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VIDEO: Conquering ‘El Cap’ 100 Times

| 10:27 AM

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It’s easily one of San Diego County’s most difficult trails. “In a word, it’s treacherous,” said Park Ranger Kyle Icke. But that hasn’t stopped avid hiker Jim Carretta from attempting to conquer El Cajon Mountain 100 times.

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6 Tips to Keep Ticks Off

| 12:32 PM

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Finally! The sun is back and you’ve been itching to get outside for a hike. Just remember, it’s tick season in San Diego County, and you need to protect yourself and your pets.

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12 Trails to Try in 2017

| 9:18 AM

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County Parks has so many trails, it’s hard to know where to begin. We connected with Scott Turner, outdoor enthusiast, Modern Hiker contributor and co-author for the next edition of “Afoot & Afield in San Diego County” to get a short list of our trails to try in the New Year. Here are his recommendations, by month, at County parks and preserves across San Diego.

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Credit: Scott Turner

Featured Park: Santa Ysabel County Preserves

| 8:52 AM

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Explore Santa Ysabel County Preserve before lacing up your hiking boots, strapping on your bike helmet or saddling up for a horseback ride on more than 17.5 miles of trails. Supervising Park Ranger Michael Hubbell takes you off the beaten path with this Q&A on the ecologically diverse County park.