Awesome place COVERS THOUGH THE YEARS OF MILITARY. Helpful veterans and volunteers to answer…read morequestions, explore the military history of the inland empire and Southern California. A lot of their collection has been donated Worth the drive , bring the family SFC STEINBACK

We actually stumbled upon this place by accident while heading to the McDonald's Museum, and we…read morewere absolutely blown away by what we found. It was a true discovery that exceeded all expectations. The collection is incredible-the exhibits are deeply historical and truly move you. You can easily spend hours here and still not see everything. One of the most amazing highlights for me was an enormous book filled with original pages from old newspapers; the preservation is stunning. Being here was especially poignant for us as Ukrainians. We grew up on our grandfathers' stories about World War II, but today, these exhibits felt even more personal. With the current war in Ukraine and the horrific invasion causing the loss of our relatives on both sides, being surrounded by this history was incredibly atmospheric and emotional. It is such a gift that this museum is free to the public. Seeing the memorial flags and the dedication to history makes you feel the weight of the past. It's a must-visit for everyone--truly a hidden gem that deserves more recognition.

About a dozen years ago friends introduced us to Oak Glen for the first time. Despite living in…read morethe Southland for several decades, neither Dear Hubby or I knew anything about apple farming near Yucaipa. I wasn't into Yelping then, either. Such a great way to find out about new venues! Once we finally went, we were there on a weekend when the school house museum was open. In between apple tasting, general sightseeing and discovery, browsing in shops, and all those fun activities, we took a quiet respite and visited the stately stone building and its surrounding grounds. Inside, the displays of period learning materials, old maps and books, and other remnants of bygone days is really well done. The docents are very helpful, and especially encouraging to kids when they see what school used to be like long before their time. We've been lucky enough to visit the interior several times during our visits to Oak Glen over the past decade. The last time we went in late September, though it was a Sunday during their open hours, the doors were locked. There was a sign at the entrance about being closed during rain or snow days. A total of about five raindrops had fallen then afternoon, but maybe the threat of rain kept them from opening. Our Sweet Granddaughter had a great time on their playground area. That gave DH and I a chance to take turns watching / helping her, and also just relaxing in the quiet environment under the old oak trees. They encourage acorn gathering (free!) around the property. Parking is free. Clean restrooms with running water were open - great for washing hands after playing. We like to get out to Oak Glen about every two to three years, so maybe next time the school house will be open for a return visit to the interior.

We came here on a weekday and it was closed. However their park and grounds are left open so we…read morespent a lovely morning at their park, there's a mini trail and an elliptical machine! The restrooms were locked but there were porta potties available. There was a table and bench for us to have a little picnic. And a little free library where we read a few kids books during our picnic before returning them. You can walk around the school and the grounds are beautiful/peaceful. The parking lot is free to use and would be a great location on a snow day!

It is only open on Saturdays from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. When you arrive a volunteer will provide you…read morewith a tour of the 1891 Heritage House with Period furnishings, the Christian R. Harris Memorial Hall, the First Jail in San Bernardino, and the Historical Society Library. A lot of the local history will be explained to you. The Memorial Hall is filled with maps and old photos, covering topics like founding settlers, Chinatown and Norton Air Force Base. And all for free.

Inside the museum building there is lots of stagecoaches that won competitions and an insight on…read morethe ranch's history. There is also a little store inside where you can buy souvenirs. Outside of the ranch, there is a creek that has water year round which is cool to check out because the area around the creek is pretty lush.

Beautiful history shared by Virginia Sisk and her son David. I recommend a visit. Your family can…read moreexperience the past!

As a huge fan of landmarks, I had a pleasant experience visiting the arrowhead landmark on the way…read moreback from the San Bernardino mountains. Sitting at the perfect proximity in the city of San Bernardino, the arrowhead could be visibly viewed from the historic marker. This is a great spot to take a short stop, learn some fascinating local history, and take a perfect photo with this iconic landmark.

I was traveling to Lake Arrowhead with my yelp BFF Angie M. and decided to play tour guide on our…read moreadventure. As a native to the area, I have always loved looking at the beautiful mountains , and looking at the natural arrowhead formation near the base of the mountain. The Arrowhead is located in the foothills just north of San Bernardino's Wildwood Park (40th Street and Waterman Avenue). This park at the bottom of the mountain is not in the best neighborhood . A chopped up decapitated body was found in this park a couple years back and the area has a high crime rate. No, I didn't want to get myself and friend killed, we were aware of our surroundings and got in and out as quick as we could. We had to wait in the car a couple extra minutes because the "easy tiger" warning was popping up on Angie's phone. We both giggled with nervousness as a transient man without a shirt walked by looking at us like we were crazy Parked in this little parking area. The landmark information plaque and monument had been badly damaged / vandalized. The area was covered with broken bottles, trash, and tagging on the rocks and monument. Even with the area in disarray, the view of the arrowhead is breathtaking. General info: The Arrowhead is 1,375 feet in length and 449 feet in width. It may appear to be man-made or artificial, but it is in fact natural. The face of the Arrowhead consists of light quartz and short white sage. This lighter vegetation shows in sharp contrast to the surrounding chaparral and greasewood. I grew up in Lake Arrowhead and heard some stories about the Arrowhead. The most ancient legend is one handed down from the Indians. The Great Spirit had an arrow. This was to guide his people to the spot where they were to live. The Great Spirit having selected the place, fixed the arrow to mark it forever. It has also been said that the Arrowhead pointed the way to the hot springs below, with healing qualities. Through the years, this landmark has survived numerous forest fires , flooding , and some erosion has taken place. However, the Arrowhead landmark continues to preserve its uniqueness and is easily visible from the local streets, freeway, and park.

Went to visit the Malki Museum today. It might be considered small but there are some very…read moreinteresting items to see. There is also a small Botanical Garden that tells about what the native people used the plants for. The Museum is located on the Morango Reservation. So you must show your drivers license to get allowed on the tribal land. The young woman ( Sandra) that worked as very friendly and had a great deal of knowledge about the Museum. Like I've said, it may be small but it's well worth visiting.

This is a small, informative museum about the history of three tribes of Southern California…read moreIndians. The guide, Sandra, was great and helped us understand some information that we were puzzled about. I am glad that this museum is here. It is free to visit. Thomas Atlanta, GA

RAFFMA (Robert & Frances Fullerton Museum of Art) is a wonderful museum located at Cal State San…read moreBernardino. Parking is for a fee, but it is not high. I think we paid about 5$. It is a walk, however, to the museum from the parking areas. The entry fee is donation based and a minimum of 5$ is suggested. The museum has art from their permanent collections which includes antiquities and contemporary art. They offer new exhibits quite a bit so if yo have something particular in mind, give them a call. They also have solo installations by contemporary artists. This is the best museum in San Bernardino. If you like art you will enjoy this place. Have fun.

If your a student, stop in…read more They offer regular tours to groups. Mostly consists of objects on loan. Entrance is free with a suggested donation of $3. Parking will cost you $5. You can pay for two hour parking and save a dollar, but if you do the 5, you can walk around the campus. It is one of the greenest campuses in the Cal State system. APRIL 19 - JULY 31, 2014 "Vital Signs" Poetry by Juan Delgado and photographs by Thomas McGovern

Lots of things to see and I love reading about the historical background that is our Lake Arrowhead…read more& her neighbors. Cool photos and nice little ginger shop. Old skool post cards: 25 cents for one or 10 for a dollar. You decide.

Stopped by before lunch, spent about 45 minutes here. We could've spent a lot longer, though,…read morebecause there is a lot of information (and a small gift shop). The volunteers that maintain the museum say they change the information and displays annually. The volunteers were so welcoming and informative. One drives from Huntington Beach just to volunteer at the museum, which is insane. There are interactive displays and a projector room. They even put a display in the bathroom because they have so much stuff. Tip: if you go in the side room, there's free candy.