Carrizo Plain National Monument is California's wildflower hidden gem
by ABC7 San Francisco
ABC7 San Francisco— Off the beaten path, Carrizo Plain National Monument is the perfect place to be one with nature and experience California's epic wildflower blooms.
CNN—Biden to expand 2 national monuments in California. President Joe Biden on Thursday will formally sign a proclamation expanding two national monuments in California and protecting nearly 120,000 acres of land, according to the White House. The proclamation will add 105,919 acres of land to the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and 13,696 acres to the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. “These expansions will increase access to nature, boost our outdoor economy, and honor areas of significance to Tribal Nations and Indigenous peoples...
The Next Web—Why Lithuania is a hidden gem of Europe’s startup ecosystem. In 2022, over 20,000 Lithuanians returned to their country of birth from abroad. A high quality of life coupled with a booming entrepreneurial ecosystem and a collaborative mentality has contributed to what investors are calling a “reverse brain drain.” Many of their minds reemerge in the country's startup scene. It was on a visit to Lisbon that I first heard someone refer to Lithuania as “a hidden gem” of Europe’s startup ecosystem. A recent trip to Vilnius convinced me they were right. ...
Houston Public Media—The Full Menu: Houston’s best hidden gems and underrated restaurants. Houston food writers discuss their favorite underrated restaurants and hidden gems around the city.