Backcountry Horsemen of California
A non-profit organization made up of individuals from throughout the state who are dedicated to conserving backcountry wilderness and protecting stock users’ historic use of wilderness trails and forage.
http://www.bchc.com/
Backpackinglight.com
An excellent site for those into the growing ‘pack light’ genre, and who deplore the consumerism of much of the outdoors equipment industry.
http://www.backpackinglight.com/
Million Volunteers
Backpacker magazine is looking for one million volunteers to help overhaul all of America’s trails. Sign up and not only do you get to be a part of a worthwhile national cause, you also get a free Million Volunteers patch, and your name on the Web site.
http://www.backpacker.com/million/home/0,4338,,00.html
Outdoors Club
OutdoorsClub.org is a member-run organization geared for the individual. The Web site helps members organize events as well as foster a sense of community. The California chapter revolves mainly around Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego.
http://www.outdoorsclub.org
Salton Sea
If you want to keep up with the controversy surrounding the conservation efforts of the Salton Sea, then this is the site for you.
http://www.saltonseainfo.com/
San Diego County Trails Council
SDCTC is an all-volunteer trails advocacy organization. Members include equestrians, mountain bikers, hikers and other individuals and clubs concerned about environmental issues, resource protection and outdoor recreational opportunities. SDCTC’s goal is to maintain a balance with the environment while encouraging the development of an interconnecting regional trails system linking public and private lands. With over 20 years of experience, SDCTC’s efforts have significantly enhanced trail development opportunities, environmental and trail education, and advocacy.
http://www.sdctc.com/
San Diego Cyclo-Vets
San Diego Cyclo-Vets is incorporated to preserve, develop and administer the sport of amateur bicycle racing at the masters-age, under the permit of the United States Cycling Federation. Located in San Diego for over 13 years, Cyclo-Vets has over 300 members across the US, and is the nation’s Best Masters Club, having won the US Cycling Federation’s “Team Challenge Trophy” every year since its creation!
http://www.cyclo-vets.org
San Diego Hiking Club
Founded in 1990 with over 100 fun and energetic members. The Club leads weekend outings including day hikes, overnight car camps and backpacking trips. Destinations include beaches, foothills, mountains and deserts. Adventure trips have gone further afield to places such as the Grand Canyon, High Sierra, and also to Colorado and Utah for hiking, river rafting, and canoeing.
http://www.sdwilderness.org/San_Diego_Hiking_Club.htm
San Diego Mountain Biking Association
SDMBA is a nonprofit, volunteer organization representing the interests of off-road bicyclists and other non-motorized trail users in San Diego County. If you’re a biker in San Diego, you should be a member.
http://www.sdmba.com/
Sierra Club – San Diego Chapter
The Sierra Club is one of the world’s largest and most respected conservation organizations. Meetings and outings are open to members and interested non-members.
http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/home/index.asp
Two Horse Enterprises
Bonnie Davis has been active in the acquisition, development, maintenance and preservation of trails, open space and horsecamps for over 30 years. Her business is dedicated to low impact, environmentally sensitive trail riding and horsecamping, providing the latest and most current information on where to find available trails and horsecamps - nationwide - for all levels of trail riders and horsecampers from the first-time trail rider to the seasoned pro.
http://www.extendinc.com/twohorse/