Current Newsletter: Fall 2026

🍂 The Fall 2026 issue of CW News is here!

This issue highlights the people, programs, wildlife, and preparedness efforts that make Cuyamaca Woods such a special mountain community.

🥾 Go into the gorge with a Palomar District Backcountry Ranger and see what it takes to patrol demanding trails, assist hikers, respond to emergencies, and protect public lands.

🔥 Stay prepared for wildfire and other emergencies with updates from the Cuyamaca Woods Fire Safe Council, information about the new Pony Express HQ community alert system, Cal Fire’s recommended emergency apps, and a closer look at the aircraft and crews available to respond when fire threatens the backcountry.

🐿️ Enjoy the lighter side of mountain life with a feature on our Western Gray Squirrels, gardening advice for growing lilacs in Julian, and news from the CW Garden Club.

🎣 Catch up on local events and community life, including the Dusty Britches Memorial “Kids Fishin’ in the Pines” Derby and highlights from the 2026 Cuyamaca Woods picnic, where more than 90 neighbors gathered with local first responders for food, games, and fun.

📖 Read the Fall 2026 CW News and stay connected with what’s happening in Cuyamaca Woods.