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Education, training, and experiences to promote preventative mental health solutions that inspire wellness in the digital age 🌿 #natureunplugged

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Saturday’s hike at Santa Margarita County Preserve was amazing! We had multiple river crossings, which you don’t see often on a Southern California trail. 🥾

Thank you to the San Diego County Park Rangers who led the way and to our sponsors for making it such a good one. 💚

Two more hikes this weekend:

Saturday, Oct 17, 9am: Dictionary Hill County Preserve (2.1 miles, moderate)
Sunday, Oct 18, 9am: Mt. Woodson Gateway County Preserve, bonus hike (4 miles round trip, moderate to strenuous)

Can’t make it in person? Join the Hike-A-Thon and log miles wherever you are through October 31.

Link in bio.

@aarpca @drbronner @livewell_sd @sandiegoparks @californiavolunteers @dgcattorneys @nekterjuicebar @fjallravenofficial @sdcountyparkssociety @goodwillsandiego @usd_outdooradventures

#HikeAThon2026 #NatureUnplugged #hikeathon #SantaMargaritaPreserve #DictionaryHill #MtWoodson #SDCountyParks #SeeYouOutThere #Nature #MentalHealth #Wellness by @natureunplugged

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🥾 Hike-A-Thon Hike #3.1 (Bonus Hike)
📅 Sunday, Oct. 18 at 9 a.m.
📍Mt. Woodson Gateway County Preserve, 16286 CA-67, Ramona, CA 92065

FREE Parking at the Mt. Woodson Gateway County Preserve for this hike! Meet the group near the Mt. Woodson trailhead near Parking Area A (the southwest corner of the lot). Nature Unplugged will be leading this out-and-back hike which is about 4 miles round-trip with an elevation gain of roughly 1,200 to 1,500 feet. It is rated as moderate to strenuous.

Phone: (858) 513-4737 | sdparks.org

#hikesandiego #mtwoodson #ExploreSanDiego taken in San Diego, California by @natureunplugged

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🥾 Hike-A-Thon Hike #3
📅 Saturday, October 17 at 9 a.m.
📍 Dictionary Hill County Preserve, Ivy St., east of Ramona Ave., Spring Valley, CA

Dictionary Hill features a 2.1-mile trail with 360-degree views of San Diego and a rare butterfly ecosystem at the top. The hike is considered moderate, with an elevation of 565 feet, taking about 1-2 hours to complete. Meet at the kiosk at 2036 S Barcelona St, Spring Valley, CA 91977.

Park: (619) 644-5492 | sdparks.org

#hikesandiego #springvalley #ExploreSanDiego taken in San Diego, California by @natureunplugged

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World Mental Health Day is this Saturday, October 10. To mark it, we're hosting a free online workshop on Friday about protecting your mental health in a world designed to hold your attention.

Nature Unplugged Advocate Certification Workshop
Friday, October 9, 12:00 to 1:00 pm PT
Online and free, open to everyone

In one hour you'll learn how smart devices and social media are built to keep you scrolling. You'll also hear what the research says about "nature doses," get practical tools for healthier boundaries with tech, and leave with your Nature Unplugged Advocate Certification.

The workshop is part of our annual Hike-A-Thon. You can still sign up to hike with us this month.

Space is limited. Register at the link in our bio.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #NatureUnplugged #DigitalWellness #MentalHealthAwareness #HikeAThon #GreenTimeOverScreenTime #PreventativeMentalHealth #DigitalDetox @aarpca @goodwillsandiego @sandiegoparks @usd_outdooradventures @bewellusd by @natureunplugged

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Saturday's kickoff at beautiful Los Peñasquitos Canyon County Preserve was a great way to start the Hike-A-Thon. 🥾

Thank you to our partners at County of San Diego Parks and Recreation and California Volunteers for joining us for Community Climate Action Day, and to our speakers: Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel, Sunshine Swinford of California Volunteers, Anthony Richardson and Park Ranger Katrina Gates of County Parks and Recreation. 🌿

Thanks also to everyone who came out to hike and volunteer.

The Hike-A-Thon runs through October 31, and it's not too late to join. Log miles wherever works for you: a trail, your neighborhood, a family walk, a hike with your dog. Every mile and every dollar raised funds mental health programs for schools and communities across North America. 🌎

Next guided hike: this Saturday, October 10, at 9am at Santa Margarita County Preserve. 📍

👉 Register today! Link in bio

@aarpca @drbronner @livewell_sd @sandiegoparks @californiavolunteers @dgcattorneys @fjallravenofficial @sdcountyparkssociety @goodwillsandiego @usd_outdooradventures #nature #natureunplugged #seeyououtthere #explore #mentalhealth #wellness #hikeathon #outdoors #hikeathon taken in Los Penasquitos Ranch House by @natureunplugged

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It’s here! Day 1 of the Nature Unplugged Hike-A-Thon, and we’re so excited to have you with us. 😎🥾🌱

All month long, October 1 to 31, you can log miles from anywhere, whether that’s a mountain trail or a walk around your neighborhood. Every mile helps bring preventative mental health programs to schools and communities that need them.

Free guided hikes with San Diego County Parks kick off this Saturday, Oct 3, at Los Peñasquitos Ranch House, and we’d love to see you there!

Register at the link in our bio.

More green time, less screen time. Let’s go!

#HikeAThon #NatureUnplugged #GreenTimeOverScreenTime #PreventativeMentalHealth #DigitalDetox @aarpca @dgcattorneys @goodwillsandiego @sandiegoparks @usd_outdooradventures @bewellusd taken in Encinitas, California by @natureunplugged

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16 days ago

Tomorrow's the day! The 2026 Nature Unplugged Hike-A-Thon kicks off October 1 and runs through the 31st. If you haven't registered yet, now's the time. 🥾

Whether you're hitting the trail solo, with friends, family, or your dog, every mile and every dollar funds mental health programs for schools and communities across North America. 🌎

👉 Register today. Link in bio.

@aarpca @drbronner @livewell_sd @sandiegoparks @fjallravenofficial @blenders @sdcountyparkssociety @goodwillsandiego @usd_outdooradventures #nature #natureunplugged #seeyououtthere #explore #mentalhealth #wellness #hikeathon #outdoors #hikeathon taken in Encinitas, California by @natureunplugged

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18 days ago

If you're looking for a little more green time and a little less screen time, join the Nature Unplugged Hike-A-Thon. It's not too late to sign up.

📅 Hike-A-Thon runs October 1–31, 2026

📍 Log miles wherever works for you: a trail, your neighborhood, a family walk, a hike with your dog 🐾

Every mile and every dollar raised funds mental health programs for schools in San Diego and communities across North America 🌎

Raffles, challenges, leaderboards, and sponsor prizes run all month to keep it interesting 🎁

👉 Register today. Link in bio.

@aarpca @drbronner @livewell_sd @sandiegoparks @fjallravenofficial @blenders @sdcountyparkssociety @goodwillsandiego @usd_outdooradventures #nature #natureunplugged #seeyououtthere #explore #mentalhealth #wellness #hikeathon #outdoors #hikeathon taken in Encinitas, California by @natureunplugged

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Sometimes the easiest way to meet someone is to start walking (and talking).

On Saturday, October 3, the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation team is kicking off its 2026 Hike-A-Thon at Los Peñasquitos Ranch House.

The free, family-friendly morning will include nature and wellness activities, a speaker program, and a ranger-led 1.5-mile hike along Peñasquitos Creek. The group will even bring trash bags along for a trail cleanup.

There’s something about being outside together that makes conversation feel a little easier. You’re moving, noticing what’s around you, and sharing an experience with people you may not have known when you arrived.

📅 Saturday, October 3 ⏰ 9 a.m.–2 p.m. 📍 Los Peñasquitos Ranch House 🥾 Ranger-led hike begins at 10 a.m. 🌱 Free and family-friendly

Come for the hike, stay for the Nature & Wellness Fair, or get involved in one of the climate action service projects happening throughout the morning.

You never know who you might meet when you take the first step.

🔗 https://www.sdparks.org/hike-a-thon/ by @natureunplugged

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Screen time keeps climbing, and so does the toll it takes on how we feel. The Hike-A-Thon sets aside one month to reverse that: more green time and less screen time.

📅 October 1–31, 2026

You don't need to be a hiker. A walk around the block counts. So does a family outing, a stroll with your dog, a slow lap around the neighborhood, or an afternoon on a local trail. Every mile adds up, and every dollar raised funds mental health programs for schools and communities that need them.

We walk through exactly how to register in the video above, step by step.

Register now. Link in bio. 🥾

@aarpca @drbronner @livewell_sd @sandiegoparks @fjallravenofficial @blenders @sdcountyparkssociety @goodwillsandiego @usd_outdooradventures #nature #natureunplugged #seeyououtthere #explore #mentalhealth #wellness #hikeathon #outdoors #hikingdogsofinstagram #hikeathon taken in Encinitas, California by @natureunplugged

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What can you expect at the 2026 @natureunplugged Hike-A-Thon?

Throughout October, you can:
🥾 Hike, walk or run anywhere and log your miles
🥾 Join six free, ranger-led hikes with @sdparks

Kick-Off Event + Hike #1 | Oct 3, 9am–2pm at Los Peñasquitos Ranch House
Hike #2 | Oct 10, 9am at Santa Margarita County Preserve
Hike #3 | Oct 17, 9am at Dictionary Hill County Preserve
Bonus Hike | Oct 18, 9am at Mt. Woodson Gateway County Preserve
Hike #4 | Oct 24, 9am at Annie’s Canyon & San Elijo Nature Center
Hike #5 | Oct 31, 10am at San Dieguito Park

Events are free and open to all. Learn more and register at link in bio! taken in San Dieguito County Park by @natureunplugged

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The @natureunplugged Hike-A-Thon is almost here! Let’s start moving and practice Live Well, Unplugged! challenge #4.

Swipe for a list of 8 free events and activities where you can get active and prepare for the hike-a-thon – don’t forget to warm up and cool down!

Find all details linked in bio! #LiveWellSD by @natureunplugged

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