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Trip For Today
A picnic and off-roading in the mountains… what could be better?
With all the mountains in San Diego County, a picnic in the wilderness is only a few minutes away for the thousands who have high-ground-clearance vehicles. Qualifying are most of the SUVs on the road, including crossovers.
The Mount Laguna area, at around 6,000 feet, has all the necessary features -- trees and dirt roads. Pick a day like I did, when there’s hardly anyone around, and it makes for a perfect afternoon getaway. Continued>
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Laguna Lunch: Back in 2007, a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and a great sandwich joined forces for a memorable day. GO>
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