California
![Water, Water Nowhere](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/IMG_5626tn.jpg)
Water, Water Nowhere
The historic drought has thrown the Colorado River and its water system into crisis, with federal officials warning that serious conservation is the only way out.
![Central Coast Chillin’](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou1109078789tn.jpg)
Central Coast Chillin’
When you need a break and relaxing activities that are relatively safe in the pandemic, try California's Central Coast.
![Mining Towns of the Old West](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou1108299392tn.jpg)
Mining Towns of the Old West
Colorful Western mining towns where the ancestors of many Americans once flocked to seek their fortunes have become upscale tourist meccas for outdoor adventure.
![La Purisima Mission](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou20060821-101tn.jpg)
La Purisima Mission
The history of La Purisima Mission in Lompoc, California, is a cautionary tale about the consequences of environmental damage, epidemics and racial inequality.
![The History of Race in America](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou20010728-021tn_1.jpg)
The History of Race in America
The racial history of the United States belongs to us all, with the responsibility to resolve the accompanying outstanding problems.
![Dispatches from the Home Front](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/IMG_1471tn.jpg)
Dispatches from the Home Front
This photo essay shows what it is like to be a typical American family sheltering at home during the COVID-19 crisis.
![Lighthouse, Tide Pools and Seals](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/Yaquin-Head-tn.jpg)
Lighthouse, Tide Pools and Seals
Yaquina Head, Ore., has one of the Pacific Coast’s premier tide pool observation sites, a lighthouse and seal and seabird colonies.
![Sustainable Tourism for Holidays](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou20180402-129tn.jpg)
Sustainable Tourism for Holidays
Packing for travel this holiday season should include a primer on how to be responsible, sustainable tourists. Here it is.
![California’s Sea Monsters](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou20091216-070tn.jpg)
California’s Sea Monsters
In fall and winter, tens of thousands of elephant seals make a migration to California's coastal rockeries to breed and give birth.
![Eating Food in Season](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou20190928-076tn.jpg)
Eating Food in Season
Eating locally grown food in season is a great strategy for weight loss, good health, saving money and protecting the environment.
![Din Tai Fung Sightings](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou20170407-140tn.jpg)
Din Tai Fung Sightings
Din Tai Fung restaurants' delicious takes on common Taiwanese foods, especially steamed dumplings, have brought a devoted global following.
![China’s Export Porcelain](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/Hongbowltn.jpg)
China’s Export Porcelain
Chinese porcelain is durable and branded with its history, so it is used to trace China’s trade and cultural ties with other nations.
![The River That Keeps on Giving](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/Colorado-River-tn.jpg)
The River That Keeps on Giving
The mammoth Colorado River is the lifeblood of the southwest United States, supplying water and power for cities and agriculture.
![The Elephant Needs the Room](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/elephanttn.jpg)
The Elephant Needs the Room
Despite tough bans on ivory trade, Africa's elephants are declining in numbers because of poaching and trafficking of illegal ivory.
![Have a Cookie](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou20181222-371tn.jpg)
Have a Cookie
Embossed shortbread cookies with our round door logo were the theme for gift cookie boxes with a custom wax stamp and calligraphy.
![Illuminated Manuscripts](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou20170803-338tn.jpg)
Illuminated Manuscripts
Illuminated medieval manuscripts preserved culture and religious beliefs and set a foundation for book design and art styles.
![What does it mean to be Hispanic?](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou20170802-271.jpg)
What does it mean to be Hispanic?
What does it mean to be Latino or Hispanic in the United States? This blog explores the ambiguous origins of these two terms.
![Elements of a Japanese Garden](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou20170803-085tn.jpg)
Elements of a Japanese Garden
Imagine you're sitting in Los Angeles traffic on a hot day. Take a break and head for a cool green oasis - Suihoen Japanese Garden
![Time Travel Lunch](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/Watsonstn.jpg)
Time Travel Lunch
Hunger. Nostalgia. Orange, California. It’s a perfect time to stop for lunch at this old-time pharmacy.
![California’s Danish Village](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou060821058-tn.jpg)
California’s Danish Village
Solvang, California's Danish village, is the perfect place to take an afternoon stroll and enjoy pastries and art galleries.
![The Road Less Traveled](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou20151023-745tn.jpg)
The Road Less Traveled
There's an alternative to the standard boring I-15 southern and I-80 northern routes across Nevada.
![Barbecue Santa Maria Style](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou20130727-0497.jpg)
Barbecue Santa Maria Style
Santa Maria's scrumptious grilling is California's premier barbecue style.
![The Land of Junipero Serra](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou091219501-tn_1.jpg)
The Land of Junipero Serra
Junipero Serra's "sainthood" is controversial, but the extent of his cultural impact on California is indisputable.
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Cornish Pasties
Cornish pasties, a specialty of Grass Valley, CA, were introduced by Cornish gold miners.
![Why Isn’t Every Town Like Carmel?](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/Lilliput-tn.jpg)
Why Isn’t Every Town Like Carmel?
Carmel, California, demonstrates how design, planning and environmentalism can enhance a small town.
![Salt Water Cure, Change of Scene](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/beach-tn.jpg)
Salt Water Cure, Change of Scene
Changes in the air, the light and the sounds all add up to a new perspective.