Most visitors to Cuyamaca Rancho State Park see the reservoir, hike Cuyamaca and Stonewall peaks, and visit Green Valley, but fewer set out for the East Mesa, which is strange because this area ...
It always feels like a treat to drive up to the Cuyamaca Mountains, passing by the campgrounds, open space and farms on state Route 79. And luckily, the destination for the drive this week was just as ...
Breathtaking natural beauty; over 2100 plant species, 500 species of birds, and a countless number of reptiles and mammals. San Diego County is blessed with 4,261 square miles of biologically diverse ...
Prior the 2003 Cedar Fire, the Cuyamaca Mountains in general, and this area in particular, had a beautiful forest of mature shady oaks and tall pines, with occasional openings of grassy meadows. The ...
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Create custom walking paths ahead of your next outdoor excursion. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac You can get rich topographical hiking maps of local trails and U.S. national parks on your iPhone, ...
Kickstart a year of outdoor adventure with a guided hike — or a wintry dip in the ocean — at one of San Diego County’s state parks on New Year’s Day. California state parks are offering dozens of ...