Stop by the Daffodil Garden in Running Springs, Calif.

Bulbs galore and a view

Stroll down a gently winding mountain garden path and see thousands of daffodils, hyacinths and tulips in bloom at the Daffodil Garden in Running Springs, Calif. The 5-acre private garden, open to the public through April 12 (Easter), is the handiwork of Alma Gene and Dale Bauer, who have planted more than 1 million bulbs on the property in the last 50 years. Paths lead to eight sitting and viewing areas overlooking the San Bernardino Valley. Visit the garden at 30480 Fredalba Road from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Free. Info: (909) 867-2411, www.geocities.com/thedaffodilgarden.

-- Rosemary McClure

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Elephant digs

A major new draw opens May 23 in San Diego: the Harry and Grace Steele Elephant Odyssey. The 7-acre habitat will feature 33 animal species, including the California condor. Of course, elephants will be the main event. Four elephants from the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park will join the three at the zoo to form a herd of seven. Admission for the zoo is $35 for adults and children 12 and older, $26 for children 3 to 11. The Elephant Odyssey is included with general admission. Info: (619) 231-1515, www.sandiegozoo.org.

-- Leslie Anne Wiggins

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Family history

If you are researching your family tree, you might want to get some tips at the free Genealogy Fair on April 22 and 23 at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. The event underscores records and resources available -- for experienced researchers and beginners. Sessions include census data, Civil War records, passenger records and more. Info: www.archives.gov/genealogy.

-- Mary Forgione

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Spring fling

Mountain High’s annual spring festival, Spring-A-Ma-Jig, is in full swing through April 12. Pond skimming (above), the Miss Mountain High bikini contest and an Easter egg hunt are among the events. Prizes will be awarded. Activities are free to anyone with a Mountain High lift ticket. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Info: (888) 754-7878, www.mthigh.com.

-- Leslie Anne Wiggins

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Safer dining

Those with serious food allergies know that ordering meals in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language can be a dicey and potentially deadly ordeal. Eat Safe, a new iPhone application ($3.99), helps bridge the communication gap between diner and waiter. The program, a model in simplicity, allows the iPhone to display a clear illustration of 18 products, such as fish, dairy or peanuts, that the patron can’t eat. You can download it to your iPhone from the app store or through iTunes.

-- Tim Hubbard