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Residents in the Julian-Cuyamaca Fire Protection District (JCFPD) have voted to join the San Diego County Fire Authority, bringing full-time professional firefighting and paramedic service to the popular East County tourist destinations. Julian was the last community in San Diego County to rely on volunteers for fire protection.
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Yes, San Diego is known for its nearly perfect weather, but we get snow here in the region, too! Here’s how we keep the roads safe for you when things get icy.
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If a three-mile hike to the summit with some steep inclines isn’t for you, you can virtually hike to the summit for spectacular views from the desert to the coast right here!
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William Heise County Park in Julian offers more than 10 miles of picturesque hiking trails. We’ve highlighted a one-mile stretch, the Cedar Trail, that will get your heart pumping, given you go try it out after watching the virtual version of it!
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Explore Santa Ysabel County Preserve before lacing up your hiking boots, strapping on your bike helmet or saddling up for a horseback ride on more than 17.5 miles of trails. Supervising Park Ranger Michael Hubbell takes you off the beaten path with this Q&A on the ecologically diverse County park.
