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Johnson's Novel a Poetic Chronicle of a Buffalo Soldier
January 31, 2010
In tracking the trajectory of protagonist Elijah Yancy's life from his birth-on the historically resonant Emancipation Day 1863, novelist Shelton Johnson's Gloryland charts the making of a buffalo soldier and in doing so pays homage to some of...
Serving a Diverse Community: Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
January 31, 2010
Driving south on La Cienega Boulevard, en route from Hollywood to LAX, I often passed a sign announcing the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. 'One of these days,' I would promise myself, 'I'm going to check this out.' From the car, all I could...
Hawaiian Dream Vacation
January 31, 2010
Hawaiian waterfall Credit: Richard Glick few have the opportunity to experience the richness of the natural landscape as seen from its vast trails systems. Join us May 11-17, 2010 for our fourth Angeles Chapter Hawaiian Adventure trip to...
Hot Ticket
January 31, 2010
Columbia Glacier, Prince William Sound Credit: Courtesy Stephen Cruises Alaskan Brown Bears at Play Courtesy: Derek Wallentinsen, Shadowcaster Press WHAT : Angeles Chapter. Land Tour extension to the Voyage of the Glaciers (May 17-24)...
The Hudson River Valley of New York State
January 31, 2010
The view looking south from the giant ledge in the Catskills For those of us who have lived the greater part of our lives in the west with its open spaces and great National Parks, a trip to the Hudson River Valley is an interesting contrast:...
Letters & Emails, via the Internet
January 31, 2010
I just read about the proposed November initiative to provide funding for our state parks by raising vehicle license fees $18 per year (and described as a small fee). I've got news for you--I had a hard time coming up with my car license fee in...
An Award for Energy Awareness and Good Business Sense
January 31, 2010
Credit: Timothy Cormack To encourage the Orange County business community to use energy (the unseen juice that makes things run) from green source, the OC Global Warming Committee initiated the 'Solar Powered Building' Award and visibility...
Outdoor Leadership Training April 10
January 31, 2010
Interested in becoming an outings leader for the Club? Angeles Chapter is home to one of the largest outings programs on the planet - thousands of trips ranging from beach barbecues to mountaineering expeditions. You can take the first step...
Banquet Will Honor Our Finest Volunteers
January 31, 2010
The Angeles Chapter will honor its members at the Annual Awards Banquet May 2, 2010. The event will take place at the Brookside Country Club near the Rose Bowl. Outdoor reception from 5-6 pm, followed by dinner and presentation of awards....
The Sable Guides of Mammoth Cave
January 31, 2010
Jerry Bransford Courtesy Earthwise Productions No one is quite sure just how large the cave at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky really is. It is the longest known cave in the world, with nearly 370 miles of passages measured to date...