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Emigrant Canyon

Road to Death Valley National Park High Country Reopens

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Emigrant Canyon Road, the lone paved route to Death Valley National Park’s high‑country Wildrose area, is open again after long‑term repairs, restoring public access to cooler summer camping and hiking just as valley‑floor temperatures often top 100 °F.
Oscar Olea

Veteran San Diego climber Oscar Olea dies after fall at Mission Trails Regional Park

Climbing, News
Oscar Olea, a fixture of San Diego’s climbing community, died April 10, 2025, from injuries he suffered in a fall at Mission Trails Regional Park.
Chuckwalla Mountain Wilderness

Trump Administration Wants to Open Chuckwalla National Monument to Mining

Conservation, News
Outdoors enthusiasts and environmental groups are alarmed after a leaked Interior  Department draft outlined options for carving thousands of acres out of six Western national…
Logging Truck

Trump Administration Fast‑Tracks Large-Scale Logging in Southern California Forests

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The Trump administration has cleared the way for commercial logging on nearly 113 million acres of National Forest System (NFS) land—roughly 59 percent of all U.S. national forests—under a new emergency order that targets large swaths of Southern California’s public lands.
Pineknot Campground

Pineknot Campground – Big Bear Lake

SoCal Campground Guides
Pineknot Campground is a developed campground in the San Bernardino Mountains near Big Bear Lake, offering 47 reservable sites nestled among fir, pine, and oak trees at an elevation of approximately 6,900 feet.
Cahuilla Mountain Trail

Cahuilla Mountain Trail Guide

Hiking Trails
Cahuilla Mountain Trail is a moderately difficult 6-mile out-and-back hike in the San Jacinto Ranger District near Idyllwild, California.

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San Diego Mountain Biking Guide

This guide covers the best places to mountain bike in San Diego, from coastal reserves to back country recreation area.
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Anza-Borrego Off-Road Trails Guide

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, located on the eastern side of San Diego County, is the crown jewel in San Diego’s off-road offerings.
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Mount Laguna Camping Guide

Guide to campgrounds and dispersed camping near Mount Laguna in San Diego’s eastern mountains.
Point Vicente Sunset

11 Best Sunset Hikes in Los Angeles 

Whether you want to enjoy the illuminated cityscape or watch the sun sink below the horizon of the Pacific Ocean, here are 11 of the best sunset hikes in Los Angeles. 
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Santa Barbara Glamping Guide

Guide to the best glamping in Santa Barbara, from cozy cabins to yurts, RVs and safari tents.
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San Diego Snow Guide: Where to find snow in San Diego County

San Diego’s mountains receive snowfall each year and are a terrific place to explore in the winter.

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