Posts Categorized: Natural History

Heritage of the Americas Museum in Rancho San Diego Takes You on a Journey Through Time

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Botanical Gardens, East County, East County Weddings, El Cajon, El Cajon Museums, Galleries, Historic Museums, Historic Sites, History of Man, Kids, Kids Attractions, Major Attractions, Museums, Natural History.

Heritage of Americas Museum

  Heritage of the Americas Museum, located on the campus of Cuyamaca College in Rancho San Diego at 12110 Cuyamaca College Dr. West off of Jamacha Rd. (619-670-5194) [heritageoftheamericasmuseum.com]. Open Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sat. noon- 4 p.m. Admission for adults is ($3); seniors (55 and over) ($2), children 17 years and younger, students… Read more »

Mission Trails Regional Park is the Largest of San Diego’s Parks and is Great for Hiking

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Cocktail Parties, Historic Museums, Historic Sites, Kids, Major Attractions, Mission Valley, Mission Valley Museums, Museums, Natural History, Restaurants, Sports & Recreation, Wedding Venues, Welcome Center.

Mission Trails Regional Park is the largest of the City of San Diego’s parks and is the third gem of the city’s park system. Mission Trails is larger than Mission Bay and Balboa parks combined. At 5,800 acres, it is the largest open space urban park west of the Mississippi. It includes two lakes, a… Read more »

San Diego’s Natural History Museum is Filled With Life-Sized Prehistoric Animals & Exhibits

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This huge Balboa Park treasure, which is the oldest museum in Southern California, is where you’ll find life-sized dinosaur models and hands-on natural history exhibits. The museum’s permanent exhibition is Fossil Mysteries, which takes you on a journey through 75 million years of Southern California’s rich history. One of Balboa Park’s best-kept secrets is the… Read more »