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Beyond the Badge: Golf, Travel, and the 19th Hole Lifestyle

Granite East Gate and guard tower at Folsom State Prison, viewed from the public entrance.
August 11, 2025

How to Visit Folsom State Prison (Tourist Guide) + Johnny Cash Trail Photo Tips

Silverado green beneath “Napa Golf & Wine Weekend” title
July 29, 2025

Napa Golf & Wine Weekend: Nickel & Nickel Tasting + 36 Holes at Silverado Resort

Entrance to the Rose Garden at Wine and Roses in Lodi, California
July 24, 2025

Wine & Roses Wedding: A Guest’s No-BS POV

July 20, 2025

48 Hours in Lodi: Golf Swings, Vows, & Vine Pairings

July 7, 2025

Quick-Sip Review: Michael David Winery’s 15-Minute Tasting

  • Granite East Gate and guard tower at Folsom State Prison, viewed from the public entrance.

    How to Visit Folsom State Prison (Tourist Guide) + Johnny Cash Trail Photo Tips

    August 11, 2025

    You don’t need a booking number to experience Folsom’s most famous landmark. Here’s the clean, simple play for seeing the…

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  • Silverado green beneath “Napa Golf & Wine Weekend” title

    Napa Golf & Wine Weekend: Nickel & Nickel Tasting + 36 Holes at Silverado Resort

    July 29, 2025

    How to sneak world-class wine, championship golf, and a legendary Burgerdog into one “couples’ getaway.” The Master Plan (a.k.a. “Operation…

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  • Entrance to the Rose Garden at Wine and Roses in Lodi, California

    Wine & Roses Wedding: A Guest’s No-BS POV

    July 24, 2025

    Visited July 2025 – your mileage may vary if Uncle Larry brings a louder tie TL;DR (For the Chronically Scrolling)…

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  • 48 Hours in Lodi: Golf Swings, Vows, & Vine Pairings

    July 20, 2025

    Day 1 – Sacramento to Lodi (Back-Road Route & Pietro’s Feast) 2:00 PM – Sacramento ➜ Lodi (Back-Roads for Time)Skipped…

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  • Quick-Sip Review: Michael David Winery’s 15-Minute Tasting

    July 7, 2025

    15 Minutes, $15, Meh Service—Worth the Pit-Stop? (Visited: June 2025 — your mileage may vary if they’ve discovered smiles since…

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  • Lockeford Sausage meat case showcasing 50+ flavors priced at $7.19 per pound

    Lockeford Sausage: The Pit-Stop That Makes Leaving Worth It

    June 30, 2025

    If you know, you know. Somewhere between the vineyards of Lodi and the Sierra foothills sits a little butcher shop…

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  • Sacramento Golf Guide 2025 – 13 Public Courses & Green Fees

    June 24, 2025

    The hometown rundown on every public track that matters—no velvet-rope country-club nonsense. How this list works Budget-Friendly Fairways (< $50)…

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  • Seattle Weekender: EDM Trivia, Walk‑Off Wins & Biscuit‑Powered Hangovers

    June 17, 2025

    Three days, four Seattle dogs, one Jumbotron dance‑off, and a crack‑zombie cameo. Here’s the play‑by‑play. For the full itineary and…

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  • Man with empty pockets standing on the Las Vegas Strip at night, title text reads “The Top 5 Places to Get Drunk in Las Vegas Without Breaking the Bank”.

    The Top 5 Places to Get Drunk in Las Vegas Without Breaking the Bank

    June 2, 2025

    Because paying $24 for a vodka-soda is a hate-crime against your bank account. 1. Ellis Island Casino & Brewery (One…

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  • Golfer holding his head in frustration after a poor shot, with the article title “5 Mistakes People Make When Planning a Golf Trip” overlaid on the image

    5 Mistakes People Make When Planning a Golf Trip (And How to Avoid Them)

    May 26, 2025

    Planning a golf trip should feel like Christmas morning, not tax season. Yet every spring a fresh batch of well-meaning…

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