Sign up for our eNewsletterBy Jay Wilson Summer recap During the summer, the Visitor Center enjoyed a facelift on the second floor of the Exhibit Hall with the unveiling of two new exhibits: The “Wonderful Wildlife of Mission Trails,” with its two 42-inch touchscreen monitors depicting spectacular photographs and information for a wide variety of the wildlife of Mission […]
By Jay Wilson In October, the Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) resumes its mountain bike series for beginning riders. Join ranger Araceli Dominguez and MTRP Foundation administrative assistant and member of the San Diego Mountain Bike Association Maggie Holloway on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. at the East Fortuna Staging Area (west end of […]
By Jay Wilson Two new exhibits The “Wildlife of Mission Trails,” with its two 42-inch touchscreen monitors, and “Wildland Fires,” featuring a video emphasizing the danger of flying embers from wildland fires, are the newest exhibits on display upstairs in the Exhibit Hall of the Visitor Center. Touch the wildlife monitor and you can select […]
By Jay Wilson Mission Trails says goodbye to a great Senior Ranger. For the past two years, Andy Quinn has served as an outstanding Senior Ranger for Mission Trails Regional Park. Unfortunately for us, he has accepted a new position as a district manager for the San Diego County’s Park and Recreation Department, which he […]
By Jay Wilson “Connecting with Nature” was the theme of the 14th annual Explore Mission Trails Day on May 21. Over 3,000 families and friends participated from the Visitor Center to the East Fortuna Staging Area. There were the ever-popular pony rides; you could climb the rock wall; take a guided nature walk; check out […]
By Jay Wilson Explore Mission Trails Day “Connecting with Nature” is the theme for the 2016 Explore Mission Trails Day to be held on Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This popular event features free guided nature walks, talks and programs throughout the park, including live animals and special programs for children.
By Jay Wilson 5-Peak Challenge Over 2,000 hikers have registered as having successfully completed the 5-Peak Challenge since it was initiated on Nov. 7, 2015. Every day at least one person stops by Visitor Center to claim their certificate and to receive a lapel pin and a $10 A-16 coupon. A great 5-Peak Challenge T-shirt […]
By Jay Wilson The Explore Mission Trails Day (EMTD) on May 21 is not far away. Mark your calendars for a fun-filled day at the park. Behind the scenes, MTRP Foundation staff and key volunteers are already hard at work. It takes about eight months of planning by a dedicated staff to stage this event, […]
By Jay Wilson Each February, awards are given to the top volunteers for the previous year. Those honored for 2015 are
By Jay Wilson Mountain biking in Mission Trails Explore Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) on your mountain bike. The first Saturday of each month (weather permitting), join Ranger Araceli Dominguez and Maggie Holloway, the MTRP Foundation’s Administrative Assistant and member of the San Diego Mountain Bike Association (SDMBA), for a two-hour guided nature ride.