While temperatures have fallen below seasonal levels in eastern portions of the states, NOAA says it hasn't been cold enough to break any records. (theweathernetwork.com)
• Camping in Yosemite, a breathtakingly beautiful national park located in the central eastern portion of the state • Visiting San Francisco's tourist attractions, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and its large and bustling Chinatown • Taking pictures in front of Los Angles renowned Hollywood sign • Surfing in Santa Barbara • Skiing in Lake Tahoe (travelandleisure.com)
Strickland won in the state in 2006 with strong support in the rural Appalachian eastern portion of Ohio. (fortune.com)