B-17 Bomber Tour Coming to Paso Robles

EAA’s B-17 Aluminum Overcast Takes To The Air For EAA’s 2013 National Air Tour; 'Mission' flights, ground tours in historic WWII bomber available.

The Experimental Aircraft Association’s restored B-17 bomber Aluminum Overcast, returns to the sky on April 26 at Zamperini Field in Torrance, Calif., the first of more than 30 stops during the 2013 “Experience History” national tour.

Paso Robles Seeking New Tourism Website

Request for Proposals Available Now

The Travel Paso Robles Alliance (TPRA) is requesting proposals from professional web development and design firms to guide the organization in the creation of a new tourism website.

The TPRA is a group of Paso Robles hoteliers pooling resources to promote and market Paso Robles as a world-class tourism destination. This work is done in partnership with the City of Paso Robles and on behalf of multiple hospitality and stakeholder businesses who serve the visitor.

The ideal website will capture the unique personality of Paso Robles and its varied attractions, appeal to all audiences of area tourism, serve as the tourism resource for visitors to Paso Robles, and provide relevant information to support media inquiries about Paso Robles. This website will replace the current Travelpaso.com site, not overlap it.

An electronic copy of the website RFP can be downloaded at www.travelpaso.com/cm/contact_us/media_room.html

Proposals should be submitted in PDF format via email to Shonna Howenstine SHowenstine@prcity.com and TPRA Chairman, Victor Popp lq0832gm@laquinta.com by 3 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2013.

About the Travel Paso Robles Alliance: The Travel Paso Robles Alliance (TPRA) was founded in 2008 by a group of 19 Paso Robles hoteliers with the mission to market Paso Robles as world class visitor destination. The alliance offers information on the 1,100 luxury, specialty, value, and budget room choices available to visitors, as well upcoming events, leisure and group activities and specialty promotions. For more information on Paso Robles and to order a free visitor guide, visit www.travelpaso.com, call (888) 988-PASO (7276) or email tourism@prcity.com. For the latest news on the area, visit blog.travelpaso.com, join us on Facebook www.facebook.com/travelpaso and follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/travelpaso.

What’s New in Paso Robles, CA January – April 2013

The New Year offers a wonderful chance for visitors to experience the burgeoning wine region of Paso Robles, CA.Nestled in the coastal mountain range of Central California mid-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Paso Robles is a stunning getaway that offers everything necessary for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. From wine festivals to cattle drives and car shows, Paso Robles is an ideal respite for visitors to enjoy new experiences. This beautiful town offers miles of breathtaking, untouched natural beauty featuring over 200 wineries, an abundance of farm-fresh cuisine, a quaint downtown filled with local artisan shops and galleries, a wide selection of accommodations, and so much more.

Woodland Auto Display Choice of Show Award at the Paso Robles Estrella Museum

Gary and Junie Cooper (pictured) are the first recipients of the Woodland Auto Display Choice of Show Award for the WWW4 car show for their 1947 Triumph 1800 Roadster. Their names are engraved on the perpetual trophy which is on display in the Woodland Building along with their photo.

ACI Showcases California’s Central Coast with Jet Center Website Launch

Aviation Consultants, Inc., located on the Central Coast of California in San Luis Obispo (KSBP) is excited to announce the launch of their next generation jet center website, www.acijetcenters.com. The new website boasts California’s Central Coast, provides new tools that make it easy for clients to book arrivals, and offers information on additional company services.

Warbirds Over Paso Airshow

On September 29th, 2012 Estrella Warbirds Museum, in collaboration with the Planes of Fame museum, will present "Warbirds Over Paso" airshow. The gates will open at 8 a.m. and to kick off the day the North County Cloud Clippers will fly their Radio Controlled Aircraft and Helicopters. There will be static display aircraft to see all day. Between noon and 3 p.m. the Planes of Fame will fly and will carry out their program to the spectators.

Sky-High in Paradise

Gourmet getaway package includes hot air balloon tour over Paso Robles wine country

September 27, 2011 – (Paso Robles, CA) With limitless vineyard views, a relaxed vibe, and locally-sourced cuisine around every corner, Paso Robles is an easy choice for the perfect romantic escape. And this fall, the historic Paso Robles Inn is partnering with tour operator, The Wine Wrangler, to offer an all-inclusive package that makes the most of this flourishing wine country destination, including sumptuous meals, wine tasting, luxurious accommodations at the Paso Robles Inn, and a tour of the vineyards from above in the basket of a hot air balloon.

Another Reason to Stay.... Fall Event Season in Paso Robles

Wine Harvest, Cigars, Paderewski and much more!

PASO ROBLES, CA (September 6, 2011) – The fall season is an idyllic time to visit Paso Robles. Warm, sunny days unfold into crisp, clear nights, long windy roads are lined with brilliantly colored trees and the fresh air smells of earth and wine during the thriving harvest season.The area is alive with a multitude of fall celebrations - from premier wine and beer tasting events to cowboy shows and the renowned Paderewski classical music festival.

WWII Training Aircraft Arriving at Estrella Warbirds Museum

Formation flying clinic scheduled for Friday, April 29th and Saturday, April 30th.

We are expecting at the museum twelve T-6 and two BT-13 aircraft. This is a flying clinic for the pilots for formation flying. They are WWII training aircraft. A few will be showing up Friday evening, but the majority will be coming in Saturday morning. They are planning on the first pilot briefing at 9:00 am and doing 2 flights of 4 aircraft in the morning and the same in the afternoon. The aircraft will be leaving that evening.

New Additions to the Woodland Automobile Collection at Estrella Warbirds Museum

A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever

And this car is beautiful. The latest addition to the Woodland Automobile collection at Estrella Warbirds Museum was built in 2005, however the original was introduced in 1964 to compete in international endurance racing, winning at Le Mans.