You be wine tasting one minute and whale watching the next . Thats right, whether youre in the santa cruz, mendocino or the Carmel Valley wine country, youre not far from the launch point of a whale of an adventure in wine country. My name is nancy. Im the marine biologist and ill be uh talking on the pa today about what we see. Perhaps youre thinking this must be a whale of a tale. Well be taking off here. The idea of whale watching in wine country . For many folks, wine country and whale watching really do go hand in hand. We came out basically to get up into the napa valley, we like wine, well, especially myself. Russ matzen and a group of friends visiting from virginia are combining wine tasting and a day trip with monterey bay whale watch. I want to see some whales were going to an area where we went yesterday which is about another 5 miles further out. Doesnt mean theyre gonna be where they were yesterday, but its always good to look where you went the day before. While eager pas
The natural hot springs in Calistoga were originally discovered more than 500 years ago; their rumored healing powers remain a draw today, along with venerable wineries, classy eateries, quirky shops and luxury resorts. Knowing this, we have just two words to describe this gem of a town: Napa, who?
CALISTOGA â She could affectionately be called âThe lady with the clipboard.â
Erika Pusey is easy to run into in town. Her numerous volunteer efforts bring her to the Calistoga polling center during elections; to the Farmers Market advocating for adoptable pets from Wine Country Animal Lovers, and gathering signatures for an Active Transportation Advisory Committee petition; processing recipients at Calistogaâs two Food Pantries; and serving on the board at the Community Garden.
âVolunteering has changed my life. I have experienced people, inspiration and purpose that I might otherwise have never known. I have learned and stretched and expanded,â she said. âAnd I know this: I always receive much more than I give.â