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inland empire

FAWNSKIN
Big Bear Discovery Center. Find information on hiking
trails, mountain biking, camping, wildlife viewing, and
seasonal activities. Sign up for naturalist-led tours and
interpretive programs. 909/382-2790; fs.usda.gov

HEMET
Diamond Valley Lake. Fish for bluegill, largemouth
bass, crappie, and more. Hike and view wildflowers
along the surrounding trails of this freshwater
reservoir, one of the largest in Southern California.
951/765-2612; dvlake.com
Western Science Center. Learn about the natural
history of the Domenigoni and Diamond Valleys. View
skeletons of the largest mastodon ever discovered in
the western United States and a Harlan's ground sloth.
951/791-0033; westernsciencecenter.org

IDYLLWILD
Mount San Jacinto State Park. Camp and explore
among granite peaks, subalpine forests, and fernbordered meadows. Hike to the 10,834-foot summit via
the Pacific Crest Trail. 951/659-2607; parks.ca.gov

LAKE ARROWHEAD
Mountain History Museum. Dedicated to preserving
the history and culture of San Bernardino Mountain
communities. Free entry. Open on weekends in June
through October. 909/336-6666; mtnmuseum.org
Rim of the World Scenic Byway. Enjoy great views
along this 110-mile-long byway, with a name inspired
by the stunning cliffs of the San Bernardino Mountains
from Cajon Pass to San Gorgonio Pass. 909/3822790; fs.usda.gov

LAKE ELSINORE
Lake Elsinore Museum. Located in the historic downtown area, this little museum celebrates the history
of the Lake Elsinore Valley. Explore artifacts including
Native American baskets, pottery, and cooking tools.
951/678-1537; lakeelsinorehistoricalsociety.org

MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE

questions, make itinerary suggestions, provide
concierge guest services and assist with hotel, rental
car, and restaurant reservations, and explore uniquely
iconic locations. 909/980-2019; visitcalifornia.com
/iecwc See ad, p. 171
Greater Ontario Convention Center & Visitors
Bureau. Representing the cities in Southern California
of Ontario, and Rancho Cucamonga, nationally and
internationally to visitors. Explore the great outdoors,
world-class shopping, dining and entertainment.
Connect here for your next California adventure.
800/455-5755; gocvb.org See ad, p. 171
Ontario Convention Center. Contemporary design
with the latest technology and 225,000+ square feet
of flexible column-free exhibit, meeting, and function
space, the Ontario Convention Center is ideal for
conventions, trade shows, exhibits, and meetings.
Less than ½ mile from Ontario International Airport.
Over 6,000 hotels rooms with 2,500 within walking
distance of the Center. 800/455-5755; ontariocc.org
See ad, p. 171
Ontario International Airport. Southern California's
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest
growing airport in the United States. It is a full-service
airport offering nonstop commercial jet service to
major airports in the U.S., Mexico and Taiwan. Go to
flyOntario.com. See ad, p. 171
Toyota Arena. Located in the City of Ontario, this is the
Entertainment Icon of the Inland Empire! Over 11,000
seats, this contemporary state-of-the-art entertainment venue hosts concerts, sporting competitions,
family shows, and private events. Two level indoor
Arena with outdoor patio spaces to enjoy the great
outdoors. 909/244-5500; Toyota-Arena.com See ad,
p. 171

PERRIS
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. Get a
taste of the 1,200-mile trail the expeditionary leader
traveled to establish a colony for New Spain. Download
a map; create your own adventure. 510/232-5050;
nps.gov/juba

March Field Air Museum. Walk in the footsteps of U.S.
war veterans; home to over 30,000 artifacts and 80
historic aircraft, including a Bell P-59A Airacomet and
Vultee BT-13A Valiant. 951/902-5949; marchfield.org

Southern California Railway Museum. Take a narrated tour of the museum and tootle along on restored
trains that helped shape modern life in Southern
California. 951/943-3020; oerm.org

MOUNT BALDY

RANCHO CUCAMONGA

Mount Baldy Ski Lifts. Enjoy traditional runs, open
bowls, chutes, and tree runs. In summer, take the
lifts up to the highest summit of the San Gabriel
Mountains to hike or bike back down. 909/982-0800;
mtbaldyresort.com

MOUNTAIN CENTER
Lake Hemet. Swim, fish, and boat in the lake shaded
by tall pines, manzanita trees, and giant oaks. Each
year the lake is stocked with more than 13,000 pounds
of rainbow trout. Glamping tents and cabins are
available. 951/659-2680; lakehemetrecreation.com

MURRIETA
Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve. Discover
woodlands, wetlands, and prairies at this hidden gem.
Look for more than 200 species of native birds, as well
as mule deer, bobcats, and badgers. 951/677-6951;
rivcoparks.org

ONTARIO
CA Welcome Center. Located in the Fashion Alley at
Ontario Mills, this one-stop to discover California,
including the Greater Ontario Region which has so
much to offer-dream big and create a true California
adventure. Let our destination services team answer

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John Rains House. Docents will greet you at the door
of this 1860 house in Rancho Cucamonga, which
has been restored and features period furnishings.
909/798-8608; sbcounty.gov

REDLANDS
San Bernardino County Museum. Natural history
exhibits, a live animal discovery center, and more in
Redlands, midway between Los Angeles and Palm
Springs. 909/798-8608; sbcounty.gov/museum

RIVERSIDE
University of California, Riverside Botanic Gardens.
A 40-acre living plant museum with more than 3,500
plant species from around the world. Explore on your
own, or sign up for a guided summer Twilight Tour.
951/827-7090; gardens.ucr.edu
California Citrus State Historic Park. This open-air
museum tells the story of the citrus industry in
California, which dates to 1873 and is sometimes
referred to as " the second Gold Rush. " 951/780-6222;
parks.ca.gov
Chinese Memorial Pavilion. A memorial to honor the
area's early Chinese settlers and to encourage and
support understanding and community in Riverside.

951/827-3726; asianamericanriverside.ucr.edu
Heritage House Museum. This 1891 house on historic
Magnolia Avenue depicts how the Inland Empire's
affluent lived at the turn of the century. 951/826-5273;
riversideca.gov/museum
Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center. Kids and adults
alike can explore archaeology, geology, and more
through on-site learning expeditions, or just ogle at
the 20 life-size dinosaur sculptures. 951/685-5818;
jmdc.org
Riverside Art Museum. Housed in a 1929 building
designed by famed Hearst Castle architect Julia
Morgan, RAM features traditional and contemporary
art, and also offers art classes for all ages. 951/6847111; riversideartmuseum.org
UCR California Museum of Photography. Meander
through collections of classic 19th- and 20thcentury images at this museum, which also screens
independent and foreign films and hosts performances
and exhibitions. 951/827-4787; artsblock.ucr.edu

RUNNING SPRINGS
Rim Nordic Ski Area. Cross-country ski and snowshoe
through the San Bernardino National Forest on
tree-lined, machined-groomed trails. Mountain bike
and trail run during summer and fall. 909/867-2600;
rimnordic.com
Snow Valley Mountain Resort. Started in 1924, Snow
Valley is the oldest operating ski resort in Southern
California. Runs range from beginner to black
diamonds. 909/867-2751; snow-valley.com

SAN BERNARDINO
San Bernardino National Forest. Southern
California's go-to forest for recreation offers fishing,
hiking, off-highway vehicle areas and trails, with 42
campsites and more. 909/382-2682; fs.usda.gov
San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum.
Housed in the historic, Mission-style Santa Fe Depot,
this museum features railroad memorabilia; explore it
on your own or take a First Wednesdays tour. 951/5444449; sbdepotmuseum.com

SKYFOREST
Heaps Peak Arboretum. Experience the demonstration gardens, the " animal tracks trail, " and a guided
tour of the mile-long Sequoia Trail at this beautiful
mountain oasis. 909/382-2790; hparboretum.com

TEMECULA
Rose Haven Heritage Garden. Two miles from
downtown Temecula, take a walk amid 1,600 roses,
among them hybrid teas, floribundas, and mini-roses.
951/526-7436; temeculavalleyrosesociety.org
Temecula Valley Museum. Learn about the history of
the region through interactive exhibits, handcrafted
artifacts, farming equipment, and more, including
a whole floor just for kids to create a puppet show,
run a mercantile store, and more. 951/694-6450;
temeculavalleymuseum.org

WRIGHTWOOD
Mountain High Ski Resort. A mere 80 miles from Los
Angeles, this ski resort in the San Gabriel Mountains is
open from mid-November through mid-April. 888/7547878; mthigh.com

YUCAIPA
Wildwood Canyon State Park. Enjoy sweeping views
of the surrounding valleys at this park, located in the
foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. See groves
of ancient live oaks and possibly a bobcat or coyotes.
951/940-5600; parks.ca.gov

http://asianamericanriverside.ucr.edu http://www.visitcalifornia.com http://fs.usda.gov http://www.riversideca.gov/museum http://www.jmdc.org http://www.dvlake.com http://www.gocvb.org http://www.riversideartmuseum.org http://www.westernsciencecenter.org http://www.ontariocc.org http://artsblock.ucr.edu http://parks.ca.gov http://www.flyOntario.com http://www.rimnordic.com http://www.mtnmuseum.org http://www.snow-valley.com http://fs.usda.gov http://www.Toyota-Arena.com http://fs.usda.gov http://www.lakeelsinorehistoricalsociety.org http://www.nps.gov/juba http://www.sbdepotmuseum.com http://www.marchfield.org http://www.oerm.org http://www.hparboretum.com http://www.sbcounty.gov http://www.mtbaldyresort.com http://www.temeculavalleyrosesociety.org http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum http://www.lakehemetrecreation.com http://www.temeculavalleymuseum.org http://gardens.ucr.edu http://www.rivcoparks.org http://www.mthigh.com http://parks.ca.gov http://parks.ca.gov http://www.VISITCALIFORNIA.COM

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