Category: California
The Story of One Very Famous Rock
At one time it was one of the nation’s most important forts…but that’s not how people would know it today… https://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2014/02/20Jul15-Alcatraz-1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window…
Living in Death Valley
Very few people have attempted to live inside Death Valley National Park, but one that did built one of the grandest castles in the world……
The 20 Mule Team
Some of you might remember 20 mule team borax and the old episodes of the Death Valley TV show. Today we head to the place…
How Death Valley Earned Its Name
Because Death Valley is such a difficult environment to support plant and animal life…most suppose that is how it earned its name. In reality, the…
A Place of Beauty and Danger
On the border of California and Nevada you will find a place that has daunted countless travelers for the past 150 years. Whether they attempted…
The Salton Sea
It’s a lake with an elevation of over 200 feet below sea level. It’s also a body of water with no outlet and the largest…
The Largest Lake In California
It’s the largest lake in California. So large, in fact, it’s called a sea. You couldn’t find this lake on a map at the beginning…
The Life of a Winemaker
Just as a chef might experiment with many ingredients to find the perfect dish, a winemaker works with a multitude of factors to create the best product…
A Unique California Vineyard
The state of California has great diversity in its agriculture. Part of that industry is it’s thriving vineyards and wineries… https://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2014/09/15Sep14-California-Organic-Winemaker-1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |…
Hot Zone Falconry
Farmers might contract with someone to spray for weeds, fertilize the soil or harvest a crop. Some farmers even contract for a company to come fly falcons…
