Things to Do (retired)

Off-roading in the Santa Clarita Valley

With so much beautiful scenery in California, it’s not a surprise that off-roading is such an extremely popular hobby. “Off-roading lets you drive somewhere you’ve never seen, meet people, make

Learn about Russia

Winston Churchill, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, once described Russia as “a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.” Russia and its President Vladimir Putin have been

Wildflower Walks

Vibrant hues of red, orange, yellow, purple, blue and magenta are painting the hillsides of Southern California, and the Santa Clarita Valley, in a spectacular display of spring blooms not

SoCal’s most glorious gardens

Spring is sprung… buds are budding and flowers are blooming. Some of the most beautiful gardens in the world are in Southern California. The recent rains should make SoCal’s public

On a ‘Mission’ for Spring Break

For decades, fourth-grade students in California traditionally made models of a California mission to fulfill the California history curriculum requirement mandated by the state Department of Education. However, the new

5 places on the SCV bucket list

From Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park to the magnificent mansion of silent movie star William S. Hart, these five landmarks in the Santa Clarita Valley are a “must see” for

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

It seems St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, is as popular as ever… and you don’t have to be Irish to enjoy a pint, or two, and a parade, as well.

A trip to the marketplace

Public markets started as a way to bring food directly to the public, without the higher prices, or delays, of a “middle man.” Modern public markets are often cultural touchstones,

Plan your escape to see the big trees

We used to go camping every summer in our 1963 Wheelcamper, inherited from my husband’s parents. We wanted to show our daughter the natural wonders of California and beyond. Among

Early Spring Festival Fun

Spring is around the corner, just weeks away and now is the time to mark your calendars for festival fun. There are Scottish games, a celebration of whales and, if