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5 Fun Places to Go in Monterey County

June 22, 2017 by Valerie Mitchell

Have you ever been to Monterey? Even if you haven’t yet visited, you’d probably recognize photos of the iconic Big Sur Bixby Bridge and the Lone Cypress along the rugged 17 Mile Drive coastline. You’re probably also familiar with Steinbeck’s books about the area, Dali’s Monterey inspired artwork and former Carmel by The Sea mayor […]

Rediscovering Steinbeck at The National Steinbeck Center in Salinas

April 27, 2017 by Valerie Mitchell

Do you remember reading Steinbeck in high school or college? The first book I read was The Grapes of Wrath. It had such an impact on me that I read it through a second time immediately to pick up on additional details and foreshadowing of what I now knew was the ending. The Grapes of […]

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