Author - David Armstrong Why isn’t the Golden Gate Bridge painted bright yellow-gold? Isn’t it named for the California Gold Rush, as in “this way to the gold mines, we’re gonna strike it rich?’’ Actually, no, and no. The world-renowned bridge is named for the Golden Gate Strait, the narrow, turbulent, 300-foot-deep stretch of water …
Mammoth Lakes is a perfectly situated springboard to the ultimate in sightseeing adventures. A national park, national monument, state parks, an official ghost town and the world’s oldest trees are all within easy reach for amazing day trips. See the region’s most unbelievable natural and historic site on a 5-day trip to Mammoth Lakes. …
