Female hiker rescued after becoming stranded in cold weather near Cabazon

By Stephanie D. Schulte, on January 28, 2013, at 11:53 am
(Flickr/Andrew Petro)

A woman out for a hike in Whitewater was rescued after she was unable to make her way down, law [...] Read More

Palm Springs: High winds hamper rescue of lost hiker

By Stephanie D. Schulte, on August 20, 2012, at 2:23 pm
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Cabazon station deputies were called to the top of the Palm Springs Tram on Sunday Aug. 19 just before 1 [...] Read More

Deputies rescue injured 12-year-old Girl Scout from trail

By City News Service, on June 24, 2012, at 6:09 pm

Deputies rescued a 12-year-old Girl Scout, who was hiking on a trail in the San Jacinto Wilderness near the San [...] Read More

Signal fire set by hikers aids in their rescue

By Stephanie D. Schulte, on June 15, 2012, at 5:21 pm
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A signal fire helped rescuers locate two hikers near the top of the Palm Springs Tram on the night of [...] Read More

Injured hiker rescued near Tenaja Falls

By Stephanie D. Schulte, on June 13, 2012, at 6:20 pm
Tenaja Falls. (contributed image)

An injured hiker was rescued after he and a friend decided to end their hike on Tuesday June 12 near [...] Read More

It’s hiking season, officials urge hikers to be prepared

By Stephanie D. Schulte, on June 7, 2012, at 12:00 am
Law enforcement officials emphasize the importance of being prepared before hitting the trails. (Stephanie D. Schulte/SWRNN)

Warmer temperatures mean more people will be taking advantage of the many hiking trails that snake throughout Riverside County. Although [...] Read More

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