Hello Hikers!

I hope everyone a good Fourth of July weekend and had an extra day off to do some hiking. It looks like this week is going to bring us a thick marine layer and some cooler temps along the coast and valley areas, so go outside and play!

The Times of San Diego reports some great news for Border Field State Park and the Tijuana River Valley area. The new state budget and other sources will provide funds to improve the road into the State Park, which is often flooded and unusable during the rainy season. Furthermore, funding is also being allocated to address cleaning up trash and tires that pollute the river and surrounding valley both in Tijuana and in the US. This is especially timely news since this year we are predicted to have a very wet El Nino year, since rain water causes the river to swell and carries trash downstream and throughout the river valley area. Hopefully these efforts will help protect sensitive habitats near the river like the Tijuana Estuary, and will improve

Next Saturday evening, check out the Wildlife Night Hike at Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve. A moderately paced walk on flat ground. Do bring insect repellant and a flashlight. Enjoy the Preserve at night. On past walks we’ve seen Mule Deer, bats, tarantulas, owls, and more. Meet at the kiosk near the corner of Park Village Road and Camino del Sur Rd. in Rancho Peñasquitos, 92129. For more information, visit the Friends of Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve’s Events guide, or visit our Events Page to find even more upcoming hikes and events.

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Have a good week!