California Wilderness Coalition
Hike Name: Painted Canyon/Ladder Canyon Trail Name of area/general location: Mecca Hills Wilderness, approximately 35 miles east/southeast of Palm Springs (about a 1.25-hour drive). Land Acknowledgement: This trail is located…
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By Chris Morrill, Executive Director Earlier this month, the Department of Interior (DOI) unveiled a new agreement with a coalition of local tribes that will formalize “co-management” of the restored…
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By Chris Morrill, Executive Director Last month, I wrote about how impactful it is to visit our public lands with friends, family and colleagues. It forges meaningful connections that aren’t…
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Hike Name: Grass Lake via Jamison Creek Trail (Forest Service Trail Number 11E13) Name of area/general location: Plumas National Forest, Graeagle, CA Land Acknowledgement: This trail is located on the…
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By Chris Morrill, Executive Director For the past two years, many of our worlds have shrunk dramatically. The “bubble” of people with whom we’ve been able to connect has been…
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Hike Name: San Antonio Falls Trail Name of area/general location: San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, Angeles National Forest Land Acknowledgement: This trail is located in the ancestral homeland and tradition…
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Below, in the shadow of Mount San Gorgonio (the highest peak in Southern California) lies the enchanting perennial stream known as Mission Creek. Surrounding this incredible desert gem is the…
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CalWild does its best not to just protect new public lands, but make sure they continue to be managed well into the future. That takes diligence and consistent engagement. In…
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