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MDIA Turns 50!

MDIA Turns 50!

The Mount Diablo Interpretive Association is celebrating a huge milestone this year, our 50th Anniversary!

Mitchell Canyon is a Great Place to Hike

Mitchell Canyon is a Great Place to Hike

Near the soon-to-be Mitchell Canyon Education Center, Mitchell Creek winds through riparian habitat, chaparral, oak woodland, grassland, and some pine forest. Each of these habitats has its own population of plants and animals that may not be found in the others.

Red-tailed Hawk

Red-tailed Hawk

Keep an eye out and an ear open!

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Hey! What’s that small, seemingly-restless bird, on the move through the tree branches, making rapid chipping sounds and flicking its wings?

Wrentit

Wrentit

Wrentits are often heard and less-commonly seen, although if you wait one out, it may pop up for you.

Knobcone to Oyster Point Hike

Knobcone to Oyster Point Hike

Oyster Point is a special treat as it is a remote destination packed full of adventure and scenic beauty...This hike is about 11 miles with 2,200 feet of elevation gain and Fall is a good time to do it while the weather is cool and before heavy rains (and mud) come.

Donner Canyon Hike

Donner Canyon Hike

As Fall descends upon us and cooler temperatures begin to prevail many of us return to regularly hiking the mountain...

I Hiked Them All

I Hiked Them All

I urge you to get out on the trails today, as this time of year is spectacular with wildflowers and waterfalls to behold...

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