Hiker Shot, Robbed in Valley of the Moon in Jacumba Wilderness
A hiker was shot and robbed Wednesday while hiking in the Jacumba Wilderness area, roughly 1,000 feet north of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Southern California Climber Dies from Fall at Red Rock Canyon
A 30-year-old climber from Southern California died on January 18 while descending a route in the Pine Creek area of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
San Diego County Parks to Increase Fees for First Time in Over a Decade
After nearly 11 years without any changes, San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation will introduce new user fees starting February 18, 2025.
Wildfire Burns Large Swath of Otay Mountain Wilderness
A fast-moving wildfire dubbed the Border 2 Fire continues to burn around Otay Mountain, in southern San Diego, prompting officials to close roads, recreation areas, and multiple public facilities.
Anza-Borrego Wildflower Viewing Guide
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is known for its spectacular spring wildflower displays, which can transform the desert landscape into a colorful tapestry of blooming annuals, perennials, and cacti.
Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area – Desert Off-Roading Guide
Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) spans roughly 85,000 acres of open desert terrain in Southern California’s Colorado Desert region, adjacent to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
Park Rangers Rescue Stranded Hiker from Steep Gully in Death Valley
Park rangers in Death Valley National Park carried out a successful rescue on January 15 after a Belgian hiker became stranded on a steep, unstable slope in Mosaic Canyon.
Exploring Stoddard Canyon Falls: A Trail Guide
Stoddard Canyon Falls is a scenic hike in Angeles National Forest that brings you to a waterfall, natural water slides and swimming holes.
Chuckwalla National Monument
Spanning over 600,000 acres of rugged desert terrain in Southern California’s Colorado Desert, Chuckwalla National Monument offers a vast expanse of dramatic canyons, ancient geologic formations, and a rich array of wildlife.
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