201 Muriel Avenue,
San Bernardino, CA 92407.
For more information about the
Panamint Breeze e-mail Ruth at: echco@msn.com |
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It's always FIRE
SEASON! Click the NIFC logo above to see what's burning. |
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SAVE A TREE---GET A
DIRTBAG!
Click on the bag to find
out how. |
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Visit Michael
Piatt's site,
www.bodiehistory.com, for the truth behind some of
Bodie's myths. |
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Terri
Geissinger is a Bodie area Historian, Guide and Chautauquan.
A long time resident who lives in Bodie and Smith Valley,
she is dedicated to preserving stories of the pioneer
families, miners, ranchers and teamsters. Click the photo
for information on her tours with the Mono Lake Committee. |
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Back to the past in
California City--Wimpy's!
8209
California City Blvd.,
California City, 93505 |
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Hey
Brother,
Can 'Ya
Spare a
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The nation's economic
downturn has severely affected the newspaper industry. My
job of nearly 30 years was eliminated several months ago.
I'm actively looking
for full or part time job opportunities within my diverse
skill set.
If you have, or know of
any openings, please contact me through this
CONTACT
link. |
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Explore Historic California! |
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Not too many years ago, the family station wagon was the
magic carpet to adventure. Today, that family station wagon is likely to
be a four wheel drive sport utility vehicle or pick up truck. SUV's and
other 4x4's are one of the best selling classes of vehicles. Ironically,
industry statistics show that once purchased, few owners will dare to
drive their vehicles off the paved highway.
Click your mouse through
the
website and enjoy our armchair adventures and the histories behind them.
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Station Fire Close
Call
by Roger Vargo |
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The massive
Station fire (148,000 acres as of 9/5/09) was an unwelcome visitor
to our community. The arson-caused blaze started near the Angeles
Crest (USFS) ranger station and roared west through Big Tujunga
Canyon to within less than a mile of our home. We came within
several blocks of a mandatory evacuation.
Thick clouds of
smoke obscured the sky for several days. The orange glow of flames
reflecting through the smoke, punctuated by fiery eruptions on the
hillsides, kept area residents on edge throughout the nights.
Our thanks go the
efforts of a unified team of more than 4,000 firefighters, law
enforcement officers, and volunteers who worked to keep the flames
away from structures.
Because of the
fire, production of this month's Explore Historic California has
been delayed. We hope to get back on track within a week.
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Smoke
from the Station fire billows towards the sky in angry
clouds as the fire races west through Big Tujunga Canyon
August 29, 2009 (top). A helicopter drops water on a hot
spot near our home August 31 (bottom left). Flames
approach Mt. Lukens, the highest point in the City of
Los Angeles, August 30 (bottom right). The Station fire
is the largest blaze in Los Angeles County history.
Many of the forest hillsides near our community had not
burned in more than 30 years. |
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Friends of Bodie
Entry Wins
Best Adult Costume
in Bridgeport 2009
Parade
by Roger Vargo |
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Bodie's
usually dormant blue Dodge Graham truck comes to life
during Bridgeport's Independence Day parade to serve as
transport for the Friends of Bodie entry "Where is the
State Line". The entry celebrates a survey discrepancy
in the original state line between California and
Nevada. According to the original survey, Aurora
was located in California and became the first county
seat of Mono County, Calif. After the error
was discovered, the county seat was eventually moved to
its present location in Bridgeport. The entry won first
place in the Adult Costume category.
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Rod
Duff pilots Bodie's Dodge Graham truck through the
streets of Bridgeport during the 2009 Independence
Day parade. |
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Bodie staff and volunteers portray proponents on
both sides of the California-Nevada state line
during Bridgeport's 2009 Independence Day
parade. The entry won first place in the Adult
Costume category. |
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