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July 1st, 2011

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LOADED VINTAGE STERLING SILVER CHARM BRACELET LIFETIME COLLECTION 40 CHARMS
LOADED VINTAGE STERLING SILVER CHARM BRACELET LIFETIME COLLECTION 40 CHARMS
$199.99
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VINTAGE 3D STERLING SILVER MOVABLE ORNATE HORSE SADDLE CHARM
VINTAGE 3D STERLING SILVER MOVABLE ORNATE HORSE SADDLE CHARM
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Vintage Sterling Silver 3D Western Horse Saddle Bracelet Charm
Vintage Sterling Silver 3D Western Horse Saddle Bracelet Charm
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Estate Vintage Antiqued Sterling Silver Riding Saddle Bracelet Charm
Estate Vintage Antiqued Sterling Silver Riding Saddle Bracelet Charm
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Western Cowboy Saddle Sterling CHARM
Western Cowboy Saddle Sterling CHARM
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VINTAGE MEXICAN STERLING CHARM BRACELET 1930S SOME RARE CHARMS
VINTAGE MEXICAN STERLING CHARM BRACELET 1930S SOME RARE CHARMS
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Vintage sterling WESTERN SADDLE charm 3 D movable
Vintage sterling WESTERN SADDLE charm 3 D movable
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Vintage HORSE  MUSTANG Sterling Silver Charm Pendant
Vintage HORSE MUSTANG Sterling Silver Charm Pendant
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Vintage Cowboy Western Slide Charms Bracelet Some w Rhinestones Free Ship
Vintage Cowboy Western Slide Charms Bracelet Some w Rhinestones Free Ship
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COPPER Bracelet with Copper Flake CONFETTI Cabochons WESTERN Cowboy Texas Design
COPPER Bracelet with Copper Flake CONFETTI Cabochons WESTERN Cowboy Texas Design
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14k gold vintage HORSE WITH SADDLE charm
14k gold vintage HORSE WITH SADDLE charm
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Vintage JMF Sterling Fancy Dress Saddle with Movable Stirrups
Vintage JMF Sterling Fancy Dress Saddle with Movable Stirrups
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Vintage Sterling 3D Movable Saddle Bracelet Charm 1940s
Vintage Sterling 3D Movable Saddle Bracelet Charm 1940s
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Old Bracelet Charm 800 Sterling Silver Figural Engraved Cowboy Horse Saddle
Old Bracelet Charm 800 Sterling Silver Figural Engraved Cowboy Horse Saddle
$19.00
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Sterling Fancy Saddle Charm
Sterling Fancy Saddle Charm
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Vintage sterling HORSE SADDLE STIRRUP charm SIX GUN TERRITORY 3 D
Vintage sterling HORSE SADDLE STIRRUP charm SIX GUN TERRITORY 3 D
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Vintage Southwest Stirrup Saddle Cowgirl Sterling Silver Pierced Earrings
Vintage Southwest Stirrup Saddle Cowgirl Sterling Silver Pierced Earrings
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Vintage charm bracelet cowboy cowgirl charms Germany goldtone metal  stones
Vintage charm bracelet cowboy cowgirl charms Germany goldtone metal stones
$24.00
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VINTAGE Sterling Charm SADDLE Horse Cowboy Western Southwest 3D
VINTAGE Sterling Charm SADDLE Horse Cowboy Western Southwest 3D
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cowgirl SILVER Charm bracelet western pin up out law saddle spur mothers day
cowgirl SILVER Charm bracelet western pin up out law saddle spur mothers day
$9.99
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New Western Style Silvertone Button Cover Saddle w Rifle Money Bag Boot Charms
New Western Style Silvertone Button Cover Saddle w Rifle Money Bag Boot Charms
$2.98
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Vintage Silverplate Horse Saddle Charm
Vintage Silverplate Horse Saddle Charm
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Vintage sterling silver WESTERN SADDLE old Charm ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING
Vintage sterling silver WESTERN SADDLE old Charm ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER HORSE SADDLE CHARM
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER HORSE SADDLE CHARM
$19.00
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Vintage QUEEN ELIZABETH TROOPING COLOUR sterling charm
Vintage QUEEN ELIZABETH TROOPING COLOUR sterling charm
$43.50
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Vintage HORSE SADDLE SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA STERLING SILVER CHARM
Vintage HORSE SADDLE SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA STERLING SILVER CHARM
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VINTAGE CHARM BRACELET Cowboy Western Charms SADDLE Covered Wagon BULL Turtle 32
VINTAGE CHARM BRACELET Cowboy Western Charms SADDLE Covered Wagon BULL Turtle 32
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Vintage Saddle Sterling Silver Bracelet Charm w by Bell TAG marked TEXASa HORSE
Vintage Saddle Sterling Silver Bracelet Charm w by Bell TAG marked TEXASa HORSE
$11.99
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Feather and Tomahawk Saddle Charm Dangling from Ribbon Pin Free Ship
Feather and Tomahawk Saddle Charm Dangling from Ribbon Pin Free Ship
$8.50
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Vintage saddle sterling charm
Vintage saddle sterling charm
$14.99
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VINTAGE 10K GOLD WESTERN HORSE SADDLE CHARM
VINTAGE 10K GOLD WESTERN HORSE SADDLE CHARM
$59.00
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1940s STERLING SILVER Charm Bracelet Cowboy Theme Steer Horse Saddle Hat Western
1940s STERLING SILVER Charm Bracelet Cowboy Theme Steer Horse Saddle Hat Western
$29.99
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VINTAGE WESTERN THEMED SLIDE BRACELET W CLEAR CRYSTAL ACCENTS IN GOLDPLATE
VINTAGE WESTERN THEMED SLIDE BRACELET W CLEAR CRYSTAL ACCENTS IN GOLDPLATE
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VINTAGE 925 STERLING SILVER WESTERN COWBOY SADDLE CHARM FOR BRACELET
VINTAGE 925 STERLING SILVER WESTERN COWBOY SADDLE CHARM FOR BRACELET
$22.99
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Vintage Sterling 3 demensional Saddle Charm
Vintage Sterling 3 demensional Saddle Charm
$18.00
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Vintage Silver 3 D Charm of a Saddle with a Turquoise
Vintage Silver 3 D Charm of a Saddle with a Turquoise
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VINTAGE CELLULOID LARGE PUFFY FILLED HORSE CHARM JAPAN CRACKER JACK
VINTAGE CELLULOID LARGE PUFFY FILLED HORSE CHARM JAPAN CRACKER JACK
$9.50
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Vintage Silver Charm Bracelet 8 inches long 925 mark kangaroo saddle apple steer
Vintage Silver Charm Bracelet 8 inches long 925 mark kangaroo saddle apple steer
$3.24 (2 Bids)
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BRACELETCharms Link ChainWestern saddlegunhatguitarboot Costume Jewelry
BRACELETCharms Link ChainWestern saddlegunhatguitarboot Costume Jewelry
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VINTAGE Sterling Miniature WESTERN SADDLE Charm
VINTAGE Sterling Miniature WESTERN SADDLE Charm
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Western saddle riding Horse Charm Vintage 14K Gold 3D
Western saddle riding Horse Charm Vintage 14K Gold 3D
$259.00
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Beautful CHARM BRACELET Woman Shoe Clown Saddle
Beautful CHARM BRACELET Woman Shoe Clown Saddle
$15.00
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Vintage Sterling Charm Horse Saddle
Vintage Sterling Charm Horse Saddle
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VINTAGE SILVER CHARM QUEEN ELIZABETH 11 RIDING HER BURMESE SIDE SADDLE 1950s
VINTAGE SILVER CHARM QUEEN ELIZABETH 11 RIDING HER BURMESE SIDE SADDLE 1950s
$23.45
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Vintage horse saddle stirrups move sterling charm
Vintage horse saddle stirrups move sterling charm
$24.99
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Sterling SILVER Charm 3 D COWBOY SADDLE
Sterling SILVER Charm 3 D COWBOY SADDLE
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Lasso pin with 3 D saddle charm vintage
Lasso pin with 3 D saddle charm vintage
$12.50
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Vintage sterling FANCY WESTERN SADDLE charm 3 d
Vintage sterling FANCY WESTERN SADDLE charm 3 d
$11.95
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Vintage Sterling Silver SADDLE STIRRUP Bracelet Charm 405060s
Vintage Sterling Silver SADDLE STIRRUP Bracelet Charm 405060s
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Western Button Covers 4
Western Button Covers 4
$20.00
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VINTAGE STERLING STOVEPIPE COWBOY CHAPS CHARM
VINTAGE STERLING STOVEPIPE COWBOY CHAPS CHARM
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Sterling SILVER Charm 3 D  COWBOYS HORSE SADDLE
Sterling SILVER Charm 3 D COWBOYS HORSE SADDLE
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VINTAGE NAPIER FIGURAL CAMEL EGYPTIAN PIN BROOCH CHARMS
VINTAGE NAPIER FIGURAL CAMEL EGYPTIAN PIN BROOCH CHARMS
$85.00
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VINTAGE 14K YELLOW GOLD ARTICULATED COWBOY HORSE SADDLE 3D CHARM
VINTAGE 14K YELLOW GOLD ARTICULATED COWBOY HORSE SADDLE 3D CHARM
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VINTAGE UNSIGNED ROUND ROPE HORSE SADDLE CHARM BROOCH PIN 1  5 8 INCH DIAMETER
VINTAGE UNSIGNED ROUND ROPE HORSE SADDLE CHARM BROOCH PIN 1 5 8 INCH DIAMETER
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WESTERN CHARM BRACELET  HAS BEEN REPAINTED  WE COMBINE SHIPPING
WESTERN CHARM BRACELET HAS BEEN REPAINTED WE COMBINE SHIPPING
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VINTAGE STERLING WILL ROGERS ON SOAPSUDS STATUE CHARM
VINTAGE STERLING WILL ROGERS ON SOAPSUDS STATUE CHARM
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER WESTERN SADDLE CHARM
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER WESTERN SADDLE CHARM
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STERLING WESTERN SADDLE CHARM or PENDANT 3 4
STERLING WESTERN SADDLE CHARM or PENDANT 3 4
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Vintage Western Themed Charm Bracelet Silver Plated with Pale Blue Compo Sets
Vintage Western Themed Charm Bracelet Silver Plated with Pale Blue Compo Sets
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VINTAGE 1950s ASPEN COLORADO CHARM BRACELET COWBOY WESTERN ROCKABILLY OLD WEST
VINTAGE 1950s ASPEN COLORADO CHARM BRACELET COWBOY WESTERN ROCKABILLY OLD WEST
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HORSE SADDLE vintage raised relief intaglio pendant
HORSE SADDLE vintage raised relief intaglio pendant
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Antique Cowboy Cowgirl Western 5 Charm BRACELET hat boot saddle six shooter
Antique Cowboy Cowgirl Western 5 Charm BRACELET hat boot saddle six shooter
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DANECRAFT Vintage Brooch Pin Unique Two Tone Rocking Horse Charming
DANECRAFT Vintage Brooch Pin Unique Two Tone Rocking Horse Charming
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14K Yellow Gold Horse Charm With Western Saddle Head and Tail Moves
14K Yellow Gold Horse Charm With Western Saddle Head and Tail Moves
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER SADDLE CHARM WITH STIRRUPS
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER SADDLE CHARM WITH STIRRUPS
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Estate Vintage 3 D charm 925 Silver Western Theme Saddle with a Turquoise Stone
Estate Vintage 3 D charm 925 Silver Western Theme Saddle with a Turquoise Stone
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Mid Century Vtg Sterling Silver Multi Movable 3D Landmark Charm Link Bracelet
Mid Century Vtg Sterling Silver Multi Movable 3D Landmark Charm Link Bracelet
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER 3 D CHARM OF GALLOPING HORSE
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER 3 D CHARM OF GALLOPING HORSE
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ESTATE 14k Yellow Gold Merry Go Round Horse Charm Pendant
ESTATE 14k Yellow Gold Merry Go Round Horse Charm Pendant
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VTG GOLDTONE 5 CHARM BRACELET WILD WEST THEME RETRO WOW
VTG GOLDTONE 5 CHARM BRACELET WILD WEST THEME RETRO WOW
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Vintage Western Charm Bracelet Of Horse Stagecoach Boot
Vintage Western Charm Bracelet Of Horse Stagecoach Boot
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FABULOUS BAKELITE OVERDYED SADDLE HORSE THEME PIN
FABULOUS BAKELITE OVERDYED SADDLE HORSE THEME PIN
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VINTAGE SIGNED GERMANY HUGE RHINESTONE CHARM BRACELET WESTERN THEME
VINTAGE SIGNED GERMANY HUGE RHINESTONE CHARM BRACELET WESTERN THEME
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WRAP AROUND BEAD BRACELET has 2 WESTERN CHARMS
WRAP AROUND BEAD BRACELET has 2 WESTERN CHARMS
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Cowboy Boots Hats Saddle Earrings Vintage Posts
Cowboy Boots Hats Saddle Earrings Vintage Posts
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Estate Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Miners Donkey Mule 3D Animal Charm Pendant Heavy
Estate Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Miners Donkey Mule 3D Animal Charm Pendant Heavy
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Vintage Charm Bracelet Western Theme Silvertone
Vintage Charm Bracelet Western Theme Silvertone
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Antique Western Cowboy Saddle  Lasso Brooch 3076
Antique Western Cowboy Saddle Lasso Brooch 3076
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Silver ST Horse Saddle Pendant CharmUSA Estate
Silver ST Horse Saddle Pendant CharmUSA Estate
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3 Charming Vintage 1940s Carved Wood Bucking Horse Brooch Pin
3 Charming Vintage 1940s Carved Wood Bucking Horse Brooch Pin
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Sterling Silver large CACTUS  Donkey Burro Mule Pin Brooch Mexico Heavy weight
Sterling Silver large CACTUS Donkey Burro Mule Pin Brooch Mexico Heavy weight
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CAPTIVATING VINTAGE SILVER CHARM BRACELET WITH OPENING NUVO CHARMS
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FC VINTAGE CHARM HORSE SADDLE
FC VINTAGE CHARM HORSE SADDLE
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VTG GREEN JADE 14K GOLD ELEPHANT PENDANT CHARM ESTATE
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Families enjoy vacations at San Diego's Warner Springs by Cary Ordway

Warner Springs Ranch had its beginning back when ranch founder John Warner was given 48,000 square acres just for becoming a Mexican citizen.

Of course, Warner had a little pull: he had married Anita Gale, who was raised as a ward of the soon-to-be governor of California. For a 37-year-old Connecticut native, Warner had done well for himself.

Warner's little piece of Mexico - dubbed Valle de San Jose - was renamed Warner's Ranch and, by the late 1840's, this idyllic stretch of property became the only inhabited stopping place for wagon trains and Butterfield stagecoaches between New Mexico and Los Angeles. The ranch was located in eastern San Diego County and was once visited by famous stagecoach travelers including President Teddy Roosevelt. Grant, and many other notables.

One of the main attractions in those days was the hot mineral springs that were included in Warner's little gift from the Mexican government. One can only imagine how good this early-day hot tub felt for those tired stagecoach travelers after a hard day of fighting Indians or just riding in a rickety wagon on washboard roads. The California Spa experience had been born.

Somewhere along the way, Warner's oasis became known as Warner Springs Ranch and its proximity to Los Angeles - just a hundred miles or so - made it popular with Hollywood stars such as Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Gary Cooper, Jean Harlow, Clark Gable, John Wayne and Bing Crosby. Clearly, Warner Springs Ranch had passed the test of time, and that has since led to several generations of California families who have grown up enjoying their vacations in Warner Springs.

Whether coming from San Diego or points north, the drive to Warner Springs Ranch takes you through and around 6000-foot mountain ranges, across high-desert plateaus and along winding rivers and streams - which, thanks to this winter's rains, actually have water in them. It's a pleasant drive far away from the bustle of the city and light-years apart from the Southern California beach experience that is, as the crow flies, about 40 miles away.

At the end of your journey is the ranch, nestled in the foothills of Palomar Mountain. For a resort offering 240 cottages, we noticed on a recent visit that it doesn't seem nearly that expansive from the road. Warner Springs Ranch really is like a small town by the side of the road that doesn't offer much of a hint about what's inside this gated community. But just inside the gates, we could immediately see there was a lot to see and do right on the ranch property.

First stop was our adobe cottage. Obviously built many decades ago, this house included a spacious living room area with cathedral ceilings and a couch that folded out into a double bed. The thick adobe walls - about two feet wide measuring the window insets - keep these units cool year around, but a stone fireplace was at the ready. Adjacent to the living room area was a bedroom and bath area. Nothing in our unit was particularly fancy and many might consider the accommodations and furnishings rather rustic. But that's part of the charm of visiting a historic ranch.

Right in the center of it all is the hot springs area, which has a kind of historical flavor. The water is piped down to a 100-by-48-foot pool where the temperature is kept at a steady 104 degrees. Within minutes of our arrival we were joining another few dozen guests relaxing and luxuriating in the soothing waters. For us, this was truly a highlight of visiting Warner Springs and, compared with many hot springs we've visited out in wilderness areas, this pool just seemed more civilized. Private changing rooms were at pool's edge and there was none of the nudity you often find in mineral springs that are more remote.

Next to the mineral pool is a standard pool of about the same size, and heated to between 75 and 85 degrees year-round. But there is much more to do at Warner Springs Ranch than soak or swim - for the active vacationer, there are many more attractions including a 6,892-yard, par 72 golf course, several tennis courts - a pro is on duty to give lessons - and another major part of the ranch, horseback riding.

While we didn't get a chance to saddle up during our brief visit, there are regular rides along an extensive system of trails, each offering different views of the valley and neighboring mountains. One of those trails is the Pacific Crest Trail, where we did set out on foot for an afternoon, envisioning what it must be like to hike this trail from the Canadian border all the way to Mexico. As Arnold would say, our little hike was more the girlie-man version of the PCT, but none the less scenic and seemingly just as remote. The advantage, of course, was we would sleep in our cozy cottage and dine in style at the resort's Anza Dining Room.

The Anza seems to be the social center of the resort. As mentioned previously, generations of Californians have been coming to Warner Springs Ranch and many of the cottages are privately owned, encouraging frequent trips back to the ranch. Sit down for dinner in the Anza and you get the feeling that most people in the room are friends or vacation acquaintances. On a given Saturday night it's not a quiet, romantic dinner spot - the room is more like a dining hall - but the food is expertly prepared, and the buffet option loads you up with several gourmet entries for under $18.

Near the Anza is the Cantina, a colorful bar located in the actual adobe where John Warner lived when he took possession of the ranch. The only nightlife in the area, the Cantina comes alive with bands and entertainers on any given Saturday night.

If you are able to stay any length of time, there are many attractions in the area that are either adjacent to the ranch or within easy driving distance. If you always wanted to go up in a glider, the Warner Springs airport is just a couple of miles from the ranch. The thermals over the ranch area provide a significant lift for the gliders operating out of the Warner Springs airport and, on weekends, it's not uncommon to see flight-after-flight of sailplanes taking tourists up for a quick look at the valley from an engine-less aircraft. The gliders can seat two guests side-by-side.

Julian is a historic gold mining town that is less than an hour's drive from Warner Springs. A frequent getaway for San Diego area residents, Julian offers an Old West main street with colorful shops, restaurants and old-time bars. In summer, western gunfights are sometimes staged on Main Street.

In fact, Warner Springs and Julian are great bookends for California's history - a visit to this part of San Diego County will make you wish you'd gotten your own little 48,000-acre piece of this gorgeous California countryside.

AT A GLANCE

WHERE: Warner Springs is located about a 90-minute drive northeast from San Diego, or about two and a half hours southeast from Los Angeles.

WHAT: Warner Springs Ranch is a historic resort that, over the years, has provided many vacation memories for many Californians. Today it has evolved into a complete resort with lodging, three restaurants, a spa, golf, horseback riding, tennis, and many more activities.

WHEN: Year-round. While the area can get a little warm in summer, the climate is generally temperate because of its 3,000-foot elevation. It gets its share of San Diego County sunshine.

WHY: It's a family resort - nothing too fancy, although you're apt to find lots of luxury cars parked by the adobe cottages. Numerous activities on the ranch and nearby will keep you busy for even long vacation periods.

HOW: For more information on Warner Springs Ranch, phone 760-782-4200 or visit www.warnersprings.com. Accommodations start at $160 for a weekend night for two people including breakfast. Sailplane adventures start at $120 for a 20 minute ride for two people.

Cary Ordway is president of Getaway Media Corp, publisher of websites focusing on Pacific Northwest travel and California vacation ideas.

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