Feature articles highlight a current topic which may not have been covered in the newsletter. You will find older articles in the archives, along with copies of the newsletters. The current newsletter is only available to RTA members.
18 Feb 2004
Public Agencies Provide Update on Trails Affected by Firestorm 2003
A Special meeting sponsored by San Diego Mountain Bike Association gathered representatives from several of our local public lands, including City of SD (Mission Trails), Cleveland National Forest, State Parks (Cuyamaca), and County Parks & Open Space Preserves (Mt. Gower, Simon, El Capitan, etc). They reported on the extent of damages, discussed criticality of STAYING OFF BURNED SOIL, informed us about the HIDDEN DANGERS of tree roots which kept on burning, as well as re-opening schedule. Click here for a complete report of notes taken at the meeting together with links to web sites to learn how you can help re-open our public trails.
2 Feb 2004
Another Eagle Scout Project Completed!
Eagle Scout candidate Greg Boruff of Troup 679 has completed a kiosk at Holly Oaks Park. Here’s a photo of Greg taken by his Scoutmaster Greg Creswell, proudly standing with the finished product. He managed all aspects of planning, construction and labor (his fellow Troup members!), submitting a proposal and estimate to RTA for approval and which RTA then funded. The kiosk will serve to provide community information related to the Park, it’s use and reservation / schedule information for the equestrian arena (constructed by RTA members and the only public arena in Ramona).
16 Jan 2004
Homeowners Told Insurance Covers
Injuries on Horse Trails
Rancho Santa Fe – The homeowners association assured residents yesterday that its insurance policy will cover any claims resulting from riding injuries on horse trails that cross private property. The issue of insurance for horse trails became controversial… more…
11 Jan 2004
Tours of Burned Areas Offer Lessons for the Future
Escondido - Dorothy Klitzing pointed out an oak tree that sits off the East Ridge trail at Daley Ranch – half of it charred and brown, the other side green and healthy. She called it evidence of how swiftly the Paradise Fire moved through the area – engulfing only part of a tree before it marched on. more…