"The Mules" continue on a quest to bring awareness to urban sprawl

A 65-year-old man who calls himself and his pack mules collectively “The Mules” passed through Fallbrook the days surrounding Feb. 10 as part of his continuing quest to bring awareness to the continuing disappearance of open space in the western United States.

Reportedly, “The Mules” have traveled for nearly three decades through 16 states. “For the last 10 years they have lived outdoors,” it was stated on a website pertaining to them. “Even though he may not talk much when one first meets him, if the time and place are right, Mule will share something that he feels we should all be thinking a...