Relaxing near the San Diego River

This couple was taking a break near the San Diego River that goes through Mission Trails park on a warm New Year's Day.

On the Hill Overlooking Santa Ysabel

I shot this photo last year from the hill that you have to climb when you are hiking the Santa Ysabel Preserve from Highway 79 on the west side.

Another Cowles Mountain Photo

Here's another photo of people hiking up Cowles Mountain on New Years Day.

Hiking Up Cowles Mountain

Here is a photo I took on New Year's Day on Cowles Mountain. I took this once I reached the top. The view there is of Santee, Lakeside and you might be able to see Ramona, too. It was a little foggy that day.

Mission Trails Park

This was taken on the Rim Trail in Mission Trails Park in San Diego, CA.

Santa Ysabel Preserve

I went early on a Sunday morning there for a hike. Here is a photo at the top of the ridge a few miles from Highway 79.

They're creating a staging area off of Highway 78 for this preserve, but it's not open yet. It looks like it will be nice.

Mission Trails Park Rim Trail

I took this picture on the Rim Trail at around 3pm. f/3.5, 1/500 100ISO.

Iron Mountain Trail Head

Here is the entrance to Iron Mountain Trail. All those warning signs have to do with high heat, wildlife, car break ins, or the fact that this area has suffered with wildfires. But, when I went, I saw little evidence of the fires that passed through here and lots of new growth.