Nature Unplugged

10/02/2026

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!

AARP California Dietz, Gilmor & Chazen Goodwill of San Diego County San Diego County Parks Outdoor Adventures USD Student Wellness

04/20/2026

We’re honored to share that Nature Unplugged has been named the North Coastal Region recipient of the 2026 Live Well San Diego 25th Public Health Champion Award 🌿

This recognition reflects our commitment to promoting mental health and well-being in the digital age—helping individuals and communities build healthier relationships with technology, reconnect with nature, and take a more proactive approach to wellness.

Thank you to the Public Health Services Department at the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency for this incredible honor. We’re proud to stand alongside so many partners working to uplift the health of our community.

Grateful for everyone who has been part of this journey 💚

02/26/2026

Welcome to our new Nature Unplugged Advocates 🌿

We’re so grateful to have partnered with the American Red Cross Southern California Region and to work alongside an incredible group of high school students from across San Diego County.

It’s always encouraging to see more young leaders stepping up to inspire wellness in the digital age—championing more green time, less screen time, and a deeper connection to self, community, and nature.

We’re excited to see where this next generation of advocates leads 🌎

02/25/2026

We had an amazing February Community Hike at beautiful San Elijo Lagoon 🌿

And then… a juvenile bald eagle made a surprise appearance 🦅 — an incredibly rare sighting in coastal San Diego. I’ve been exploring these trails since I was a kid and had never seen one here before. We also spotted deer and a coyote!

Join us for our next Community Hike on Saturday, March 21st, as we celebrate the Global Day of Unplugging 🌎
More info + registration link in bio.

11/10/2025

🥾💚 What a month!
A huge thank you to everyone who hiked, donated, and supported the 2025 Nature Unplugged Hike-A-Thon! Together, we logged miles that matter and grew a movement for mental health through nature. 🌿✨

Endless gratitude to our amazing partners and sponsors —
.fitness — we couldn’t do it without you! 🙏

Here’s to every mile, every story, and every step toward better mental health. See you on the trail next year! 🌎💚

10/27/2025

Final ranger-led hike of the month at Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch🌿✨

Grateful for the views, the creatures (yes, even the tarantula), and the amazing community that made it all unforgettable.

Huge thanks to our Park Rangers for keeping the wild… well, wonderfully wild. 💚

🔗 Log your final miles by Oct 31—link in bio!

10/19/2025

Still buzzing from Saturday’s hike through Annie’s Canyon and the San Elijo Lagoon! 🥾✨

We climbed through narrow slot canyons, took in epic coastal views, and explored the San Elijo Nature Center—complete with live snakes (!) and incredible birdwatching. 🐍🐦

Huge thanks to our amazing San Diego County Park Rangers and our friends at for helping make this hike such a special one. 💚

Missed this one? No worries—it’s not too late to join the Hike-A-Thon and log miles wherever you are this October! 🔗 Link in bio.

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10/17/2025

Whether you’re hiking, walking the dog, or taking a family stroll—your miles matter even more this weekend! 🌿

We’re on a mission to log 5,000 miles between now and Sunday to unlock $5,000 from our generous partners ! 🙌

Here’s how to join in:
🥾 Register for the Hike-A-Thon (link in bio!) and start logging your miles—it all adds up!
💚 Rally a friend to join you—it’s not too late!
🌿 Get outside and enjoy the outdoors—every step makes a difference!

Together, we’re moving for mental health. ✨
🔗 Link in bio to register + start logging your miles!

10/14/2025

If you’re in San Diego, be sure to join us this Saturday morning for our Annie’s Canyon hike!

🥾 Hike-A-Thon Meet-up Hike #3
📅 Saturday, Oct. 18 | 9 – 11 a.m.
📍 San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve, 2710 Manchester Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007

Join us for the third Hike-A-Thon meet-up and enjoy fresh air, connect with others, and spend a little less time on screens and more time in the green. Can’t make this hike? Join us for our last Hike #4 at Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch. Learn more about other ranger-led hikes happening in October at sdparks.org/calendar

10/14/2025

🌿 TAKE ON THIS WEEKS CHALLENGE: Step outside with someone from a different generation and share time in nature! Spark conversation with our Story Swap Deck for inspiration, then post your experience (tag ) + complete the quick 3-question form to enter this week’s Challenge Prize Raffle!

There's still time to join our Hike-A-Thon! Register now with our 🔗 link in bio.

A big thanks to AARP California for collaborating with us on this challenge!