Seeing Life At The California Academy Of Sciences

The big science museum in San Francisco has all sorts of fun stuff. A rainforest, aquarium, animals from Africa, little things to make you jump.

And live penguins! Beats any large screen TV.

Pinned dead rodents and lizards in a jar. Seems like the best way to see those beings. Meet Methuselah, the oldest aquarium fish. An Australian lungfish, aged 93 years. What do you get the fish that has everything? More fish!

Hanging out at the coral reef show.

Green stuff. Lizard in a habitat tank and the grassy, enviro-friendly, otherworldly roof.

Meet Claude, an albino alligator. He'll be sure to make it a one time meeting as he eats you.

A Big Whoop For The Whoopie Pie Festival

Whoopie pies supposedly originated in Maine and every year the small town of Dover-Foxcroft throws a big festival in the iconic dessert sandwich's honor. You had us at Whoop!

The festival takes over the downtown. Lots of stalls selling crafts, various foods, all sorts of things to exchange for money.

Getting down to business. Tons of whoopie pies available, heaps of vendors, millions of flavors. Time to get stuffed.

Clever. A little whoopie pie knit work.

Once you've received your sugar rush, head over to one of several diversions. A little parking lot pro wrestling? Don't mind if I gawk!

Exit through the swag booth. 2024 festival consumed, rack it.