Friday, September 25, 2009
Pinal County - Apache Junction, Arizona
This is a great view of the Superstition Mountains at Twilight sent by the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce
San Mateo County - Montara, California
Beaver County - Beaver, Oklahoma
It was not until 1970 that anyone considered making a sport out of throwing Cow Chips. The World Cow Chip Throwing contest is held the 3rd weekend in April each year in Beaver, Oklahoma in rememberance of the early day pioneers.
This great card of the beaver holding a giant cow chip was sent by Beaver Chamber of Commerce
Tulare County - Exeter, California
Exeter, CA one of "America's Prettiest Painted Places". Quaint downtown shops, as well s locally owned and operated businesses, harken back to a simpler time. Exeter, in the heart of the Central san Joaquin Valley, has scenic views and many quality of life events throughout the year.
This was sent by the Exeter Chamber of Commerce
Allen County - Iola, Kansas
Carson City (Independent City) - Carson City, Nevada
Winona County - Winona, Minnesota
We-No-Nah meaning "first-born daughter" in th Dakota language is the namesake for city our city and county. Legend tells of her love for a simple hunter instead of the warrior chosen by her father. Chief Wahpashaw?Wa-Pah-sha. First erected August 26, 1902. Now located at 5th and Huff Streets.
This great card was sned by owners of the Carriage House B&B in Winona
China - Sichuan (CN-109696)
Netherlands - Veluwe (via postcrossing.com NL-193068)
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Ketchikan Gateway Borough - Homer, Alaska
Visitor's to Alaska's Bear Creek Winery can enjoy fine wines made from local Alaskan fruit and berries - Blu Zin (sounds good to me), Strawberry-Rhubarb, Balck Currant, Raspberry and Rhubarb to name a few.
Santa Cruz County - Santa Cruz, California
The Hosteling International - Santa Cruz Hostel at the Carmelit Cottages sent this one. Stayed in Hostel years ago when I was in Europe.
Del Norte County - Crescent City, California
Friday, September 18, 2009
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