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Do You Really See the Trees?

Do You Really See the Trees?

When is the last time you really noticed the trees downtown? Was it when they were in bloom? When their leaves changed color in autumn? Or do you really see them at all?

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Looks Like Spring is Almost to the North County

Looks Like Spring is Almost to the North County

Don't miss seeing this special tree while it's blooming.

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Puzzles with Pictures of North County Vineyards

Vineyard at Harvest Time

Did you know you could get jigsaw puzzles made from photographs of some of our gorgeous North County vineyard scenes? Now you can. They make great gifts and souvenirs for visitors to our county. Take a look at what's available.

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Paso Robles Vineyards in Mid-December

Some Unharvested Grapes after the First Frost at Donati Family Vineyard

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The Third Annual Central Coast Lavender Festival is Now a Memory

Sign for Third Annual Central Coast Lavender Festival, Paso Robles, 2011

Here's a quick view of part of the Third Annual Central Coast Lavender Festival in Downtown Paso Robles. More coming later.

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Lavender Festival Coming to Paso Robles this Saturday

Entrance to Second Annual Central Coast Lavender Festival

Don't miss the Third Annual Central Coast Lavender Festival coming on July 9, 2011.

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Paso Robles Festival of the Arts 2011 Has Left the Park, but Not My Heart

Julia Munger Seelos participates in the plein air quick-draw competition

If you were unable to attend the 2011 Paso Robles Festival of the Arts, come along with me and see some of what you missed. Even I couldn't see all of it. Even if you were there, your experience could have been totally different than mine, since there were so many choices of activities,...

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The Salinas River Sights in Early May, Paso Robles

Milk Thistle Flower is about half open. Notice the "milky" leaves.

Walk with me along what's left of the Salinas River on May 4, 2011, and see what has changed since April. The poison hemlock and thistle are blooming and more than ducks are swimming.

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If You Visit the Salinas River Trail in April

Sand on My Shoes and Trousers

Though the river is still beautiful in April, be careful of getting caught in the wet sand. Also watch out for the poison oak and the poison hemlock. I show you what they look like so you can respect them and teach your children to do the same.

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