Last Sunday, I woke up with the dawn and broke like the wind to get in a solid walkabout. I initially had my eyes on a Cuyamaca walkabout, which has become my go-to for a longer, more involved hike that also features good views and a splash of fall color. But for a variety of …
If you spend any time on social media, you have seen countless list articles highlighting the "BEST HIKES IN (PICK A LOCATION)." They've popped up like mushrooms after rainstorms in the last few years, and it seems like everybody is chipping in. I myself have indulged in writing a few of these articles here, here, and here. They …
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I love the Palomar Mountains. When faced with that question of "what is your favorite hike," I always try to demure and say that it's like picking a favorite child. But let's be honest here. I do have a favorite child, and it is Palomar. It doesn't matter if it's the State Park or Cleveland National …
Stroll through any corner of San Diego County on a warm spring day, and you'll likely encounter a potent cocktail of intoxicating scents no matter where you go. The relatively unsung olfactory experience of the county's open spaces often proves to be the chief pleasure on many hikes, with hundreds of different plants releasing their …
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