Welcome to Western Back Country established to be an informative source for those who enjoy camping, hiking, exploration and appreciate the beauty and history of the west. This site is established to be an information source depicting images, maps and information about this country's National Parks & Monuments, National Forests & Wilderness Area […]
The American Opal Society proudly presents its: 42nd Annual OPAL & GEM SHOW Come visit the Biggest Opal Show in the USA!!! WHAT: * Dozens of Opal and Gem Dealers from around the USA and Australia. * Rough and Cut Opals, Opal Jewelry, other gemstones, books, tools, etc. * Huge Raffle with many prizes of opals, gemstones, jewelry, [...]
Alan and I don’t usually stay at luxurious high-rise hotels. Small inns or bed and breakfasts are more our style. But on a recent cruise from Vancouver to Singapore, Regent Seven Seas Mariner treated all cruise guests to a free night at the Regent Beijing Hotel (we paid for a second night on our own [...]