The San Bernardino County Museum Association is planning a special 10-day trip, “Trains and Canyons of the Southwest,” on October 3 through 12, 2012. A tour information presentation is scheduled for Thursday, January 19at the County Museum in Redlands.

Working in conjunction with Collette Vacations, the 10-day trip will explore the Southwest, highlighting Scottsdale, Phoenix, the Verde Canyon Railroad, Jerome, Sedona, the Grand Canyon Railway, and Santa Fe, culminating in a visit to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Rates are available for single, double, and triple accommodations and include round trip airfare from Ontario International Airport.

The presentation is free but guests are asked to call Suzy Collyer at (909) 798-9133 to make advance reservations for the Thursday evening information session.

The San Bernardino County Museum is at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. If assistive listening devices or other auxiliary aids are needed in order to participate in museum exhibits or programs, requests should be made through Museum Visitor Services at least three business days prior to your visit. Visitor Services’ telephone number is 909-307-2669 ext. 229 or (TDD) 909-792-1462.