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East Jesus

Posted on January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 by Vanda

East Jesus is a non profit organization that makes art installations in Niland, Calfornia.  If you’re headed to Salvation Mountain, this is only one mile away to see more unique art projects made from things people donate or throw away. 

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The Mystery of Salton Sea

Posted on January 21, 2019January 22, 2019 by Vanda

Salton Sea is the largest man-made lake in California created by the flooding of the Colorado River. The lake is facing some environmental problems, in particular the high salinity level. Numerous fish species have died because of rising salinity level, leaving behind crushed up bones on shore.

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The Art of Recycling at Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch

Posted on January 19, 2019January 22, 2019 by Vanda

Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch is a recycled masterpiece. The owner, Elmer Long, lives on this property and has created over 200 bottle trees for people to visit free, donations accepted.

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Unique Temples in Los Angeles, California

Posted on January 6, 2019January 6, 2019 by Vanda

California has a lot of culture. Visiting these temples was like stepping into a different country. In this post, we visit Fo Guang Shan Hsi Lai Temple, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, and Wat Thai Los Angeles.

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Art in the Desert at Salvation Mountain

Posted on January 2, 2019January 22, 2019 by Vanda

If you haven’t seen this on social media, Salvation Mountain is an out of this world visit. Leonard Knight’s famous art monument showcases one man’s dedication and faith in Christianity. There are colorful caves fastened with adobe and straw to play hide and seek and a bright path to the top of the mountain.

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Red Rock Canyon State Park

Posted on December 15, 2018February 25, 2019 by Vanda

I stopped at Red Rock Canyon State Park briefly during my Death Valley National Park trip. There are two trails that are easily accessible from the highway, Red Cliffs Trails and Hagen Trail with incredible cliffs and canyons views.

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Huy Fong Foods Sriracha Factory Tour

Posted on December 13, 2018February 25, 2019 by Vanda

Learn why Sriracha is the #1 chili sauce in America through a free tour. David Tran the CEO/founder of this sauce was a refugee from Vietnam. He named his product after the boat that took him to US. His recipe chili sauce was influenced by a town in Thailand called Sri Racha.

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