It looks like as of Sunday the Banner Fire in Julian is 100% contained. Hooray! Cal Fire reports 2 residences and 1 outbuilding were destroyed, and a total of 217 acres burned. A huge thank you to all the firefighters and emergency personnel who put their lives on the line to protect us all! From what I can tell by looking at this map of the burn area, Volcan Mountain was well out of the way, but it looks like the Old Banner Toll Road was probably hit.
The Union Tribune has an article on the reopening of the Sweetwater Reservoir trail. A temporary solution to protect fairy shrimp which have become active in newly formed vernal pools has been put in place. Boardwalks have been built over the affected areas and will provide a protected cover for five years, by which time the trail will need to be rerouted around the affected areas.
It looks like next weekend should be a bit cooler (and hopefully less humid) than this weekend was, so start planning your hike now! If you’re up for a long one, Daley Ranch has a ten mile hike scheduled with Naturalist Bill Sherrard. Check out the City of Escondido web site for more information, or visit our Events page to find other upcoming activities.
If its still too hot for hiking, check out some of these deals you can get from Amazon Local for cooler outdoor activities (some of these deals have limited quantities available, so if you see something you’re interested in grab it fast ):
- Stand-Up Paddleboarding at Surfari Surf School starting at $25
- Whale-Watching and Nature Tour starting at $31
- Sportfishing Trip with The Long Run Sportfishing starting at $245
Regardless of the weather, Amazon has some great deals on camping and hiking gear to help you get the most out of your summer:
- $5 off 8×8 E-Z Up Shades
- Up to 50% Off Coleman Camping Gear
- Up to 40% Off Select Women’s Hiking Tops
- Up to 40% Off Select Men’s Hiking Tops
- Up to 30% Off Select Men’s Hiking Socks
- Up to 30% Off Select Camp Seating
- Up to 30% Off Select Air Mattresses & Accessories
- Save Up to 20% on BOB Strollers
Have a good week!
