Sometimes called the pride flag or gay pride flag, the rainbow flag has been a symbol of gay rights in San Francisco since 1978.
California
The Artichoke – An Intimidating, Edible Flower
Native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, the artichoke was introduced to California by Spaniards in the nineteenth century.
The California Poppy
Long before the region became know for the gold rush of the 1850’s, the California Poppy, as it is now known, painted the countryside in metallic hues.
Obsidian Arrowheads
To this day it’s not uncommon to find obsidian arrowheads while hiking in the undisturbed parks of the northwest region of the US.
Hangtown Fry
At a whopping $6 a pop in 1849 (about $200 today), the Hangtown Fry quickly became a symbol of wealth among the gold miners.
California’s Wild Mustangs
Mustangs, as a term, simply refers to a horse of mixed breeding, but over the years they have become iconic symbols of the American West.
Irish Coffee
Since perfecting the recipe, the Buena Vista in San Francisco has served up an average of 2,000 cups of Irish Coffee EVERY DAY.