These hikes from Maura Fox’s Hike of the Week column can be found in Julian, Poway, Santee and other East County communities.

Rough Rider State Park sits in the embrace of North Dakota’s badlands like a well-kept secret, overshadowed by its famous neighbor Theodore Roosevelt National Park but matching it scenic ...

Lamar, a hidden gem tucked away in southeastern Colorado, offers that perfect blend of small-town charm and unexpected delights that make you wonder why you haven’t visited sooner. When most people ...