Hot springs to hidden art: 5 things you didn’t know about Jacumba
One of the famous painted rocks in Boulder Park in Jacumba. (Photographed by Dean Whittle, Dec. 5, 2011; courtesy and with permission to use from www.HMdb.org) Yesterday, we explored the Desert View Tower, an iconic roadside landmark perched above Jacumba. Today, we take a broader look at the town i
Desert View Tower in Jacumba: A century-old roadside landmark
The Desert View Tower in Jacumba, c. 1965. (Photo courtesy of the San Diego History Center) If you’re looking for a fun day trip in the In Ko Pah Mountains near Jacumba Hot Springs along Old U.S. Route 80, consider visiting Desert View Tower, which has welcomed travelers since the early 1920s. Const
San Diego Weekend Guide: April 3-5 – Easter edition
San Diego’s historic beachfront amusement park, Belmont Park. (File photo courtesy of Belmont Park) There’s no shortage of things to do — in fact, there are parties galore this San Diego weekend, but for very different reasons. On the secular side, there’s music and luaus. On the spiritual side, the
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