{"id":24489,"date":"2015-09-21T09:00:34","date_gmt":"2015-09-21T16:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/northstarmoving.com\/blog\/?p=24489"},"modified":"2015-09-01T15:23:44","modified_gmt":"2015-09-01T22:23:44","slug":"a-celebration-of-the-hobbit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/2015\/a-celebration-of-the-hobbit\/","title":{"rendered":"A Celebration of the Hobbit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hats off to the hobbit! Tolkien Week<\/a> is celebrated during the week of Hobbit Day<\/a>, which always falls on September 22nd<\/sup>. Although we may never reach the realm of Valinor<\/a>, we can still celebrate in the land of Middle-earth<\/a>. Come with me and explore the west coast in search of all things hobbit.<\/p>\n

Stroll Down to the Hobbit House<\/h2>\n
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Welcome to Bag End<\/a> by Arbron<\/a> (CC BY 2.0<\/a>)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nestled deep in the heart of Los Angeles<\/a> is a place called the Hobbit\u2019s House. The home was built by a Walt Disney Studios artist, and was designed with both hobbits and storybook architecture in mind. It was built over a 24-year period, and was declared a historical monument by LA<\/a> in 1996. Visitors are welcome to explore the outside and take pictures of their own, but don\u2019t peek in the windows! Although there is no hobbit inside, the house is home to a lucky human who was able to lease it when it came onto the market in 2014<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Walk Down Hobbit Trail<\/h2>\n
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Hobbit Trail or Lighthouse<\/a> by ~Mers<\/a> (CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a>)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you find yourself moving to Florence, Oregon, make sure you visit Hobbit Trail<\/a>. This trail may not be directly related to Tolkien\u2019s world, but it will make you feel like you\u2019re in it. In this hiking trail you are free to explore both deep forests and sweeping coastlines. The trees that litter the forest are covered in a dense moss, with thickets so dense you can barely see the sun shine through. Although it is no Mirkwood<\/a>, the forest is man-eating spider-free, so enjoy your hike in peace!<\/p>\n

Visit Beautiful Hobbiton USA<\/h2>\n
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Hobbiton USA<\/a> by brenbot<\/a> (CC BY 2.0<\/a>)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Hobbit may have been filmed in New Zealand, but you don\u2019t have to go very far to visit Hobbiton USA<\/a>. A theme park built in the 1970s was based around the lore of the book, and is located in the small town of Phillipsville, CA. It has plaster sculptures of various characters and creatures littered throughout the park. Although the park shut down<\/a> for the public in 2009, you can still drive up to the front and catch a glimpse of the sculptures that are still standing.<\/p>\n\n


\nHave you ever gone treasure-hunting through Middle-earth? Regale me with your tales of daring\u00a0in the comments section!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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