June 29, 2009 by Katherine Huether
Are you looking for the best walking trails in Monterey, CA? Well, luckily people don’t have to venture out too far. Monterey and the surrounding areas are filled with wonderful places to walk that offer great views of the ocean and/or the surrounding hills. This article highlights some of the best.
Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail
This is by far the best choice because the views of the Pacific Ocean are amazing. It’s a paved path that takes you through many of the highlights of the region. The …

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Check the tires and tune up the iPod, the quintessential California road trip is on the comeback. As the recession continues to hold court and bank balances sway like palm trees in the wind, families are turning to the classic American road trip as an alternative to fly/drive getaways. “The road trip is poised to make a comeback … despite the lingering recession and rising prices at the pump,” AAA reports. Monterey County sits front and center as a choice destination for the …

We already know how great it is here; this top 50 list by Priceline doesn’t hurt either!
The Priceline Top 50 Destinations List for July 4th 2009

New Orleans, Downtown/Convention Center
Las Vegas, Strip Vicinity South
Chicago, Millennium Park/Loop/Grant Park Area
New York City, Times Square/Theater District
Seattle, Downtown/Pike Place
San Diego, Coastal Area
Chicago, North Michigan Avenue/River North Area
New Orleans, French Quarter
Washington, DC, White House/Downtown (www.priceline.com/travelblog/ for related article on Washington)
Boston, Copley Square/Theater District
Montreal
San Francisco, Union Square West/Nob …

The Carmel Valley Art and Wine Festival was held on a beautiful sunny day Saturday. Laid out in 3 main areas, I needed the map provided in order not to miss anything! I ran into Michael Troutman of DMT Imaging, one of the top-rated photographers around Monterey Bay, whose tagline is “Passionate about your pictures!” Michael really is everywhere.
My favorite jewelry display was Jenn Foreman’s. Jenn and Nelson are the former owners of The Running Iron in the Village. Jenn’s pieces are unique, very colorful, …

The MBI Pet Idol Photo Contest is open to all and is free to enter, although donations are gratefully accepted. The donations will go to The SPCA for Monterey County.
Although the donations are local, the prizes can go to anyone, so even if you are not from the Monterey Bay you can still enter and still win!
Prizes
PetCo Gift Cards
Custom photo slideshows on DVD by www.VideoGive.com
$100
Voting starts June 21 with winners announced July 1.
Categories

Cutest pet
Ugliest pet
Funny photo
Pet-owner look-alikes
Best costume

Enter now; and tell your friends to vote for you!
www.MontereyBayInsider.com

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Michael Troutman of DMT Imaging is one of the most popular photographers on the Monterey Peninsula. Whether it’s portraits, weddings, sports events, or wildlife shoots, you name it and Michael can do it.
Visit Michael’s website and check out some photos he’s done, including a shot of Huey Lewis and Bill Murray cutting up at this year’s Pebble Beach AT&T Pro-Am.
He really is passionate about your pictures! Most of the time you can see your photos online the same day on Michael’s web site, DMTImaging.com.

Find Michael on Facebook and …

Donna Ivens has run Monterey Peninsula Reservations for several years, providing a free service to incoming visitors to the Monterey Peninsula.  Donna has inspected each property herself.  She knows the owners and managers, and people are always pleased to have found Donna’s service.   Visit Donna’s website,  MontereyHotDeals.com.

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Reclaimed grape stakes make beautiful fencing and siding. Wilder Wheelwright of Monterey is known as “The Grape Stakes Guy.” His grape stakes are aged (which is a good thing; older redwood is stronger) with a fine patina. Watch this video for some creative grape stake fencing ideas.

Wilder has a great supply, and it’s a great time to get your fencing up in time for summer. Stop by Wilder’s website; besides grape stake fencing, he has hand-painted raisin trays by Deirdre O’Donnell.
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In today’s economy, most of us are looking for ways to cut expenses here and there. A financial review just might be in order. One place to start is your auto insurance. It is so easy now to get a quick auto insurance quote online, in the privacy of your own home. You might want a quote from your agent in Monterey, Carmel, Seaside, or where you live in Monterey Bay, but by getting an auto insurance quote online will give you a frame of reference.
By getting multiple quotes, you’ll …

Chartwell School in Monterey Bay has backed up its’ commitment to a healthy learning environment by building the first “…complete educational campus in the country to be LEED Platinum certified.”  ( from Douglas Atkins, Executive Director.  www.chartwell.org.)
Chartwell School was developed in the early 1980’s after shocking test scores revealed a high number of students remained functionally illiterate after being graduated from High School.  Chartwell recognizes that people learn as individuals, and recognizing different visual and hearing-related challenges, and helping students develop a new skill set is key. 
There is an …