Eaton Canyon Natural Area Nature Center, entrance, 1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, Ca. 91107, is a 190-acre natural park is located at the base of Mt. Wilson. There are five miles of nature trails, an equestrian trail, creeks and a waterfall. The canyon is very lush and has beautiful displays of local flora and fauna. The park is open daily sunrise to sunset. The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation supervises and maintains this "zoological, botanical, and geological wonderland situated at the base of the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains. With its hiking trails, wildlife, ...

Traveling is often thought of as an inherently expensive activity. When you're away from home, you’ll have to pay more for every meal you eat, every night you stay away and, of course, your transportation. But there are many ways in which you can enjoy a vacation without breaking the bank. Transportation can be the most expensive component of a trip; but there are several ways to keep costs down. If you're not traveling too far, consider taking a bus or sharing a car with friends and splitting the cost of gas rather than driving alone. If your destination is out of state or international, y...

A recreational vehicle can open up an exciting world of traveling possibilities for you and your family. An RV represents an efficient, convenient way to have a roadside adventure. Yet, you might be wondering whether your children will travel well in an RV. A Chance for Bonding You should look at your RV as offering a chance for family bonding. For instance, while your husband is driving, you may be able to play games in the back with your children. Alternatively, when you take over the wheel, your husband may want to turn on the DVD player and watch a movie with the crew. Once in your ca...

Do you appreciate fresh air? Do you like leisure activities in the forest? Do you love nature? If you answered yes to a few of these questions why dont't you try a great hobby like bird watching? You can even travel the world and still take time for this simple and not expensive pastime during a holiday. A unique bird watching vacation to try, if you're an avid bird watcher, is a world tour visiting some of the world's best bird watching places. Even nearby in the United States, different states feature bird sanctuaries and aviaries where you can go. Each one houses myriad species of nati...

Nestling in the gentle waters of Andaman Sea on the Indian Ocean, Phuket is the largest island in Thailand. Locating about 867 km south of Bangkok, Phuket is one of the magnificent tourist destinations in the world, with its amazing coves and bays, palm-fringed beaches, glinting island-dotted seas, superb accommodation and dining facilities, stunning deed of the century architecture, and abundant tropical landscape. Phuket Cultural Center, Butterfly Garden and Sea Aquarium, Phuket Sea Shell Museum, Chana Charoen Crocodile Farm, Phuket Orchid Garden and Thai village, Khao Rang, and Ko Si ...

It's probably safe to say, that when asked which fruit is the most popular fruit in the world, the majority of Americans and Canadians would respond with apples or bananas. That response would be normal, but far from accurate. To the astonishment of most North Americans, mangoes are consumed worldwide by a factor of three to one over bananas and ten to one over apples. Although mangoes are still considered to be exotic fruits in America, ranking as number 24 of the top 25 fruits consumed in the US, they are considered to be staples in India, South Asia, China, and Latin America; often be...