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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures


Have a whale of a time with resident visitors in Depoe Bay, Oregon
Depoe Bay's small, beautiful harbor leads the way to an exciting time with resident whales. Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers...

Christene Meyers
Oct 11, 20234 min read


Whale Watching Adventures and Eco-Friendly activities at Channel Islands Harbor include Hiking, Kayaking, Fishing and Camping
"Thare she blows" and then there she goes after taking a breath of air. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER Boarding a boat bound for whale watching is one of life's loveliest pleasures. We've watched whales here in California and around the world, and love the opportunities around Oxnard, Calif. One of our favorite California boating enterprises, Island Packers, successfully weathered the Covid storms of a few years and is thriving with some of the world's best

Christene Meyers
Jun 4, 20204 min read


Why San Diego Whale Watch Is the Best Way to See Gray Whales in San Diego
SAN DIEGO WHALE WATCH OFFERS FINE CLOSE-UP VIEWS OF WHALES AS THEY PASS BY PROVIDING THRILLS FOR WHALE WATCHERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.

Christene Meyers
Apr 27, 20174 min read
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