In Our Own Backyard

Here’s Adventure!

As a child, Leopoldo Antonio Carillo traveled frequently from his home in Santa Monica to visit the rancho that belonged to his Tio (Uncle) Machado. The warm and …
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[box title=”At A Glance” box color=”#333333″] Name:    Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center Location:    7380 Gabbiano Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011 Website:    www.batiquitosfoundation.org Email:    info@batiquitosfoundation.org Phone:    760-931-0800 Hours of Operation:        Monday-Friday 9 …
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San Diego doesn’t offer its residents the typical winter experience. When you can play golf, have the top down on your convertible, and even sunbathe in January, the usual winter …
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1. Some local parks host their own snow days where they manufacture snow for sledding and snow play.  Check yours, or swing by Hilltop Park Recreation Center’s Winter Wonderland …
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There’s nothing like the great outdoors and camping is one way to take it all in, plus it’s hugely exciting for kids. Camping brings a change of pace, fresh air, …
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Treasure hunting doesn’t have to be pretend or only something you would see on the big screen. Today, over five million people around the world in over 100 countries on …
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Some parks in San Diego have familiar names like Balboa and Mission Bay, but one that is bigger and more accessible is the San Dieguito …
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Some parks in San Diego have familiar names like Balboa and Mission Bay, but one that is bigger and more accessible is the San Dieguito River Park.

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With its picturesque setting, it is no wonder that people flock to Old Poway Park for a picnic or to ride on the train that loops around the park. However, …
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Can you imagine living in an 1880-era farmstead in Southern California?

The Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead provides visitors the opportunity to peek into the world of Inland North County’s earliest …
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