San Diego River Park
An organization dedicated to enhancing the San Diego River and working toward
the establishment of a river-long park, from the headwaters in the mountains
near Julian, California, to the Pacific Ocean in the community of Ocean Beach in
the City of San Diego. The San Diego Sea to Sea Trail will connect with the Park
near the headwaters of the San Diego River.
San Dieguito River Park
is the agency responsible for creating a natural open space park - a 55-mile
corridor - in the San Dieguito River Valley. The Park will someday extend from
the ocean at Del Mar to Volcan Mountain, just north of Julian. Once both the San
Diego Sea to Sea Trail and the SDRP trail systems are finished, they will link
up 55 miles inland, forming a giant loop.
Hiking and Trails:
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Afoot and Afield in San
Diego County
This is a book by Jerry Schad, recognized expert on the Southern California
outdoors. Jerry is also an accomplished astronomical and sky photographer.
Visit his web site for more information.
Mission Trails
Centrally located and only eight miles northeast of downtown San Diego, Mission
Trails Regional Park encompasses nearly 5,800 acres of both natural and
recreational developed land. There are plans afoot to link the San Diego Sea to
Sea Trail with the Mission Trails system via Sycamore Canyon, southeast of
Poway.
Pacific Crest Trail
The PCT spans 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada through three western states. It
reveals the beauty of the desert, unfolds the glaciated expanses of the Sierra
Nevada, and provides commanding vistas of volcanic peaks and glaciers in the
Cascade Range. The Trail also passes through historic mining sites and evidence
of man’s endless quest for natural resources. The San Diego Sea to Sea Trail
crosses the PCT just east of Lake Cuyamaca.
San Diego County Trails Council
SDCTC is an all-volunteer trails advocacy organization. Members include
equestrians, mountain bikers, hikers and other individuals and clubs concerned
about environmental issues, resource protection and outdoor recreational
opportunities. SDCTC’s goal is to maintain a balance with the
environment while encouraging the development of an interconnecting regional
trails system linking public and private lands. With over 20 years of
experience, SDCTC’s efforts have significantly enhanced trail development
opportunities, environmental and trail education, and advocacy.
Backpackinglight.com
An excellent site for those into the growing ‘pack light’ genre, and who
deplore the consumerism of much of the outdoors equipment industry.
Desert:
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All about the California Desert
Anza-Borrego A to Z
A detailed guide to the place names and history of the Anza-Borrego desert
region. More than just a place names guide, author Diana Lindsay brings the
history of the area to life through entries that chronicle the fascinating
people, places, and things that have shaped the region.
Organizations:
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The Nature Conservancy
of California
National Wildlife
Federation
San Diego Chapter of The Sierra Club
Education and Programs:
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National Wildlife
Federation's Schoolyard Habitats® and Backyard
Wildlife Habitat™ programs
These programs will play an important role in the development of our
Environmental Learning Center.
San Diego Natural History Museum
Devoted to the diversity of the Southern California and Baja regions with
respect to the environment and nature. Learn about the evolution of the natural
world through research, exhibits and education.
San
Diego Inner City Outings (ICO)
An outstanding Sierra Club community outreach project that provides positive
wilderness experiences for urban youth. Are you looking for something very
worthwhile? Here is an opportunity!
Other Resources:
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Up-to-date listing of BLM
recreation sites in California
Mountain Lion safety
information from the California Department of Fish and Game
National Weather Service
Salton Sea
San Diego Outdoors
Check out this fun and excellent seasonal guide (6 times/year) to outdoor
activities in and around San Diego County. You will be inspired! The
publisher will send it to you for only $12/year. Mail to San Diego
Outdoors Subscriptions, 1539 Tavern Road, #121, Alpine, CA 91901.
(Check with publisher on current subscription price.)
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