News 8 Throwback: Camping in San Diego County and Mexico in 1986
Many of these parks are still operating today and are great options for a summer vacation nearby - but with the feeling of being a world away.
Credit: KFMB Published: 3:23 PM PDT June 30, 2021 Updated: 3:23 PM PDT June 30, 2021
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. If you re thinking about camping this summer - or even if you aren t - this News 8 Throwback series might make you want to. The rules and fees may have changed, but many of these parks are still operating today and are great options for a summer vacation nearby - but with the feeling of being a world away.
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“How old were you when you went on your first hike?” he says.
It’s not rare to hear that this hike, the one they are on, is their first, said Belmonte, who is a program coordinator with Latino Outdoors San Diego.
It’s a sign, he says, of the economic, social and cultural barriers Latinos face to accessing the outdoors.
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“There are cultural misconceptions that (outdoor spaces) are only for certain people, and we are working to break those stigmas,” he said.
Latino Outdoors San Diego exposes Latino families and individuals to outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, kayaking and beach barbeques to minimize assumptions that might discourage them from exploring new spaces and hobbies.
Where to go, what to bring when it snows in San Diego County
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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) â Whenever snow settles into San Diego County, many residents tend to flock to the mountains and East County to enjoy some wintertime fun.
Places like Palomar Mountain, Mt. Laguna, Alpine, and Julian find themselves bustling and playing host to tourists, but also traffic and trash left behind by those stopping in for the snow.
With that said, there are several things to keep in mind when heading to the mountains in order to stay safe, be kind, and have fun:
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