Muir Woods - A Journey to a World of Redwood Forest
Breathtaking beauty with plenty of sky touching trees, sun playing hide and seek behind the high branches and small streams running down the slope. All these describe Muir Woods, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area which is a must visit place for nature lovers. This isolated and ancient redwood forest lies near the Pacific coast of California and is quite close to the foot of Mt. Tamalpais. Here one can stroll through 1000 year old giant trees towering 260 feet high. A day long Muirwood tour not only offers solitude but plenty of more things to enjoy such as numerous hiking trails.
Save-the-Redwoods League Celebrates 90 Years of Protecting Ancient Redwood Forests
Save-the-Redwoods League, the only non-profit organization dedicated to protecting ancient redwood forests throughout their natural range, celebrates 90 years of work to ensure that all generations can experience the majesty of the world's tallest and largest trees. At its 90th anniversary celebration, the League announced a $10,000 grant to the San Francisco Botanical Garden Society to fund educational redwood walks for urban youth in Golden Gate Park.
New National Leadership Network for Women Kicks Off with Free Tele-Summit January 30, 2009
The Redwood Sisterhood is kicking off with a Free Tele-Summit entitled "Growing our Roots". The January 30, 2009 event will feature 6 live telephone interviews with dynamic women leaders, each ending with an open Q & A session with the speaker. All tele-summit classes are free of charge, but registration is required. Classes begin at 10:00 AM and end at 3:45 PM. Each new class begins on the hour Eastern Standard Time.
Flooring for Your Home - Carpet in San Mateo
There are many different flooring options available in San Mateo. The best flooring will depend on your preferences and the location of the room. Flooring for Redwood City residents include hardwood, linoleum, laminate, bamboo, ceramic, marble, carpet, rubber and cork.