Memories of Palm Canyon

The residents of Borrego Springs collect their drinking water from Palm Canyon. Hikers can enjoy a 2.9-mile loop trail from the desert floor that ascends the canyon. After a 700…

Memories of Lake Wohlford

Prior to the construction of Lake Dixon, Lake Wohlford stored the water supply for the City of Escondido. This reservoir was constructed in 1895, and holds 3500 acre-feet of water.…

Memories of Daley Ranch

The Daley Ranch and Dixon Lake could be considered as closely related. They are next-door neighbors. But there are significant differences. Much of Lake Dixon’s features can be accessed by…

Memories of Lake Poway

I don’t always bring a camera with me when I visit Lake Poway. Only 7.5 miles from my home, I find its peace and serenity soothes me and heals my…

Memories of La Jolla

There are two locations in San Diego County that produce in me thoughts of the three generations of Daynes that preceded me. The first is Scripps Ranch and Miramar Lake,…

Memories of the Tijuana River Valley

The Tijuana River Valley holds a special place in the hearts of the San Diego birding community. Here probably have been the scene of more ‘rarity’ findings than any other…

Memories of Balboa Park

There are many reasons to love Balboa Park. Anyone unfamiliar with the attractions there is truly missing out. The museums alone are worth visiting. There are 18 of them to…

Memories of Cuyamaca Mountain

On 2013-06-15, I parked at the staging area ten miles south of Julian California where Milk Ranch Road meets Route-79. The path I traveled on my bike is displayed on…

Memories of the San Luis Rey Rivermouth

I love visiting locations where streams and rivers meet the ocean. These places where freshwater and saltwater meet have the potential for life to thrive. Sadly, in San Diego County,…

Memories of Bahia Grande – Texas

The road from Brownsville to Port Isabel and South Padre Island (TX-48) crosses a low, flat plane called Bahia Grande. I traveled this road many times during my stay in…