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Nature Attractions In Los Alamos

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Lotusland

Montana de Oro State Park

Carpinteria State Beach

Wine Tours & Tastings

Casa Dumetz Wines

La Purisima State Historical Park

Old Mission Santa Ines

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a United States Department of Energy national laboratory initially organized during World War II for the design of nuclear weapons as part of the Manhattan Project. It is located a short distance northwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico in the southwestern United States. Los Alamos was selected as the top secret location for bomb design in late 1942, and officially commissioned the next year. At the time it was known as Project Y, one of a series of laboratories located across the United States given letter names to maintain their secrecy. Los Alamos was the centre for design and overall coordination, while the other labs, to...
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Nature Attractions In Los Alamos

1. Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument Cochiti Pueblo
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is a U.S. National Monument located approximately 40 miles southwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico, near Cochiti Pueblo. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management , it was established as a U.S. National Monument by President Bill Clinton in January 2001. Kasha-Katuwe means white cliffs in the Pueblo language Keresan. The monument is a unit of the BLM's National Conservation Lands.
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2. Montana de Oro State Park Los Osos
Montaña de Oro is a state park in California, United States. The park is located six miles southwest of Morro Bay and 2 miles south of Los Osos. The name Mountain of Gold comes from the golden wildflowers found in the park. It has 8,000 acres of cliffs, sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including the 1,347-foot Valencia Peak. The park has many hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails, as well as a campground located across from Spooner’s Cove, a popular beach. The Bluff Trail is an easy and popular trail along the scenic coast. Trails lead to the summits of Valencia Peak, Oats Peak, and Hazard Peak.
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3. Frijoles Canyon Los Alamos
4. Pajarito Mountain Ski Area Los Alamos
5. Ashley Pond Park Los Alamos
6. Manhattan Project National Historical Park Los Alamos
The Manhattan Project was a research and development undertaking during World War II that produced the first nuclear weapons. It was led by the United States with the support of the United Kingdom and Canada. From 1942 to 1946, the project was under the direction of Major General Leslie Groves of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Nuclear physicist Robert Oppenheimer was the director of the Los Alamos Laboratory that designed the actual bombs. The Army component of the project was designated the Manhattan District; Manhattan gradually superseded the official codename, Development of Substitute Materials, for the entire project. Along the way, the project absorbed its earlier British counterpart, Tube Alloys. The Manhattan Project began modestly in 1939, but grew to employ more than 130,000 ...
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7. Lotusland Montecito
Ganna Walska Lotusland, also known as Lotusland, is a non-profit botanical garden located in Montecito, near Santa Barbara, California, United States. The garden is the historic estate of Madame Ganna Walska. The County of Santa Barbara restricts visitation via a conditional use permit: Lotusland botanic garden is open to the public by advance reservation only, with walking tours 1½ to 2 hours long.
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Los Alamos Videos

California Road Trip: 6 Days Exploring the Central Coast

The central coast of California is one of the most beautiful places in the United States. The views of the coastline, outdoor adventures, and small towns always keep me coming back for more. Amie and I spent 6 days exploring the area and this video showcases all of the things that we did in towns like Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, Los Alamos, Cayucus, Cambria and San Simeon.

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Victorian Mansion B&B 50's Suite in Los Alamos

The Victorian Mansion Bed and Breakfast, located off Highway 101 in Los Alamos, is an old Victorian house that has been turned into a 6 room hotel. Each room is completly different and the hotel is a total blast to explore. Amie and I got invited to spend one night there and here is the video of our 50's Suite, as well as the other rooms in the hotel.

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South West USA Road Trip - 7 Weeks in 17 Minutes

A short film edited from a 7 week road trip across the south western United States. Includes many well known national parks, lesser known places, a cannon firing, a wild west gunfight, vintage aircraft, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Full details below...

South West USA Road Trip
April-June 2015

50 Days in the USA
42 Days of Car Hire
Over 6,000 Miles Driven
Around 9 Hours of Video Filmed
Over 13,000 Photos Taken
Over $7,000 Spent on the Road Trip

Over 1 week spent ending this video.

Locations Featured:
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
Yosemite National Park, California
Kirkwood, California
Death Valley National Park, California
Las Vegas, Nevada
Hoover Dam, Nevada
Zion National Park, Utah
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Arches National Park, Utah
Canyonlands National Park, Utah
Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
Monument Valley, Utah
Horseshoe Bend, Page, Arizona
Lower Antelope Canyon, Page, Arizona
Grand Canyon South Rim, Arizona
Baringer Meteor Crater, Arizona
Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona
Painted Desert, Arizona
Albuquerque, New Mexico
El Santuario de Chimayo, New Mexico
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Lincoln, New Mexico
Fort Sumner, New Mexico
Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array, New Mexico
Ponderosa Restaurant, Magdalena, New Mexico
Las Cruces Region, New Mexico
Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona
Bisbee, Arizona
Tombstone, Arizona
Saguaro National Park, Arizona
Pima Air & Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, Hancock Park, Los Angeles, California
Getty Centre, Los Angeles, California
Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, California
Santa Monica Pier, Los Angeles, California
Malibu Pier, Los Angeles, California
Ventura Beach, California
Santa Barbara Beach, California
Morro Bay, California
Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California
California Coastline - Route 1
Cupertino, California
Half Moon Bay, California
San Francisco, California
San Francisco Bay, California
Angel Island State Park, California
San Francisco, California

Filmed by: Stephen Swayne

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Tor-Cheney-Nahana: Winter Ceremony - Native Americans - Sacred Spirit
Yeha-Noha: Wishes Of Happiness & Prosperity - Native Americans - Sacred Spirit
All Our Ancestors - TUU

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CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY - AMAZING Things to do in the Santa Ynez Valley and Solvang

Just a two-hour drive from Los Angeles and a scenic four-hour jaunt from San Francisco, the Santa Ynez Valley is already home to more than 100 world-class wineries and a creative and eclectic culinary scene that is steeped in the farm-to-table movement.

There are also some really incredible unique wine tasting opportunities like horseback riding and combined with yoga class.

I hope you enjoy my guide to Santa Ynez Valley and Solvang, Los Olivos and Los Alamos! I just love a trip to California wine country and the Santa Ynez Valley is so close to Santa Barbara!

Here are the wonderful places I visited during my stay:

Hotel Where I stayed in Solvang: The Landsby

Activity: Ride & Wine tour with Vino Vaqueros at Estelle Vineyards

Lunch & Tasting: Valle Fresh, Casa Dumetz Wines, and Babi’s Beer Emporium

Tasting: Dierberg & Starlane Vineyards

Tasting: Melville Vineyards & Winery Melville

Lunch: The Lucky Hen Larder

Activity: Vineyard Yoga SYV and wine tasting at Gainey Vineyard

Tasting: Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard

Dinner: Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe

Dinner: First & Oak
First & Oak is located inside the charming Mirabelle Inn in the heart of Solvang

Activity: Earth & Sky Treatment at The Spa at Chumash Casino Resort and Poolside Fun!

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Carlsbad, Calfornia - USA (HD1080p)

*** Carlsbad, founded in 1952, is a city in San Diego County in the US state of California. ***

Victorian Mansion At Los Alamos, Los Alamos Hotels - California

Victorian Mansion At Los Alamos 4 Stars Los Alamos, California Within US Travel Directory Situated in the heart of the Santa Ynez wine country, just off Highway 101, this beautifully renovated bed and breakfast offers unrivaled accommodations and exceptional service.
The Victorian Mansion at Los Alamos offers guests a unique and romantic experience. With each of the 6 guestrooms individually decorated and themed, including a pirate and Egyptian suite, and a delicious free breakfast delivered daily to each guestroom, every stay is sure to be unforgettable.
Originally built in 1864, the Victorian Mansion also provides guests with luxurious linens, soft robes, and a bottle of wine upon arrival. Guests can also relax in front of in-room fireplaces, soak in their private hot tub, or explore nearby scenic hiking trails.
Hotel Location :
Victorian Mansion At Los Alamos, 326 Bell Street CA 93440, USA

Hotels list and More information visit U.S. Travel Directory

New Mexico Tourist Attractions: 10 Top Amazing Places to Visit

Planning to visit New Mexico? Check out our New Mexico Travel Guide video and see top most Tourist Attractions in New Mexico.

Best Places to visit in New Mexico:
Very Large Array, Gilla Cliff Dwellings, Cumbres & Toltec scenic railway, Bandelier National Monument, White sand national monuments, Albuquerque, Chaco canyons, Carlsbad Caverns, Santa Fe, Taos

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American west time lapse

Here's a few time lapses I put together from The Arches, Monument Valley, La Sal, and Los Alamos. More of my stuff is here:

Views of Los Alamos, New Mexico Holiday Inn Express & Suites

In this video, I showcase the Los Alamos Holiday Inn Express and Suites. This hotel is located at 60 Entrada Drive, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544. The phone number for reservations is 888-990-6569.
This hotel offers free wi-fi, breakfast, pool, hot tub, business center and fitness room. It is a pet friendly hotel, but I did not see anyone with pets this trip. The staff were all awesome! A special thank you to the staff for allowing me to shoot this video to share with you.

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