Friday, August 30, 2013

Tres Pinos, California


Tres Pinos is about five miles south of Hollister.  Highway 25 runs through the business section of the quaint little town of 476 residents, so you can't miss it.  

In Spanish, Tres Pinos means three pines. But, in this Tres Pinos, the three pines do not exist. Originally, the town was called Paicines, after the Indian tribe of the area. About five miles to the south of the current Tres Pinos is an even smaller town by the name of Paicines. Uh-huh. You got it. Once upon the same time, that village was called Tres Pinos for the three pines that stood alongside the nearby creek. Why the name switch? Click here for the story.
 

Things to Do

The San Benito County Historic Park
Tres Pinos may be small, but it has a lot to offer. On the southern edge of town is the beautiful Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, which is worth a stop to look inside and to  around the grounds. Head over to here to see a few photos of it.
By the way, don't be surprised if you suddenly hear a strange flutter above you and then the sight of legs sticking out from under colorful parachutes. The field across from the church is the drop zone for Skydive Hollister, the local skydiving outfit.

If you're into golf, or just want to hit a bucket of balls, stop by the Bolado Park Golf Club, about half-a-mile or less down the road. It's a public golf course with 9 holes.  

Or, if it's history that you want to escape into, stop at the nearby San Benito County Historical and Recrational Park to wander through the Historical Village. There's also a short trail that goes along the hillside above the park. Nice far-away views from there.

The San Benito County Fairgrounds, more popularly known as Bolado Park, is also located in Tres Pinos. RV camping is available year-round on the lovely grounds. Two of the largest events held there each year are the San Benito County Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo in June and, of course, the County Fair, which will be from October 4 to 6 this year.


Crepes from Flapjack's Country Cafe

Restaurants

When you're hungry, you don't have to go far to fill your tummies with yummy food and drink. Heading back north from Bolado Park on Highway 25, your choices include:

Organic Crops

Some of the best tasting chickens, eggs, and walnuts are produced in Tres Pinos. Paul and Leti Hain of Hain Ranch Organics sell their products at farmers markets and through the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Folks can also purchase their goods directly at their farm on harvest days. You can't get any fresher than that!  Check out their website for details.  Be sure to watch the video in which Paul describes how he raises the chickens. 

A delivery of chickies to the Hain Ranch Organics.

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

New Stores Coming Soon


Who else is surprised how quickly Walgreen's is going up at the corner of Highway 25 and Tres Pinos Road? When they first began construction, I could not see how a big pharmacy like Walgreen's could fit in that seemingly awkward space. When I saw the building the other day, I was  amazed at how big  it is.

 A Toy Store

Have you heard about Zeebee Toys near Staples? It's not open yet, but it does have a Facebook page. Check it out.


Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Available Parking on the Moon



As I was walking on East Street towards the Vet Building last week, I happened to glance up to see this alignment of the moon and the sign. Just imagine.

By the way, have you seen the moon the past few days? It has been full of light.  It'll be completely full tonight. And, it's a blue moon, too. No, it's not the second full moon in August. That interpretation of some long ago theory is incorrect. Check out this article if you want to read about what a blue moon actually is. 

Now, don't you want to hear the song "Blue Moon" now? Here are Julie London's version, the Mavericks' version,  and Harpo Marx's version.


Tuesday, August 13, 2013

It is a Bunny!

Once upon a time, sweet and not-so-sweet bunny rabbits hopped, scrambled, and roamed the hill sides -- and later fields and orchards -- of Hollister. Then came the flow of cement and the growth of neighborhoods upon it. The bunnies eventually disappeared, moving onward to the beyond, both in the sky and to other lands.

But, hark! Frozen in space and time in one of the neighborhoods is this bunny rabbit.



Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Wordless Wednesday -- Gone Away

 

I'm having fun today and participating in a couple of Wordless Wednesday blog hops. Check out other participants, why don't you?



Sunday, August 4, 2013

Looking Through the Gap



When you stand next to the Old City Hall on Fifth Street and look straight across through the gap between the Vault and the Granada Theater,  you'll see a wonderful sight and site.

Today, I'm hooking up with Sundays in My City. Click here to see photos of other cities in the world.

Friday, August 2, 2013

Looking Good, Hollister!


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"I love how downtown looks with those mountains in the background," I said to the Husband as I inched closer into the street to get a better picture of the Gavilans to the south of Hollister.

You know what I mean. 


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