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Hosp Grove Park and Trails -Across from Buena Vista Lagoon

Hosp Grove Park and Trails In Carlsbad,CA Early in 1908, FP Hosp and Partners planted 40000 eucalyptus seedlings creating this grove. They hoped to supply railroad ties to the Sante Fe Railroad. The wood was found to be inferior to other types. In 1987, 53 acres of the grove were acquired by the City of Carlsbad and in 1995, 5.

.5 acres were dedicated to this park. There are 3 miles of trails for hiking as well as a picnic area and playground. Plus the park sits right across the street from the Buena Vista Lagoon. Terrain: Unpaved Distance: 3.0 Difficulty: Moderate and difficult Located in north Carlsbad, this trail is one of the most extensive in the citywide trail system. It winds through a huge grove of mature eucalyptus trees planted many years ago for the railroad industry with the intention for the wood to be used in the construction of rail lines. However, it was determined that the wood was inferior to other varieties and not harvested for that purpose. Years later the city acquired the property and it is now enjoyed by hikers, picnickers, and nature enthusiasts seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of city life. The unpaved trail climbs to more than 100 feet in elevation and offers great views of the adjacent Buena Vista Lagoon and the Pacific Ocean. Directions I-5 to Las Flores exit West on Las Flores to Jefferson Street Right on Jefferson Street, continue for about 1/2 mile, and the Hosp Grove parking lot entrance will be on the right. Let me know if I can ...

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CIVIL WAR in the SOUTHWEST

Tucsonan Gary Eichholtz uses a stick to get the nasty grease layered thick over the pistol balls he just loaded into his Army Colt. "Without the grease when you release the trigger and all six loads might fire at once" he says about the black powder pistol he uses as a re-enactor at the annual Civil War in the SouthWest Campaign held each March at Picacho Peak State Park between Casa Grande and Tucson in Southern Arizona. Chain-reaction firing could damage the pistol and possibly injure the user which makes the single shot black powder musket the most reliable weapon next to the bayonet on the muzzle which is the last line of defense when you are out of lead balls or powder or time. In the early years, the Park celebrated the skirmish as" the most western battle fought in the Civil War" so the Battle of Picacho Peak was re-enacted.

. It was strictly a skirmish, which lasted an hour, and was totally fluid and nothing was planned just reacted to. Twelve Union Troops looking for Confederates found three lookouts and took them prisoner but failed to notice their seven comrades who blasted them soundly, killing Lt Barrett and two more blue bellies. Union reported two rebels were injured in the shootout but the Rebels apparently failed to notice. In later years, the Picacho Battle Celebration was joined by two more battles, "The Gettysburg of the West" or the Battle of Glorieta (NM) was a Union Victory, the Sante Fe Trail was no longer threatened by Confederates trying to drag ...

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