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Burt Compton wrote:
"Best" idea is to visit as many as you can! From Florida to Pennsylvania to
California - we all offer something different and that's the fun of traveling
to many sites.

There are some startling differences. Hawaii has amazing scenery (glide
right over the beach, wheee!!) but not much in the way of
updraft variety. Avenal has amazing thermals, but you're not EVER
gonna see a Bikini except on the back of a contest T-shirt ;P

If you like the California Sierras, and like a nice big scenic lake,
and great wave/thermals, and then gambling/nightlife/skiing, Minden is
really neat. I've been there many times, but never for
soaring, and I'm itchen to go...

P.S. Hey Al, how about telling us more about Minden, California?