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Two Lane Gems, Vol. 1: Chapter 31 – The Mule Capital of the World

Bishop, California is the gateway to the Eastern Sierras and the Mule Capital of the World.

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Two Lane Gems, Vol. 1: Chapter 25 – the Center of the World

I’m a morning person. My grandma loves to tell people that even when I was a baby I’d wake up smiling. A previous roommate had a no-talking rule until she’d showered, and Jim frequently tells me to slow down until he’s had a chance to wake up. So not only am I a morning person, …

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San Diego Trolley

Getting Around San Diego

There are several options for getting around San Diego. With an area of 4200 square miles in San Diego County there’s a lot of ground to cover. Depending on where you are and what you want to see you can explore on foot, bike, and public transportation, or you may need to rent a car. …

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Spirit of San Diego

Go San Diego Card: Save Money Seeing San Diego Attractions

With the Go San Diego Card you pay one price and receive admission to more than 40 San Diego attractions.

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San Diego Museum Month Offers Half-Price Admission in February

February may be the shortest month of the year, but you can still pack plenty into a few weeks.

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Borrego Springs Serpent Sculpture by Ricardo Breceda

Playing Local Tourist in San Diego: Finding Unique Attractions and Touristy Things To Do

Explore unique San Diego things to do, as well as popular tourist attractions.

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Manzanar National Historic Site

Manzanar National Historic Site: Never Forget. Never Again.

Visiting the devastating Manzanar War Relocation Center, a Japanese internment camp from World War II.

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Sunset over the Alabama Hills

Hopalong, Gunga Din: The Museum of Western Film History & the Alabama Hills

Visit the Western Film Museum and the Alabama Hills, site of several movies, in Lone Pine, California.

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Joshua Tree campsite in Jumbo Rocks campground

One Serene Night in Joshua Tree National Park

Find out what it’s like to spend a night in Joshua Tree National Park in this excerpt from “Two Lane Gems, Vol. 1.”

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Salvation Mountain

Salvation Mountain: a Detour-Worthy Destination

Touring an exuberant patchwork quilt of hope and love.

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A Night at the Drive-In: San Diego’s Outdoor Movie Theaters

Southern California’s beautiful weather makes it the perfect place for outdoor movies.

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Strawberries straight from the patch

Pick Your Own Berries at these San Diego U-Pick Farms

There’s nothing like getting out into the field and picking your own berries, so we’ve found nearby San Diego U-Pick Farms.

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