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Niles Canyon Railway
A few months ago, I caught a ride aboard the Niles Canyon Railway. Finding the station was simple enough, though the location of the parking lot was far from obvious. As it turns out, a parking lot is located next to the station. If you drive down the path alongside the railroad tracks, the lot…
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San Francisco Zoo, San Francisco, CA
I spent a chilly New Year’s Eve at the San Francisco Zoo We were greeted by polar bears and snowmen at the entrance. I saw a lot of free range peacock leisurely roaming around the park. This one was strutting around the reindeer pen. The reindeer must still be exhausted from their Christmas Eve deliveries…
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Day Out With Thomas – Roaring Camp
Day Out With Thomas offers a ride aboard Thomas the Tank Engine, as well as other fun activities. Our local Day Out With Thomas was hosted by Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton, California. Tickets were $18.00 per person (2 and older) with a $7.10 service fee if purchased in advance online. Add in a $7.00…
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Dole Plantation Pineapple Express
The Dole Plantation offers pineapple fans a delightful peak inside a pineapple farm. Located in Wahiawa, the Plantation includes a store that sells all sorts of pineapple food products, including fresh pineapples, dried pineapples, pineapple jams, and pineapple ice cream. For children (and fun-loving adults), the Pineapple Express offers a 20 minute train ride around…