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The California Surf Museum: A Temple Dedicated to the Waves Aug 09, 2026
By Jim Farber "We'll all be gone for the summer, we're on safari to stay. Tell the teacher we're surfin,' surfin' USA!" — the Beach Boys. The idea of taking to the surf atop massive wooden boards began in Hawaii. But it was a dashing Olympic sw... Read More
An Illuminating Stroll Through Downtown Oceanside Aug 08, 2026
By Jim Farber I have to confess that for far too many years the beachfront community of Oceanside, midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, existed entirely as a rest stop — a place to gas up, grab a bite and get back on the road. The truth, I... Read More
There's No Reason Not to Visit Roanoke Aug 02, 2026
By Victor Block I recently visited a small city — population about 100,000 — that offers visitors a full menu of things to see and do. It's a center of arts and crafts, elegance and culture, with a wide choice of both indoor and outdoor a... Read More
Blue Ridge Mountains: Moonshine Capital of the World Aug 01, 2026
By Fyllis Hockman The Blue Ridge Mountains and the parkway that runs through them are famous for many things: scenic drives, nature tours, hiking trails, fall foliage, farmer's markets, historical sites and so much more. And yet none of that covers o... Read More
