Situated in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island, Queenstown has been described as the adventure capital of the world. Adventurers of all types choose this area as their adventure vacation destination. There are plenty of thrills for the adrenalin junkie – bungee jumping, canyon swinging, white water rafting, river surfing, skiing, heli-skiing, skydiving, mountain [...]
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December 30th, 2009
Queenstown, New Zealand – The Adventure Capital of the World
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Santa Paula, California – An Early History
Santa Paula, a Southern California town located in Ventura County about fifteen miles from the Pacific Ocean has a rich and fascinating history. People have lived in the area for over 10,000 years, from the villages of the Chumash, a Native American tribe that first settled the area to today’s modern city.
The Chumash arrived in [...]
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