hiking
Summer swelter prompts closure of two popular hiking areas
SAN DIEGO — With increasing summertime heat in the extended local weather forecast, two popular hiking areas in the San Diego-area backcountry will be off-limits...
Top 10 things to do in Oceanside California
Discover the top attractions in Oceanside, from the iconic pier and harbor to local museums, beaches, nature trails and family-friendly activities that make this coastal...
Supervisors OK upgrades to popular North County hiking area
REGION — County supervisors this week unanimously approved upgrades to a popular North County hiking spot near the community of Ramona and the city of...
Carlsbad family honors late patriarch with monthlong hike-a-thon
CARLSBAD — Disconnecting from devices and reconnecting with the outdoors, that’s the mission of two organizations teaming up to honor one family’s late patriarch and...
San Marcos rangers keep unique educational programs alive in parks
SAN MARCOS — Next time you visit a city park, you might think twice about what goes on behind the scenes. Rangers, paid and unpaid,...
Nature Calls: Breathing room
Life moves so fast that sometimes it’s hard to catch my breath. I know I’m lucky to live in the land of fun and sun,...