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Travel Town Museum in Griffith Park, Calif.

The Museum contains real life trains including cars from the Southern Pacific Railroad.
The Museum contains real life trains including cars from the Southern Pacific Railroad.

Trains (Front view) in loading Station

Located just a few feet from Walt’s Barn and the LA Live Steamers, there is yet another free museum for avid train enthusiasts and

visitors to Southern California to explore.Outside of Train


There is also a mini train that goes around the outskirts of the museum that people can ride on for just$2.75 a person and have a unique experience of traveling through different settings of the historic museum.Travel Town Railroad Museum is home to several different types of trains and rail cars for all to see and experience at no charge.

The miniature Train trails on a track that goes around the museum twice for just under 3 dollars.
The miniature Train trails on a track that goes around the museum twice for just under 3 dollars.

The museum was founded in 1952 and is open to the public Monday through Friday, 10-4 and weekends, 10-5.

Train Engine

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“Where Art and Nature Meet” in Solvang, Calif.

Located at the edge of Solvang, Calif., the Wildling Museum opened its doors to the public August 2013 and merges art and nature in three floors of artwork from local artists.
Located at the edge of Solvang, Calif., the Wildling Museum opened its doors to the public August 2013 and merges art and nature in three floors of artwork from local artists.

 

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The museum is open to the public Monday and Wednesday through Friday, 11-5 and Saturday and Sunday, 10-5.
For just 5 dollars a person, visitors can see oil paintings such as this one, displaying unique pictures of nature through art.
For just 5 dollars a person, visitors can see oil paintings such as this one, displaying unique pictures of nature through art.

For more information, including upcoming events, visit the Wildling Museum online.

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Art like this one is available to view on the second floor where special events are also held.
Sculptures like this one depicting a mother whale and her calf are on exhibit on the second floor near the Hawaiian birds.
Sculptures like this one depicting a mother whale and her calf are on exhibit on the second floor near the Hawaiian birds.

On February 22, 2014, James Wapotich shared images and information of the Condor Trail that runs through the Los Padres National Forest from Lake Piru in Ventura County and up past Santa Barbara County.
On February 22, 2014, James Wapotich shared images and information of the Condor Trail that runs through the Los Padres National Forest from Lake Piru in Ventura County and up past Santa Barbara County.

Photographs like this one depicting nature through art, is on display on the third floor of the museum.
Photographs like this one depicting nature through art, is on display on the third floor of the museum.

 

 

 

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68th Annual Riverside County Fair and Date Fest

From February 14 to February 23, 2014, residents celebrate the return of the National Date Festival at the Riverside County Fair for only nine dollars.

See the unique experiences below and learn what makes Riverside County Fair different from any other fair in Southern California.

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Peace and Unity Parade 2014

On Saturday, January 18, 2014, Long Beach residents celebrate Dr. King’s Birthday as a parade marches down Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Avenue toward Lemon Avenue.  Following the parade, a celebration featuring various musical groups, carnival rides and a arts and crafts booth.

Watch the video below to see all the fun that residents had as they remembered and celebrated Dr. King’s birthday.

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Fundraiser benefiting 4 yr Anniversary of the Earthquake in Haiti

January 12, 2014 marks the anniversary of the Earthquake in Haiti that resulted in over 300 thousand deaths and 2 million left without shelter.  Shortly after the quake, the Firme Foundation, a humanitarian aid organization that is geared to helping victims of the earthquake with housing needs, was started by a former EMT/ firefighter who was in the mix of the devastation when the earthquake struck.  

Now nearly 4 years later, civilians are coming together for a charity fundraiser and Silent Auction at the Redbury Hotel, located in Hollywood, Calif., to raise funds for people who are still in need of housing.

To see more, watch the video below.

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A Race for the New Year

On Saturday January 4, 2014, over 6 thousand runners came out for one of the only night races in the country and had the opportunity to run in Downtown Los Angeles.  The race started at 7 p.m. and half marathoners ran from Pershing square down around Dodger Stadium and was welcomed back to the Staples Center with a Drumline that had came out for the momentous  occasion.

There was also a shorter 5K that others took around the immediate downtown area.  Both finished at Dodger stadium in as little as 3o minutes for the faster runners.  The race was divided into 16 sections with the faster runners up front and the slower runners and walkers bringing up the rear.

Watch the video now and see how residents felt about the race through the beautiful city that officially started off the 2014 year.

This was the 2nd year the city of Los Angeles allowed the race and it looks like it is becoming a tradition that will continue for future years.

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Turkey Trot 2013

On Thursday, November 28th, hundreds of Southern California Residents came out at sunrise to run in the fourth annual Burbank Turkey Trot.  They had the opportunity of running either a 5K, 10K or the always fun 1K kiddie run.

Check out the video and see just what these SoCal residents are thankful for as they run for that turkey.

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Harvest Festival- The Original Arts and Crafts Show

As Fall sets in and the weather turns cool, in Anaheim, local farmers, and other handyman came out on October 11 through the 13 to showcase their best works of art at the Harvest Festival.  From musicians and artists to wood carvers and more, there were over 24 thousand handcrafted originals, musicians including Powerhouse and a Rock and Roll singing pianist named Brady Goss and well as great food all at relatively reasonable prices.

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Avo Fest 2013

It was three days of Peace, Love and Guacamole at the California Avocado Festival in Carpinteria, Calif. as hundreds of So Cal residents filled the streets to eat, drink and buy avocados.  Various music groups performed on three different stages set up for the weekend and there was even a “Kids Only” zone where children could play miniature golf and race slot cars.

See the video for more information on this unique festival.

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Danish Days 2013

It’s the 72nd Annual Danish Days in the Danish village of Solvang, located just north of Santa Barbara in the heart of the Santa Ynes Valley.  Thousands of people all across the United States came out for the three day weekend Festival in September, to enjoy all things Danish.

Watch now to see just what the festival had to offer…

And Don’t forget to visit Solvang next time you’re in Southern California.