Monthly Multi-Group Bonfire & Potluck

Date:  Thursday, June 15, 2023

Time:  6:00-9:00 pm

Location:  Vacation Island, to the right (north) of the Paradise Point resort (previously called Pacific Princess resort)

RSVP: None....Just show up!

Event Cost:  Free (bring potluck stuff to share)

Parking:   Easy.  Ample parking on site
 

Join us for our Potluck Bonfires by the Bay!

DESCRIPTION: Monthly bonfires on the 3rd Thursday of the month for the 2022 season through October.

Bring a friend or cuddle buddy. Please also bring an entree or a side dish, and a beverage of your choice.(Alcohol is banned in Mission Bay Park). You can also help support this event by bringing a portable table, paper plates, cups, utensils, napkins or firewood, but CMG is making sure that's covered. 

WHAT TO BRING:  
  1) Potluck item.  Remember, we CAN have too many desserts, but we can never have too many meal choices and sides.  If you have a dessert you're eager to bring, lovely! But if you're on the fence, maybe think dinner, not dessert.
  2) A beach chair if you'd like to sit. Bonus points if you bring a spare for others to use!
  3) A serving utensil if your dish needs one.

DIRECTIONS: Take the 8 freeway west toward Mission Bay, exit onto Mission Bay Drive and make a right, then merge into the far left hand lane onto Ingraham Street, heading North, then make a left onto Vacation Rd as if you were heading into Paradise Point Resort (previously called Pacific Princess Resort), but then an immediate Right before entering the resort to get to the side parking lot. We’ll be on the left (West) side of parking lot by the rest rooms. (Note: we're on the WEST side of Ingraham St. Don't confuse this spot with a similar one on the east side of the street.)

Details: Join us for San Diego Social at Negociant Winery in Hillcrest We will be having a social gathering while enjoying some Wine, Food & Tastings. This is an open invitation to members or non-members and does not require an RSVP.  But it is helpful in planning the RSVP, recommend reserving your spot the sooner the better. Come meet some familiar people and some new people.

GO HOST: Steven Stowe (619-309-5674)

Meeting Location: Negociant Winery – 1263 University Avenue San Diego, CA 92111

Meeting Date & Time: Friday June 23rd, @ 6PM-8PM

Parking: There will be ample parking on the streets, just remember they will be metered.  Check the parallel street (Essex and Vermont).

Cost: Wine Flights Cost $15 for 5 Tastings. 

Time Commitment: Plan for approximately 2 hours 

Note: Here is the Yelp Link, so you can look at the menu on what varieties of wine they offer, and what bites they have available.

 NÉGOCIANT WINERY - 1263 University Ave, San Diego, California

Torrey Pines, Guy Fleming, EB Scripps Overlook, Red Butte and Razor Point Loop

When: Sat, June 24, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location:12580 N Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037

Meet:The lower parking lot by stairs leading to trail

Google Maps:https://goo.gl/maps/3SmX4JdEmk1t2feU8

Enjoy this 3.7-mile loop trail near La Jolla, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 30 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and trail running.

Length: 3.7 mi

Low Tide: 8:20 AM (some tide pools may be visible during our hike)

Elevation:     439 ft

Route type:  Loop

Hike Leader: Leo Burkhart - lenburk@pacbell.net

Mission Trails to 52 W and Back Bike Ride

Sunday, Jun 25th 

• 9:00 am Meet up at Mission Trails Parking lot (1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119)
• 9:30 am Start the Bike Ride
• 11:30 Finish the Bike Ride

Event Lead: Steven Stowe (619-309-5674)

Join us Sunday, Jun 25th, for a bike ride through mission trails and the 52W and back In total, we’ll bike ride around 16.7 Miles, which will take us about 2 hours. There’ll be some elevation change, 1000 Ft Total. The difficulty is moderate. Hard on the long uphill on the 52W

There is a bathroom at Mission Trails parking lot and nature bathrooms the whole way.

We’ll meet at The beginning of the trail, by the parking lot, pictured below.  During the route, we will stop at a few photos op places to capture the memory and have some water breaks. 

What to bring: 

Please bring plenty of water, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, make sure your tires are aired up, any snack’s you may want, any medications you may need, and weather-appropriate clothing. 

Hope you can join us!

Join us in celebrating the San Diego Pride Parade at Sweetwater Summit Regional Park. The main event, the San Diego Pride Parade, will take place on Saturday. To kick off the festivities, there will be a joint "Happy Hour" hosted by the San Diego and Palm Springs Great Outdoors Chapters at the North Park Beer Company in Bankers Hill. The Happy Hour will begin at 5:30 pm, and the venue also offers a dinner menu if you'd like to stay for a meal. Alternatively, you can explore nearby dining options.

On Sunday, the day after the parade, you'll have the opportunity to visit the historic Balboa Park in San Diego. The park boasts 17 museums, the San Diego Zoo, and 11 hiking trails. In addition to the local hikes around the Reservoir and Cabrillo National Monument, which includes the Point Loma Lighthouse and Tidepools (an America the Beautiful Entrance pass is required), you can also take a tour of the USS Midway Museum (tickets are priced at $31.00 per person). If you prefer a more leisurely experience, you can enjoy some local shopping or simply relax and spend time with friends.

• The Lighthouses of Cabrillo National Monument - Cabrillo National Monument (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)  Point Loma Light House
• Home - Balboa Park San Diego’s  Balboa Park
• USS Midway Aircraft Carrier | San Diego Museum | San Diego Tours
• Hans & Harry's Bakery is located less than 5 miles from the park if you're looking for a nearby place to satisfy your sweet tooth.
• North Park Beer Company 3095 Fifth Ave. San Diego Ca 92301

For more information and to register for the parade event, please visit the website of our San Diego Chapter: San Diego Pride Parade Great Outdoors.  

San Diego Chapter is coordinating the parade event.  You MUST RSVP to the parade event to secure your t-shirt (supplies limited, act fast). Please go to GOSD web site to register.

Amenities: Restrooms have electricity, flush toilets, running water and hot showers that take quarters, picnic tables, fire rings, water and paved parking stalls. Full hookups for RV's. Each site can accommodate 1 RV & 1 tent or 2 tents. Two tents will share a site.  We may add additional tent space to share on RV site, if needed. Only beer and wine allowed in the park. 

The park is located at 3218 Summit Meadow Road, Bonita, CA 91902. Map Directions & GPS 32°40'53.0"N 116°59'52.6"W (about 20 minutes to San Diego Hillcrest area)

Refunds: Cancellation for a refund minus service fee of $10.00 must be received by July 01, 2023.

Site assignments and additional details will be in the event reminder email a few days prior to the event.

For additional information contact:

• Cliff Clue ~ Palm Springs email click here
• Ryan Chambers ~ San Diego Email click here
• Aaron Giron ~ San Diego  Email click here

Tentative Schedule

*Check whiteboard for updated details

Thursday

• 2:00 pm Check-in
• 6:30 pm Meet & Greet at campground trip leader site #125.
• 8:00 pm campfire

Friday

• 7:00 am coffee and muffins
• Beach
• Balboa Park
• 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm ~ North Park Beer Company Map click here

Saturday*

• 7:00 am ~ Coffee and muffins
• 9 am Pride Parade - March/hike with GOSD in the parade.~ register using this link : Register Here  
• 8:30 pm campfire

Sunday*

• 7:00 am ~ Coffee and muffins
• Local Hikes
• Beach trip
• Balboa Park
• Cabrillo National Monument, Point Loma Lighthouse and Tidepools (time dependent on low tides)
• Local shopping
• 8:30 pm campfire

Monday 

• Check Out

Thanks for spending time with us.  Have a safe trip home.

Great Outdoors San Diego Chapter - Pride Party!

Come out and join Great Outdoors San Diego as we kick off San Diego Pride!  Members will meet at "North Park Beer Co."  at their Banker's Hill location for an evening of food and drinks brought to you by GOSD!

Date: July 14, 2023

Where: North Park Beer Company - 3095 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

RSVP: Through Registering via this website

Parking:Street Parking (ride share is recommended)

Description

Super chilled out meet up for GOSD members and anyone else interested in hanging out to kick off San Diego Pride.  Members will be there early to reserve a spot so anyone with some free time is invited to come through and mix and mingle.  This is the perfect event to bring a friend to and introduce them to GOSD as board members will be in attendance and ready to talk about GO and all the awesome stuff we do. 

Join Great Outdoors San Diego at the San Diego Pride Parade!

Come join GOSD and march in the 2023 San Diego Pride Parade!   

Formed in 1974 as a sponsored program of The Center for Social Services, the organization produced the first Lesbian and Gay Parade in San Diego to celebrate the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion on New York’s Christopher Street. San Diego Pride incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1994, and today it continues to bring together the skills, talents, and visions of our diverse community through numerous programs.

San Diego Pride raises funds primarily through festival ticket and beverage sales, and through sponsorships, and exhibitor fees. These funds support San Diego Pride’s community philanthropy which has distributed more than $2.5 million in advancement of its mission to foster pride, equality, and respect for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities locally, nationally, and globally.

For questions contact Tyler Roosden (651) 497 - 1611

Monthly Multi-Group Bonfire & Potluck

Date:  Thursday, July 15, 2023

Time:  6:00-9:00 pm

Location:  Vacation Island, to the right (north) of the Paradise Point resort (previously called Pacific Princess resort)

RSVP: None....Just show up!

Event Cost:  Free (bring potluck stuff to share)

Parking:   Easy.  Ample parking on site
 

Join us for our Potluck Bonfires by the Bay!

DESCRIPTION: Monthly bonfires on the 3rd Thursday of the month for the 2022 season through October.

Bring a friend or cuddle buddy. Please also bring an entree or a side dish, and a beverage of your choice.(Alcohol is banned in Mission Bay Park). You can also help support this event by bringing a portable table, paper plates, cups, utensils, napkins or firewood, but CMG is making sure that's covered. 

WHAT TO BRING:  
  1) Potluck item.  Remember, we CAN have too many desserts, but we can never have too many meal choices and sides.  If you have a dessert you're eager to bring, lovely! But if you're on the fence, maybe think dinner, not dessert.
  2) A beach chair if you'd like to sit. Bonus points if you bring a spare for others to use!
  3) A serving utensil if your dish needs one.

DIRECTIONS: Take the 8 freeway west toward Mission Bay, exit onto Mission Bay Drive and make a right, then merge into the far left hand lane onto Ingraham Street, heading North, then make a left onto Vacation Rd as if you were heading into Paradise Point Resort (previously called Pacific Princess Resort), but then an immediate Right before entering the resort to get to the side parking lot. We’ll be on the left (West) side of parking lot by the rest rooms. (Note: we're on the WEST side of Ingraham St. Don't confuse this spot with a similar one on the east side of the street.)

Boundary Waters Canoe Area:

The Crown Jewel of Minnesota

Tuesday August 15 - Monday August 21, 2023

Trip Description: Join us for this once in a lifetime opportunity to visit the crown jewel of Minnesota nature, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Located in northern Minnesota on the Canadian border, this area is famous for its pristine lakes, singing loons and great fishing. This trip will be a backpacking canoe trip, meaning every participant will work in community with others on the trip to share responsibilities like cooking, building fires, switching off paddling, and securing food supplies overnight. Trips to the BWCA are considered a right of passage in Minnesota culture, and I am excited to share this experience with you! 

Note: Flights to/from MSP Airport are not included. Our backpacking trip will begin August 16th and end August 21st, but plan an extra day on both ends for travel to/from our entry/exit points (Point #24, Fall Lake).

Route Overview: Starting on Fall Lake you travel north into Basswood Lake and after two days or so of paddling, around the time you start to miss portaging you portage back towards Fall Lake. Green line indicates route.

Distance: ~30miles

Route Type: Loop

Schedule:

Tuesday, August 15th

Arrive to MSP, drive to Packsack Canoe Trips & Log Cabins. Overnight stay in the bunkhouse included with registration costs (see PS image on map below).

Wednesday, August 16th

Depart from entry location, Point #24 Fall Lake (see map below for Point #24 marked). Canoe through Fall Lake, portage to Newton Lake, canoe north through Newton Lake, portage to Lewis Narrows to set up camp (see location 1 marked on map below). Both portages pass waterfalls for good viewing (Newton Falls and Pipestone Falls).

Thursday, August 17th

Canoe/portage to campsite #2 (marked on map below). Portage from Lewis Narrows to Back Bay and group decision to either paddle south through Hoist Bay or to portage east of Back Bay.

Friday, August 18th

Day trip to islands and lakes. Enjoy camp or fishing.

Saturday, August 19th

Canoe/portage to campsite #3 in Jackfish Bay. No portages on route.

Sunday, August 20th

Day trip to islands and lakes. Enjoy camp or fishing.

Monday August 21st

Depart for Exit #24 Fall Lake, including 3 short portages through Lewis Narrows and past Newton/Pipestone Falls again. Drive back to Minneapolis-Saint Paul.

The below map depicts our route and campsites available for use (colored dots). We will camp at the nearest available campsite in relation to our resting locations (numbered below).

Cost: See per person registration type. This includes canoe rentals, permits, communal Duluth packs (x2), and Bunk House accommodations at Packsack for the evening of Tuesday August 15th. Flights not included. Food and Travel (car ride north) coordination is recommended with the Trip Leader.

Cancellation/Refund: No refunds will be available after July 1st, 2023. If an alternate attendee is confirmed, refund coordination is available after July 1st, 2023.

Travel: Coordination with the Trip Leader is encouraged. Flights are not included, but an early arrival Tuesday is recommended for the drive up to Packsack. You are responsible for your travel to Packsack, but Trip Leader assistance is available. Direct flights from San Diego to MSP are available through Sun Country and Delta Airlines. There will be several cars leaving throughout the day from the Twin Cities (i.e., MSP airport) to Packsack (lodging). It is a 4.5hour drive from the airport to the BWCA, so early arrival is critical for a timely arrival to Packsack and to avoid personally renting a car.

Experience: This trip does not require previous canoe/portage experience, and is considered an easy route due to the limited portaging and base camp days included in the schedule (2 full days). If you have never portaged or paddled, please let the Trip Leader know and they will be more than happy to coordinate with you. 

Weather: These mid-summer temperatures are high 50s to high 70s. Of course, mid-August is warmer than early July, and you can expect a bump in humidity as the summer progresses. August averages about 8 days of rain, so bring rain gear. This is the end of the mosquito season, meaning mosquitos will be waning but this is always location dependent in the BWCA.

Bring: 10 Essentials (no kidding, every person needs a personal first aid kit); water filtration; food for each meal plus extra snacks; water bottle and filter system; sleeping bag and pad; tent; appropriate footwear (land and water); layered clothing; jacket; rain gear; wide hat; compass; toilet paper & trowel; jet boil/compact camping stove; fire starter; headlamp; sunglasses; sunscreen; insect repellant; camera and entertainment (book, card game, etc). 

Note: Some communal equipment will be utilized, like jet boils/stove to reduce duplicative equipment being carried.

Other Considerations: As with any backcountry experience, this one is "Leave no Trace" - our trash comes out with us. Active bear area - mandatory use of either bear cannisters or hanging food sacks.

Trip Leader: Tyler Roosden (651.497.1611) or at redde022@umn.edu 

Monthly Multi-Group Bonfire & Potluck

Date:  Thursday, Aug 17, 2023

Time:  6:00-9:00 pm

Location:  Vacation Island, to the right (north) of the Paradise Point resort (previously called Pacific Princess resort)

RSVP: None....Just show up!

Event Cost:  Free (bring potluck stuff to share)

Parking:   Easy.  Ample parking on site
 

Join us for our Potluck Bonfires by the Bay!

DESCRIPTION: Monthly bonfires on the 3rd Thursday of the month for the 2022 season through October.

Bring a friend or cuddle buddy. Please also bring an entree or a side dish, and a beverage of your choice.(Alcohol is banned in Mission Bay Park). You can also help support this event by bringing a portable table, paper plates, cups, utensils, napkins or firewood, but CMG is making sure that's covered. 

WHAT TO BRING:  
  1) Potluck item.  Remember, we CAN have too many desserts, but we can never have too many meal choices and sides.  If you have a dessert you're eager to bring, lovely! But if you're on the fence, maybe think dinner, not dessert.
  2) A beach chair if you'd like to sit. Bonus points if you bring a spare for others to use!
  3) A serving utensil if your dish needs one.

DIRECTIONS: Take the 8 freeway west toward Mission Bay, exit onto Mission Bay Drive and make a right, then merge into the far left hand lane onto Ingraham Street, heading North, then make a left onto Vacation Rd as if you were heading into Paradise Point Resort (previously called Pacific Princess Resort), but then an immediate Right before entering the resort to get to the side parking lot. We’ll be on the left (West) side of parking lot by the rest rooms. (Note: we're on the WEST side of Ingraham St. Don't confuse this spot with a similar one on the east side of the street.)

Liberty Station to North Harbor

Sunday, August 20th 

• 9:00 am Meet up at Liberty Station Parking lot (2837 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106)
• 9:30 am Start the Bike Ride
• 11:30 Finish the Bike Ride

Event Lead: Steven Stowe (619-309-5674)

Join us Sunday, Aug 20th, for a bike ride through Liberty Station, North Harbor and back In total, we’ll bike ride around 11.6 Miles, which will take us about 2 hours. There’ll be some elevation change, 200 Ft Total. The difficulty is moderate.

There is a bathroom throughout the trail the whole way.

We’ll meet at the Liberty Station Parking Lot in front of the Liberty Station Kayak Launch, by the parking lot, pictured below.  During the route, we will stop at a few photos op places to capture the memory and have some water breaks. 

What to bring: 

Please bring plenty of water, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, make sure your tires are aired up, any snacks you may want, any medications you may need, and weather-appropriate clothing. 

Hope you can join us!

Monthly Multi-Group Bonfire & Potluck

Date:  Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023

Time:  5:30-9:00 pm

Location:  Vacation Island, to the right (north) of the Paradise Point resort (previously called Pacific Princess resort)

RSVP: None....Just show up!

Event Cost:  Free (bring potluck stuff to share)

Parking:   Easy.  Ample parking on site
 

Join us for our Potluck Bonfires by the Bay!

DESCRIPTION: Monthly bonfires on the 3rd Thursday of the month for the 2022 season through October.

Bring a friend or cuddle buddy. Please also bring an entree or a side dish, and a beverage of your choice.(Alcohol is banned in Mission Bay Park). You can also help support this event by bringing a portable table, paper plates, cups, utensils, napkins or firewood, but CMG is making sure that's covered. 

WHAT TO BRING:  
  1) Potluck item.  Remember, we CAN have too many desserts, but we can never have too many meal choices and sides.  If you have a dessert you're eager to bring, lovely! But if you're on the fence, maybe think dinner, not dessert.
  2) A beach chair if you'd like to sit. Bonus points if you bring a spare for others to use!
  3) A serving utensil if your dish needs one.

DIRECTIONS: Take the 8 freeway west toward Mission Bay, exit onto Mission Bay Drive and make a right, then merge into the far left hand lane onto Ingraham Street, heading North, then make a left onto Vacation Rd as if you were heading into Paradise Point Resort (previously called Pacific Princess Resort), but then an immediate Right before entering the resort to get to the side parking lot. We’ll be on the left (West) side of parking lot by the rest rooms. (Note: we're on the WEST side of Ingraham St. Don't confuse this spot with a similar one on the east side of the street.)

Monthly Multi-Group Bonfire & Potluck

Date:  Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023

Time:  5:30-9:00 pm

Location:  Vacation Island, to the right (north) of the Paradise Point resort (previously called Pacific Princess resort)

RSVP: None....Just show up!

Event Cost:  Free (bring potluck stuff to share)

Parking:   Easy.  Ample parking on site
 

Join us for our Potluck Bonfires by the Bay!

DESCRIPTION: Monthly bonfires on the 3rd Thursday of the month for the 2022 season through October.

Bring a friend or cuddle buddy. Please also bring an entree or a side dish, and a beverage of your choice.(Alcohol is banned in Mission Bay Park). You can also help support this event by bringing a portable table, paper plates, cups, utensils, napkins or firewood, but CMG is making sure that's covered. 

WHAT TO BRING:  
  1) Potluck item.  Remember, we CAN have too many desserts, but we can never have too many meal choices and sides.  If you have a dessert you're eager to bring, lovely! But if you're on the fence, maybe think dinner, not dessert.
  2) A beach chair if you'd like to sit. Bonus points if you bring a spare for others to use!
  3) A serving utensil if your dish needs one.

DIRECTIONS: Take the 8 freeway west toward Mission Bay, exit onto Mission Bay Drive and make a right, then merge into the far left hand lane onto Ingraham Street, heading North, then make a left onto Vacation Rd as if you were heading into Paradise Point Resort (previously called Pacific Princess Resort), but then an immediate Right before entering the resort to get to the side parking lot. We’ll be on the left (West) side of parking lot by the rest rooms. (Note: we're on the WEST side of Ingraham St. Don't confuse this spot with a similar one on the east side of the street.)

45th ALL CHAPTER CONFERENCE

       Lake Perris State Recreation Area   This years theme: "Outdoor Experiences"

Bring and wear your best Chapter T-shirts and apparel - including ones from years past that represent outdoor experiences.

Our 45th Anniversary! Join us for a weekend of entertainment and a variety of activities including, hiking, biking, boating, swimming, museum visit, raffle prizes, and campfire activities.  "A sparkling jewel and a land of mystery..." Hidden among rock-studded hills, Lake Perris State Recreation Area’s 8,800 acres of broad valley are bounded on three sides by low ridges. The surrounding hills obscure the view of nearby cities. The San Bernardino, San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains stand tall in the distance. 

Activities 

Great Outdoors Pride Shirt Sale!