'Loved to death': An increase in visitors raises concerns at Los Peñasquitos Canyon
The Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve saw an increase in users during the pandemic, many of whom were unaware of the rules of the protected space.
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The Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve saw an increase in users during the pandemic, many of whom were unaware of the rules of the protected space.
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