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Native Guide Hawaii

Native Guide Hawaii, providing family friendly and educational private tours on the Big Island of Hawaii since 2003 is proud to announce the opening of their new online store!

Check out the Native Guide Hawaii General Store at: www.cafepress.com/nativeguideshop

Here you will find official Native Guide Hawaii logowear and unique items featuring Hawaiian birds and plants, lava images from Kilauea volcano, original art, and more!

Also, check out www.nativeguidehawaii.com or email warren@nativeguidehawaii.com for more information about arranging an awesome private tour for you and your family and friends. Native Guide Hawaii offers private tours to all the best places on the Big Island of Hawaii; Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the gorgeous Puna coast, Historic Hilo, Hamakua waterfalls, and stunning Waipio valley. Private birding and photography tours, too!

We are the tour company of choice for individual travelers, honeymooners, families, and anyone else seeking a deeper understanding of Hawaii's unique culture, history, geology, and biology.

Check us out. Native Guide Hawaii - Family friendly and educational... "it's time well spent!"

Redwood Adventures Tours to Offer Fresh Water Fishing Tour Packages - Orick, CA

Redwood Adventures Tours invites anglers to experience fresh water fishing, spawning observation and culinary instruction in Northern California

ORICK, Calif. - Nov. 27, 2007 - With the seasonal migration and spawning of local salmon and other fresh water fish, Redwood Parks Lodge Company today announced that its guided tours division, Redwood Adventure Tours, is now offering fresh water fishing, spawning observation and culinary instruction tour packages.

The Redwood Adventures Tours fresh water fish tour packages are designed to help area visitors experience the legendary fresh fish migration with a tour that best fits their own interests. Each tour includes any necessary supplies including boat, tackle and bait, meals and expert guides to ensure a unique and safe experience.

"Northern California's renowned salmon migration brings anglers and nature enthusiasts from around the world right to our backyard." said John "Johnny Redwood" Russavage, chairman and CEO of Redwood Parks Lodge Company. "With the Smith, Klamath, Trinity, Mad, Van Duzen rivers and Redwood Creek all within a few miles of the Redwood Adventures Village, guests can take advantage of the migration with whatever tour best suites them. Whether visitors are avid anglers itching to pull in a big catch, families wanting to watch hundreds of fish make their way home to their birthplace or a budding chef interested in pairing local salmon with the best beer and wine - we have a tour that is perfect for everyone."

The following fresh water fish tours and instruction are now available:

Fresh Water Fishing Tour
Professional fishing guides lead visiting anglers out on one of several regional rivers to fish for Chinook (King) Salmon, Coho (Silver) Salmon, Steelhead trout and Cutthroat trout. Each  tour begins at daybreak and lasts until late afternoon. While anglers are required to have their own current fishing license and permits, the tour includes a professional fishing guide, boat and all the necessary tackle and bait for the day.

Fishing tours are available year round and are $250 per person per day. The best months for fresh water fishing are October-March.
                  
Spawn Observation Tour
Redwood Adventures Tours spawn observation tours, lead by biologists and fishery experts, direct participants to a variety of locations to study the migration and spawning of wild salmon. In addition to watching this age old phenomenon, participants will learn about the history, habitat, ecology, cultural and historic importance of salmon on the north coast.

The spawn observation tour is available September-March. Tours can be scheduled in half and full day increments and start at $125 per person.    

Salmon Culinary Instruction
Redwood Adventures Tours' expert chef shows visitors a variety of ways to prepare salmon, the most versatile fresh water fish when it comes to preparation. Participants learn traditional Yurok Indian stick-barbecue/smoking techniques and how to clean and cut salmon. In addition to incorporating local ingredients into the salmon dishes, participants will learn the art of pairing the perfect wine/beer to complete each meal.

The salmon culinary instruction is available year round and pricing depends on the season. Please call for more information.

"With the rain we have had received so far this year, our rivers are brimming with salmon and trout." Russavage explained. "Despite a report of a salmon shortage in the Bay Area, our Klamath Basin is full of fish and ready to support any and all anglers and area visitors."

Redwood Adventures Tours is located off Highway 101 at milepost 124 near Orick in Humboldt County, California on Valley Green Camp Road, approximately halfway between Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California. The tour office is right next to Redwood National and State Parks' Elk Meadow recreation area in the Redwood Adventures Village.

About Redwood Adventures Tours
Redwood Adventures Tours, a division of Redwood Parks Lodge Company, is one of a few  companies permitted to conduct guided tours within the Redwood National and State Parks. Available tours range from one-hour orientation tours to customizable day tours and multi-night backcountry adventures. For more information or to book a tour please visit http://www.redwoodadventures.com/ or call 866-733-9637.

About Redwood Parks Lodge Company

Based in Orick, California and formed in 2002, Redwood Parks Lodge Company, Inc. is poised to become the leading lodging, hospitality and entertainment company serving outdoor lovers, vacationers, adventurers and travelers visiting the Redwood National and State Parks. The company owns approximately 68 acres of land on three parcels adjacent to or near the Redwood Parks system and bordered by Highway 101 in Orick.

The company's first phase development is completed, and it has totally refurbished six existing sawmill employee houses into luxurious, 1,200-square foot vacation cabins at Redwood Adventures Village, with each cabin featuring three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a full kitchen, a living room, an attached garage and more. Additionally, the company has secured permission to conduct guided tours, hikes and excursions throughout Redwood Parks and Humboldt County, as well as hold special events/festival services within the parks system.

In the future, Redwood Parks Lodge Company plans to develop a luxury lodge, resort hotels/meeting centers, restaurants, stores and recreational facilities on its three properties adjacent to/surrounded by Redwood National and State Parks. For more information, please visit http://www.redwoodparkslodge.com/ or http://www.redwoodadventures.com/, or call 866-733-9637.

Wholesale Masque Mart Cuts the Ribbon

Wholesale Masque Mart Cuts the Ribbon

It’s a mask makers dream come true!  Rozani Designs brings original art masks to the wholesale market on a personalized scale.  Owner and costume designer, Rozani-Navas-Smith will cut the ribbon on a new location in Level Plains, Alabama.  This fun filled Masque Mart offers customers a real showroom in this local community, as well as website access. Culturally diverse, but made in America, Rozani’s production of specialty masks has contributed significantly to the cultural arts in the surrounding areas of Enterprise, Daleville and Ft. Rucker, Alabama for over 20 years. Now her creations are available nationwide.

The stage is set for September, 2007 at Wilkins Industrial Park #2 in Level Plains, Alabama, where buyers are invited preview Rozani’s latest collections in a mask market fashion.  The Masque Mart welcomes merchants and performers alike to a one-on-one shopping experience in a bazaar-like setting.  The creative lineup goes beyond feathered fantasies and seasonal selections to include papier maché and Venetian accessories.   Keeping small, but true to the tradition of the masquerade, The Masque Mart strives to place these creations in specialized shops and performance stages both locally and nationally.

Year round mask making and demonstrations are free to customers!  Buyers can register now to view this season’s line up and inquire about the hands-on mask making workshops.  Appointments are available by calling (334) 393-3417.  Curious?  The Masque Mart is approximately a two-hour drive from Montgomery, AL, Ft. Walton and Panama City, FL.  What’s at your mask market?

Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts of Oak Park IL

Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts of the Chicago area located in Oak Park, IL. Martial arts training by a Grand Master in Karate, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Dangsudo, Judo, Hapkido, Aikido, and Farang-Do. Kumdo Sword training on Saturday. Classes six days per week for children, teens, men, and women are offered; as well as self-defense training.

Nevada’s Best Adventures Begin Here

  If you're looking for adventure in the Reno-Lake Tahoe, Nevada area, you will find that this is the right place. Whether your idea of adventure is high-speed exhilaration in the great outdoors, a trip back in time to the Wild West, or an elegant weekend getaway, Nevada Adventure Tours offers it all. They are committed to providing you the service and value to make your vacation experience unforgettable.

Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa, Morgantown, WV

If you think that a great golf resort has to be expensive, prepare for a change of view. At Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa, you don't have to spend a lot of money to be treated like a V.I.P. And that's why they are a favorite destination for vacationers and meeting planners alike. Their two championship golf courses, Lakeview and Mountainview, are unequalled for beauty, playability, and challenge. And when your round is over, you can kick back in the friendly and relaxed restaurants & lounges. Add to that - comfortable guestrooms, a fitness & sports complex, and the award winning Spa Roma, and you have all the makings of a truly memorable getaway. Visit them in the beautiful foothills of the Allegheny Mountains in Morgantown, WV , and let the view change you.

In addition to the many activities offered at Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa, the local area offers everything from architectural tours to white water rafting. The area is home to two Frank Lloyd Wright homes - Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob, several state parks including Cooper’s Rock and Prickett’s Fort, Seneca Caverns and Forks of the Cheat Winery. For something a little more adventurous, test your nerve on the Cheat River on a whitewater rafting trip! And of course there’s paintball, rock climbing, hiking, biking, horseback riding and more. The activities staff is available to help make arrangements for all of your off-site adventures.

Barefoot Resort & Golf, Myrtle Beach, SC

Golfers Dream Getaway - Barefoot Resort & Golf - Let their Golf Desk customize your golf package to meet a budget or include your favorite courses. In beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC their central location allows for play on a wide variety of courses throughout the Grand Strand with little travel time. Package includes Daily Green Fee, Nightly Accommodations based on 4 golfers per 2-Bedroom Condo, and Daily Housekeeping. Golf Carts are required for an additional cost. Daily Breakfast can be added. (Barefoot and other premium golf course choices require additional green fee charges.)

Stray Cat Fishing Charters in Ocean City

Picture yourself fighting a monster blue or lifting a 5lb. fluke off the bottom 65’

 

down - yeah!

 

You can do it - aboard

the NEW 50' STRAY CAT

. STRAY CAT CHARTERS , Ocean City, New Jersey, runs the finest Charter Boat Service available on the South Jersey Coast, providing great service with great tackle and instructions on how and what to do when the BIG ONES hit.

  Join  Captain Mike on an excursion of adventure.

Dismals Canyon, Alabama

A fun getaway for families that enjoy camping, hiking, and rugged trails is  Dismals Canyon, in northwest Alabama, near Hamilton.

Despite the "dismal" sounding name, this canyon offers a quiet and unspoiled oasis as Alabama’s last secret hiding place. It's a place of seclusion far off the beaten path with steep moss-covered rock walls, waterfalls, an icey stream, and flora and fawna indigenous to it alone. It's a place shrouded in mystery and in history.

Whenever I need to get alone to think or comtemplate, I like to make my way there and spend a few hours walking in a place that's as unspoiled as any I know.

Spring is a good time of year to go (It's open on weekends now, and seven days per week after Memorial Day) because the canyon will be bouqueted in wildflowers. For those of you who might like to make it a weekend getaway, there are cabins available and campsites nearby.