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Featured Outings:

Sierra Club group hiking the Redwoods in Big Basin State Park.
Image courtesy of Fred Dong

Friday, May 23 to Monday, May 26, 2008
Santa Cruz, Redwood and Central Coast Memorial Day Lodge Bus Trip
Rating: O
Sponsor: Backpacking

Not a backpack. Leave Los Angeles Friday evening for 3 days of sightseeing and day hiking in Santa Cruz, nearby Redwoods, and the Central Coast. We will visit beautiful groves of Coastal Redwoods in Big Basin Redwoods and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Parks. We will visit Ano Nuevo State Reserve, home to seals, elephant seals, otters, shore birds, some endangered species. We will also visit Half Moon Bay, Natural Bridges States Beach and many interesting beaches and coastal area along the Central Coast. Spend the evening in Santa Cruz at one of the many seaside restaurants at the Boardwalk, one of the oldest in California. Our motel in downtown Santa Cruz is not far from the Boardwalk and pier.

Prices for SC members are $430 per person with 2 persons per room. Early sign-up discount extended – deduct $15 if sign-up received before April 15th. Non-members add $40. Cost includes bus, motels, Monday dinner, bus refreshments. Send 2 4X9 SASE, H&W phones, SC#, check (Sierra Club) to Reservationist: Cliff Caplan, 1932 Ruhland Ave #A, Redondo Beach, 90278 310-376-9105. Leader: Fred Dong 818-545-3878.

Friday, June 13 to Sunday, June 15, 2008
Nature Knowledge Workshop: Walk, Bird Watching, Flowers, Education, Conservation
Rating: O
Sponsor: Natural Science Section

Join the Natural Science Section for a weekend of discovery and enjoyment as you learn about the natural wonders that surround you. From our streamside camp accommodations in the San Bernardino Mtns. We’ll explore 3 habitats- chaparral, forest and riparian via easy guided walks led by our naturalists. Special interest and hands on workshops will be taught Saturday afternoon and evening by our professional naturalists who will share their expertise in a variety of natural history topics such as bird, bat, reptile, plant, mammal, insect, and geology studies.

Fee includes 2 nights lodging in dormitory cabins (bring own sleeping bag), 6 full-course meals and instruction. (Tent or car camping available). All this and hot showers too! Reservation deadline June 1. Send check made out to “Sierra Club/NSS” along with 2 SASE (or Email address), H&W phones, names of all participants, $138 with SC# / $158 non-member to Reservationist: Monica Donley. LTC credit available. Participants must be 13 years or older (under 18 must be accompanied by adult).

Visit NSS website www.angeles.sierraclub.org/nss for reservation form or download here [PDF:152KB].
Leader: Liana Argento, lianaargento@hotmail.com. Asst Leaders: Cliff & Gabi McLean.

Caribbean Bay, photo credit: Photos.com

AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 Caribbean Cruise with a Touch of Europe
RATING: C (Angeles Chapter)
Join Sierra Club members and friends on a 7-night/8-day cruise to islands in the eastern Caribbean aboard the Carnival Destiny. Ports of call are San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; Dominica; St. Kitts; La Romana, Dominican Republic; and back to San Juan. Cruise fare includes double occupancy cabins (we’ll match singles), all meals buffet or restaurant style, Las Vegas style entertainment, three bands and orchestras, exercise/fitness center, and other services, like duty-free shopping. This luxury cruise ship/resort moves each night to a new port for another full day. There are many opportunities for adventures, shopping, and exploration. Prices are from $499 D/occupancy plus taxes, port charges. Discounted cabins will only be available for a few months, then unsold cabins are returned to cruise line. Did I mention $899 Balcony staterooms? Additionally, a pre-cruise extension will be offered in Old San Juan, where you can stroll through five centuries of history. Our extension offers a visit to the only Tropical rainforest in the US national forest system, a two-night stay in a historic hotel, and one of the world wonders, a kayak trip into a premier bioluminescent lagoon. For information and brochure, please contact Violet at Montrose Travels group department, 800-301-9673. www.montrosetravel.com/sierraclub Ldrs: John Lajeuness, Donna Specht, and Andrea Lim.

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