Sandia Creek in Fallbrook, CA

Looking upstream under the deep shade of a willow tree, it was actually cool. Not too hot. 

Meika (the white dog) was the first to reach the water. Followed by Luna, (the black dog) and Penny on the rock with me. No swimming for her. She loves to just get her feet wet, nothing more. 

I found out something about this creek recently. This area was designated to be under 150 feet of water if everything had gone as planned. 

In the 1960's Fallbrook Public Utility District bought the 1,384 acres of this rural property to turn it into a lake. 

And I am so glad. 

War happened. Leadership faces changed, and there was a lack of funding. Legal issues over rights ensued, and environmental interests began to grow the Endangered Species and Clean Water Act. 

Since the 60's this land has been untouched as the plans were halted to build a dam for a lake. 

To a conservancy and not a housing developer at full market value of $10 million. 

Selling the land to a conservancy ensures that this place will remain untouched and the 18 miles of hiking trails opened indefinitely. 

And I am so grateful to have this area to wonder around in, untouched and undeveloped. 

She knows how to kill them without being stung. This is a fun game for her, but requires much concentration. 

I hope you enjoyed the photos and history. 

Have a great day.