Palomar Mountain News

We’ve had the joy of caring for our grandkids quite a bit lately and they sure love to play in a park!  It made me think of how important it is to keep Palomar Mountain State Park open for them – and their kids!

Wondering how many folks out there might feel the same way?

How much is it worth to YOU to have this absolutely wonderful, 2000 acre park remain open long-term?  A wonderful team of volunteers to ‘Save Our State Park’ is set up to take your pledges or donations.

A dollar a day? A dollar a week?  A dollar a month?  Whatever works for you.

You decide what it is worth for your great grandkids to be able to fish in Doane Pond, and hike and picnic under those fabulous cedars and oaks!

Just an idea that I thought worth sharing.  Click for a link for info to become a Charter Supporter.

Bonnie Phelps

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   Click for the details!  These volunteers are doing a GREAT job to keep the State Park open!  Thanks to ALL!

It is that time of year again!  Click for another great article passed on by Rosemary Johnston.

And, our ‘Wildlife’ link will take you to some photos taken of snakes on the Mountain, too!

Lightening strikes last Friday took out the phone service for many on Palomar.  ATT crews have been working around the clock to get the five different locations repaired.  They said that most of you should have service now, but don’t be surprised if it goes out again during their repairs. They thank you for your patience and are doing their very best to have everyone back up and running as soon as possible.

We happened to be on the right side of the damage so phones didn’t miss a beat.   Would you like to catch up on some calls?  Pop by!  We have unlimited long distance on a couple of lines.  You are welcome to pop by and make yourself at home.

Bonnie and Don

From: Palomar Mountain State Park [mailto:palomar.mountain.state.park@gmail.com]

CLOSURE UPDATE: The proposal to keep Palomar open has been approved by State Parks’ Accounting & Budgets Division and is awaiting signature by Ruth Coleman, Director of California Parks and Recreation. Once she signs it, Palomar will be permitted to stay open as long as Friends of Palomar Mountain State Park continues to raise money to cover the deficit between the park’s revenue and expenses. For details, visit savepalomar.org

Thank you!

Staff and Volunteers at Palomar Mountain State Park

From: Palomar Mountain State Park [mailto:palomar.mountain.state.park@gmail.com]

Campgrounds are being prepared for re-opening sometime this month. We’ll keep you posted, or you can check periodically with ReserveAmerica.

Thank you!

Staff and Volunteers at Palomar Mountain State Park

From: Palomar Mountain State Park [mailto:palomar.mountain.state.park@gmail.com]

Earth Day at Palomar CANCELLED –  Due to a weather prediction of snow in the forecast, Earth Day at Palomar Mountain State Park (Saturday April 14) has been cancelled. We’ll let you know when the next special event will be taking place.

Thank you!

Staff and Volunteers at Palomar Mountain State Park

From: Lina Mendenhall [mailto:linasmiles2@yahoo.com] Do you know anyone who needs a gas stove?

It’s about 15 years old. Doesn’t look brand new, but isn’t trashed either. It has 4 burners and a self-cleaning oven. White.

Free!

Lina  760 742-0630

Rick Barclay here. Sorry for the confusion in our original Earth Day announcement. If you clicked the link to learn more or sign up, you were taken to an old page in our website’s archives. We’ve corrected this, so please try again! Visit http://www.palomarsp.org/earthday   Thank you!

Palomar Mountain State Park “Earth Day – Clean Up & Restoration”Saturday, April 14, 2012 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Volunteers needed. Activities will include trail maintenance, grooming a 100 year old apple orchard, clearing cattail from Doane pond, eradicating non-native plants and painting the amphitheater. All ages welcome, no experience required. Free parking and free lunch provided to volunteers. For more information and to sign up, call 760-742-3462, or visit http://www.palomarsp.org/earthday

Thank you,

Rick Barclay

O: 800-513-9962  H: 951-302-7058
Chairman – Friends of Palomar Mountain State Park Committee, CRSPIA  http://www.savepalomar.org/
Unit Coordinator – Palomar Mountain SP Volunteer Trail Maintenance Unit  http://www.palomarsp.org/