Almost Forgotten Ancient San Diego Western History: The Battle Of San Pasqual

[History] People From The Past: Tweet General Kearny, Kit Carson and the quiet Historic Landmark of Mule Hill from the Battle Of San Pasqual Preface: I have long been fascinated by Western movies, disaster stories and military and local San Diego history. The text reprinted here was found on the website for the San Diego History Center, which says it’s […]

Hidden San Diego: Inside Lake Hodges Dam

[Adventure] Hidden San Diego: Inside Lake Hodges Dam Tweet Reviewer trekking Photos and spot report by Jessica Johnson from HiddenSanDiego.net Lake Hodges Dam is a multiple-arch dam that sits on the San Dieguito River south of Escondido. It was commissioned by the Volcan Water Company and designed by John S. Eastwood. The structure was completed in 1918 and later purchased […]