Julian is a getaway in the Cuyamaca Mountains that is close to San Diego but when you are there, seems so far away. Julian's beginning is rooted in the 1870s gold rush. The shops and restaurants are housed in historic buildings amid oaks and pines.
Ten Shanty Shaker rigs gathered at Pinezanita Trailer Ranch and Campground. (what is a Trailer Ranch?) The weather was perfect with warm, sunny days and cool nights. Mornings started with coffee and pastries and the days ended around the campfire. After arriving and set up on Monday, many headed into town for dinner and ended up at the Rongbranch Family Restaurant. Nadine and Jack have the right idea for dining out; split a dinner but each have their own dessert. 😃
Tuesday morning another six couples joined in for a visit to the California Wolf Center Here is their mission statement: "California Wolf Center is dedicated to the return of wild wolves to their natural habitat and to the people who share the landscape with them. We foster communities coming together to ensure wolves, livestock, and people thrive in today’s world"
The visit started with a very educational talk about the benefit of grey wolves on the balance of nature, their physical and behavior traits, current and former geographic distribution, how they communicate, and the story of their near extinction to today's preservation efforts. After the lecture, we went to see the enclosures to meet some of the wolves. If you have never visited the Center, it is highly recommended. https://www.californiawolfcenter.org/
Watch this 2 minute news clip about the Wolf Center Channel 8 report on growing Wolf Pack
Taken at the California Wolf Center
On Wednesday some spent the day just relaxing and some browsed the shops in Julian. Many enjoyed some famous Mom's Apple Pie or picked one up to take home. 😋 The group headed to the Miners Diner, an old time 50s diner with a hometown feeling for burgers and shakes.
Many thanks to Mike Formico for hosting the Rally. It was a very enjoyable time !!
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