Diversions and Destinations in Sonoma County Wine Country

Mary Gilbert Tours and Sightseeing, United States August 11, 2017Armstrong Woods, Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, Jack London State Historic Park, Joe Matos Cheese Factory, Luther Burbank Home & Gardens, Point Reyes National Seashore, Quarryhill Botanical Garden, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County 0 Comment

Diversions and Destinations in Sonoma County Wine Country

Hiking atop Tomales Point’s craggy cliffs on the California coast, dense fog swirls with abandon, obliterating my view a few yards ahead. Just as quickly it shifts, allowing a fleeting glimpse of scrubby vegetation hugging the sandy trail. Save forRead more

Luther Burbank – No Small Potatoes

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Luther Burbank – No Small Potatoes

Chances are you rarely, if ever, think about Luther Burbank when you eat a baked potato. You’re too caught up in savoring the crisp golden skin on the outside, and the pure white, fluffy texture on the inside. If yourRead more