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4.23.2007
Summer events in Pensacola Florida
If you're going to be in Pensacola Beach Florida this summer, be sure and check out some of these exciting events!
Interstate Mullet Toss. April 27-29, 2007. The Flora-Bama Lounge on the Florida-Alabama state line hosts this wacky annual tournament that has participants compete in an actual mullet toss. Live music, food, and drinks accompany this weekend.
Hawkshaw Music Fest. May 19-20, 2007. Named after a historical neighborhood of downtown Pensacola, the Hawkshaw Music Fest will take place on Jefferson Street. With 16 bands and two stages, the festival boasts local and regional talent. Admission will be $5 per day in advance, $10 at the gate and free to active military. Net proceeds will be distributed to military support organizations and local children's charities.
Fiesta Days Celebration and Boat Parade. May 31-June 6, 2007. The 56th annual Fiesta of Five Flags Celebration starts with a light-hearted reenactment of the surrender of the city to Spanish explorer Don Tristan DeLuna, who first landed in Pensacola in 1559. Immediately following is an evening of outdoor musical entertainment.
SERTOMA'S 4th of July Celebration. July 04, 2007. This family oriented, patriotic celebration is the largest 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION ON THE GULF COAST. Free admission. The day-long activities feature a large children's area with activities beginning at 10a.m., plus live entertainment, a patriotic parade, arts and crafts, food vendors, and other activities culminating in a HUGE fireworks display over Pensacola Bay!
posted by luv2travel! at 11:34 AM
4.20.2007
Acres and acres of flowers in Carlsbad CA
 Carlsbad California is filled with flowers! It's got to be one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen, the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch in Carlsbad in spring, that is. Red, yellow, orange and pink as far as the eye can see - it's rather humbling and inspiring at the same time. They've got some new displays this year, like the Sweet Pea Maze - red white and blue sweet peas make a fragrant and patriotic maze you can wander through, explore, and enjoy. There are also Sand Sculptures by artist Gerry Kirk, and a 1,500 foot greenhouse filled with poinsettias.
posted by luv2travel! at 11:50 AM
4.19.2007
Take a tour along the Apache Trail
A drive along the world-famous Apache Trail features an authentic old west stagecoach stop, a ghost town and a scenic riverboat-era paddle wheeler ride across a mountain lake, all nestled in the beautiful Sonoran Desert landscape that captures the true essence of Arizona.
 One of the most popular day trips from Mesa is up the historic Apache Trail through the mysterious Superstition Mountains and Tonto Natural Forest to Canyon Lake. You will see breathtaking canyons and mountain vistas, towering Saguaro cacti and desert wildflowers in the spring. You can visit prehistoric Indian ruins and museums, pan for gold in the ghost town of Goldfield, tour of one of 50 old mines, ride a narrow gauge railroad, explore the backroads on a Jeep tour, explore the natural beauty of Lost Dutchman State Park, and visit Tortilla Flat, an old stage coach stop with a population of six. Be sure to have dinner at the Mining Camp Restaurant, which follows the theme of an old mining camp cook shanty.
Complete your tour at Canyon Lake with a "Mark Twain” voyage aboard the Dolly Steamboat, a replica of a sternwheeler paddleboat. Cruise the lake's secluded inner waterways and photograph desert bighorn sheep if you are fortunate to see them. The 90-minute nature cruise or twilight dinner cruise will complete your step-back-in-time experience.
posted by luv2travel! at 1:31 PM
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