1886 This house, built by French immigrant Theophile Verlaque in 1886, was the first permanent residence in the community of Nuevo, later known as Ramona. It is one of the oldest and best preserved buildings in the San Diego backcountry and is closely associated with a noted Ramona pioneer family. The Verlaque House remains a…

Ramonan’s really love our outdoor recreation.  With a plethora of local trail systems, hiking and horseback riding are a favorite pastime for many Ramona locals. If you don’t know where to start, check out RamonaEvents.com’s map of trails and outdoor recreation areas in Ramona. With summer temperatures beginning to climb, (again,) Ramona residents and tourists…

Coyote Hazing

Coyotes in Ramona may behave more brazenly around their human neighbors in times of scarcity.  When you spot coyotes threatening your pets or property, your correct response is to “get big” and be loud and aggressive. “Hazing” is an effective method to retrain Coyotes who have adapted to human presence.  The key is to commit. …

One of the greatest features of the good life in the San Diego Country Estates is the vast network of horse and hiking trails for use by residents.  Just found this great map of the SDCE trail system produced by the San Diego Country Estates Association (SDCEA) for their website, located at www.sdcea.net. Click here…