Visit? Calico Ghost Town

We have driven by the signs near Yermo, California trying to lure people to visit the Calico Ghost Town.  Since it is in the desert, it looks like the summer is not the best time to visit.

I think at some point, we will visit this place.  It is a fair distance from the main part of southern California. Feel free to use your favorite mapping website to find out.

Here are some key points when perusing their website:

• It looks like they are open mainly on Fridays through Sundays.  There are several areas that are closed Monday through Thursdays.
• Most of their special events are based on the scholastic calendar from about September to May.
• Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 to 16 years.  It is free for children 4 years of age and younger.
• They have areas for camping in bunkhouses and for those with motorhomes.  The mini-bunkhouse can sleep six and has a private kitchenette and its own bathroom.  The regular bunkhouse sleeps up to 20 people and is $5 per person with a minimum charge of $60 per night.
• They have many attractions including a train.
• There are trails and areas for exploring with your Off-Highway Vehicles.

For more information, visit their website by clicking here.

To view posters and books about Calico Ghost Town that can be purchased at Amazon, click here.

Go change your paycheck withholding if you live in California

Starting this November 2009 (tomorrow), the state of California will be increasing their state tax withholding. The income tax rate doesn't change so for November and December, you will get your money back (assuming you are owed) in April. That isn't so bad...okay, it's bad...but it isn't as bad when compared with an increased withhold in January 2010 that isn't refunded until April 2011?

If you want to keep your paycheck about the same, make sure you change your withhold. I'm not sure if other states are doing this as well.

Click here for the LA Times article.