Experience how it is to live in the pioneer days and Civil War eras as you see living history encampments, meet cowboys, buckaroos and mountain people, and revel at period costumes, crafts and displays.

September 22; 10am-4pm   FREE

Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd., Poway   858-668-4576

www.ci.poway.ca.us

Taken from San Diego Family

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Bring a picnic lunch forthe family and experience a blend of country music with rock, folk, and bluegrass and blues frm kid-folk duo Hullabaloo.

Sunday, September 16: 11am

Free with Admission: Adults $10; ages 3-12 $5; 2 & under free

Seeds of Wonder, Quail Botanical Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Dr. Encinitas, 760-436-3036

www.qbgardens.org

Dig into the facsinating realm of archaeology at this event that presents hands-on activites for all ages. Features a Dig Den, experimental archaeological lessons, a Discovery Table and more.

September 8: 10am-2pm

$5.00

San Diego Archaeological Center, 16666 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido, 760-436-3036

wwww.sandiegoarchaeology.org

Taken from San Diego Family

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This tribute to the U.S. military is actually a month-long celebration that lets everyone experience the thrills of fighter jet demos, tour the Navy ships and participate in other military traditions. September 17-October 28. Highlights this month include the Port of San Diego Sea & Air Parade (Sept 29) along the San Diego Bay and Navy ship tours at Broadway Pier (Sept 29 & 30) For full schedule of activities, visit www. fleetweeksandiego.org

Taken from San Diego Family

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Marie Hitchcock Puppet Thearter-A Happy Place for Everyone!

Winter Hours staring September 5th

Wednesday-Friday

10 am and 11:30 am

Saturday and Sunday

11 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm.

Ticket prices: $5-adults, $4-seniors, $3-kids

For more information go to www.balboaparkpuppets.com or call 619-544-9203

Take a wild ride into hands-on science with wacky Ms. Frizzle! Enjoy two FREE (with paid admission to San Diego Natural History Musuem) performances every Sunday at 12:15 pm and 2:15 pm. For more information and news, visit www.sdnhm.org/frizzle or call 619.232.3821 ext. 8

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Reading through the March issue of Trailer Life Magazine I came across this little gem! What great field trips waiting for us!

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This new travel guide identifies 135 of the most interesting destinations for experiencing California’s rich and eclectic past. Locals and tourists, teachers and families, history aficionados and trivia buffs will all find this well-written and engaging book an invaluable guide for visiting California’s famous and infamous institutions. Covering locales from the San Francisco Cable Car Museum to the Folsom Prison Museum and from the Gene Autry Nature Center to the Winchester Mystery House, Best of California’s Missions, Mansions and Museums comprises an informative, fun and unique guide to the Golden State.

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Yosemite National Park
A Complete Hiker's Guide
Click here to order!
or call 800-443-7227

JEFFREY P. SCHAFFER

Virtually every single trail in Yosemite National Park is described in this classic guidebook, together with the scenery and natural history found along each trail. View the soaring granite cliffs and waterfalls of Yosemite Valley, or take in the breathtaking vista from Glacier Point. Explore the impressive groves of giant sequoias and hike the spectacular, glacier-carved backcountry. The major trails leading into the park are also described in equal detail—trails in the Emigrant, Hoover, and Ansel Adams wildernesses.

Have you ever wondered why Yosemite Valley is so deep? How the giant sequoias acquired their present distribution? Why the vegetation changes with altitude? How Pothole Dome got its potholes? The answers to these questions and many others are found inside this guidebook.

Also included is the most up-to-date, topographic map available of Yosemite and vicinity, showing over 1000 miles of trails, all of them personally hiked by the author or his assistant.

Topographic Map also available separately.

$20
5th edition
408 pages, 6 x 9
ISBN 0-89997-383-3
UPC 7-19609-97383-6

Admission on these days is only $17 per person. Register and get your coupon at www.legolandCa.com. Click on education under "Group Sales" and then go down to the education page and click on "Special Offers" and then "Home School." You have to register in advance and have the coupon with you to get the discounted price.

Legoland Days ar Mar 2 & 9, May 4, 11 & 14.

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1. We highly recommend reviewing our Home School Days Frequently Asked Questions PRIOR TO REGISTRATION.
2. Complete and submit registration form below. (Advanced registration is required 4 weeks in advance. No special offer tickets available at front gate.)
3. Immediately after registration, watch your inbox (or bulk mail folder) for the subject line " Email List -- Requires Confirmation". Open this email and click "Confirm your signup" to complete your request. We will be unable to view your registration until this step is complete.
4. You will receive your discount admission coupon by email approx. 2 weeks prior to the upcoming Home School Day. Be sure to check your inbox and/or bulk mail folder.
5. If you have previously registered and have not received your coupon within 1 week of the next Homeschool Day, click here to contact us.

To register and for more information please go to http://www.legoland.com/groups/education/homeschool.htm.

If you haven't planned your vacation this year and you have the funds to do the Ultimate Field Trip, this offer for Walt Disney World in Florida just might interest you! http://3dtravelcompany.com/ultimate.pdf

Vikki

We need to come up with the top ten field trips in California. Our state is so big that it seems there's a field trip everywhere you turn!!!

Here are some ideas. More are welcome!

Rate the ones given as well as any suggestions you have for the top ten!

Jelly Belly Factory
    Fairfield

Empire Mine State Park (Gold Mine for CA history of Gold Rush)
    Grass Valley

Sutter's Fort
    Sacramento

Golden Gate Park
    San Francisco

Exploratorium
    San Francisco

Muir Woods National Monument
    Mill Valley

Mrs Grossman's Sticker Factory
    Petaluma

Mondavi Center
    Davis

San Diego Zoo

Sea World

La Brea Tar Pits

Any Beach

Yosemite National Park

Legoland

Queen Mary in Long Beach

Joshua Tree National Park

Sierra Nevada