I’ve never been a big fan of New Year’s Eve. The pressure, real or imagined, to do something big takes the fun out of it. But New Year’s Day — now that’s something I can get behind.

Sure, there’s pressure to make the most of the next 365 days. But it’s an expectation that feels purposeful and challenging: Where might this new year take you?

There’s no Hike of the Week column this week — I’m taking a few days off — but there’s a lot I’m looking forward to on the hiking front this year.

I’m vowing to hike more in North County, including in the Hellhole Canyon Open Space Preserve in Escondido and Monserate Mountain Preserve in Fallbrook, and to climb eastern peaks, such as Corte Madera.

Regionally, I’m hoping to get up Mount San Jacinto in Riverside County (it’s about time!), and I want to camp a lot more.

Campers heading to one of the 10 campgrounds run by San Diego County should note that fees are going up today — for some campsites by as much as $6. Renting a picnic area at county parks is going up by $25. Launching a boat or getting a fishing permit is getting more expensive, too. It’s all part of a two-step price hike that began last February.

If you live in the city of San Diego, many of you have probably already experienced the rising outdoor recreation costs in the last year, with higher fees to swim in a city pool or reserve a volleyball court. And if you don’t live in the city but like to visit Mission Bay Park, you could get hit with new fees, too — the city is exploring charging drivers who aren’t city residents to enter.

How are rising costs affecting you and what you do outside? Let me know. And as always, my inbox is open for news tips and trail suggestions.

See you next week. And in the meantime, if you aren’t yet getting this newsletter in your email inbox, sign up to read it there first.

—Maura

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