SAN DIEGO SPRING FLOWER TRAIL
Follow the Flowers from North San Diego’s Coastline, up to the Mountains and out to the Desert.
By Lisa D. Smith and Nancy J. Reid
DOANE VALLEY NATURE TRAIL
High up on the west side of Palomar Mountain, the 1,862-acre Palomar Mountain State Park offers nature walks, hiking trails, picnic spots, a fishing pond, as well as a campg
LAKE CUYAMACA, CALIFORNIA
Just an hour east of San Diego, California and 9 miles from the historic mountain town of Julian, Lake Cuyamaca is a beautiful 110 acre lake surrounded by pine and oak forest
16 Must-Visit Parks & Trails, Historic Sites & Side Trips on the Arizona & San Diego Portion of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Compiled by Lisa D. Smith & Nancy J. R
Tubac to Tucson
Established in 1752 as a Spanish Presidio, Tubac is a vibrant and historic art village that features an eclectic collection of galleries, boutique shops, restaurants and bars, and u
Tucson to Casa Grande
Sprawled across the high desert valley and surrounded by four mountain ranges, Tucson is the second largest city in Arizona. Known as ‘The Old Pueblo’, the area is known for
Gila Bend to Yuma
Named for the big bend in the Gila River, this popular resting spot for travelers sits at a crossroads with Phoenix to the Northeast, Tucson in the East, San Diego to the West, and
Yuma to Borrego Springs
Known as the “The Gateway to the Great Southwest”, and home to the beautiful lower Colorado River, Yuma is a popular destination for winter sun-seekers as well as a year-ro
PUBLIC ART AT SWAMI’S BEACH PARK
Swami’s Easter Island Head Statue & Surfing Memorial
A ‘Love Your Parks Tour’ Public Art Story by Lisa D. Smith and Nancy J. Reid, assigned by contemporar
