Category: California
The History of Wind Farming in California
If someone tells tall tales we might say they are full of wind. Mr. Oliver’s story was not only full of wind, it was about…
An Island with A View
This island has some of the best views of San Francisco Bay and the city itself, yet most people didn’t want to live here. In…
An Island Called Alcatraz
At one time, it was one of the nation’s most important forts, but that’s not how the it’s known today. Now it’s a destination for…
Palm Springs Oasis
If you visit Palm Springs, California, you may be tempted to believe this resort town was carved out of an endless desert. That is partly…
Raising Boys to Be Men
The Bible’s parable of the prodigal son shares the story of a wayward son that comes home to a father, who has every right to…
A Daughter of Alcatraz’s Story
It was the most famous of escape attempts at Alcatraz. The fact that no one ever saw the inmates alive-or dead-keeps the story alive, as…
Palm Springs, California
Before Palm Springs was a resort town–before Palm Springs was really even a town, for that matter; movie stars began building their second homes here….
Jackie Cochran, Pilot
Most people have heard of Chuck Yeager, but most have not heard of his good friend Jackie, a pilot who set more aviation records that…
A Train Depot in Palm Springs
When the rails came through this stretch of dry wilderness, the only people living here were the Cahuilla Indians. What became of the train depot…
Creating Tastier Vegetables
President George Bush made headlines when he banned broccoli from the White House and Air Force One. Perhaps he’d eat it if he worked with…
