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California State Parks

Volunteer Mounted Patrol has been disbanded . . . for now

The Santa Monica Mountains’ Mounted Volunteer Patrol has been corralled. Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, November 25, 2022 Since the 1980s the patrol has roamed the 153,000-acre recreation area, riding horses through mountain canyons and trails so they can lend a helping hand to people in a Read more…

By Steve, 2 monthsNovember 25, 2022 ago
Conejo Valley

A brief history of the Conejo Recreation and Parks District

Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, November 18, 2022 1962: Voters create the Conejo Recreation and Park District with more then 80% in favor. Luther Schwich, Marvin Burrow, Roy Dehm, Joan McGillis and Donald Roberts are elected as the first board of directors. 1964: On Sept. 24, voters Read more…

By Steve, 2 monthsNovember 18, 2022 ago
Budget and Spending

Can a new trail system help revive this crest of the Sierra in Plumas National Forest?

The “Lost Sierra Route” aims to link up mountain towns across 600 miles and draw hikers and mountain bikers to a region hit by fires and hard economic times. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, August 14, 2022 PORTOLA, Calif. — The rutted dirt road twisted ever skyward through miles Read more…

By Steve, 5 monthsAugust 14, 2022 ago
California

To guard world’s tallest tree, state poses fines and jail time

Sturdy, Instagram-ready thrill-seekers are entranced by Hyperion’s size and challenged by the secrecy. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, August 2, 2022 It sounds hard to hide the tallest tree in the world. But that’s exactly what officials at California’s Redwood National Park have been trying to do Read more…

By Steve, 6 months ago
Budget and Spending

California grants Ventura Land Trust $7.2 million to acquire and preserve Mariano Rancho

Mariano Rancho Preserve is expected to open to the public after a 2 to 3 year review and planning process is complete. Source of this article: The Ventura Land Trust, July 8, 2022 Ventura Land Trust has been awarded $7.2 million from the State of California to complete the acquisition Read more…

By Steve, 7 monthsJuly 8, 2022 ago
Conejo Valley

Newbury Park High School mountain bikers tear up the trail

CHAMPS—Every female member of the Newbury Park Mountain Bike team who competed in last month’s Championship National Interscholastic Cycling Association race earned a spot on the awards podium. Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, June 10, 2022. From left, Keelan Nygren (eighth grade, third place), Audrey Walsh (eighth Read more…

By Steve, 8 monthsJune 10, 2022 ago
Drilling, Mining, Logging

Drought, wildfire and commerce prompt massive forest thinning plan for Big Bear Lake

Federal officials have proposed a massive forest thinning project north of Big Bear Lake, citing drought and the threat of wildfire. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, June 9, 2022. For decades, thousands of acres of undeveloped public forest on the northern side of Big Bear Lake have Read more…

By Steve, 8 monthsJune 9, 2022 ago
California State Parks

L.A. hikers love Temescal Canyon. A developer just got fined $6 million for blocking it

Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, May 18, 2022 With its striking “skull rock,” blooming wildflowers and panoramic views of the Pacific coastline and distant skyscrapers, the Temescal Canyon Trail is one of the most beloved hiking paths in Los Angeles. Far less cherished, however, is an unkempt Read more…

By Steve, 8 monthsMay 18, 2022 ago
Activities

Discovering the Harmon Canyon Preserve in Ventura

Conservation is balanced with public recreation at the preserve tucked away into the hillsides off Highway 126 Source of this article: Noozhawk April 22, 2022 Sometimes the best surprises come in tucked away places. The drive up to the Harmon Canyon Preserve in Ventura is an easy one — it’s Read more…

By Steve, 9 monthsApril 22, 2022 ago
Bicycle Riding

Las Positas Multiuse Path completed

Pedestrians and bicyclists use new Santa Barbara path Source of this article, the Santa Barbara News-Press, March 5, 2022 After more than a year of construction, the Las Positas and Modoc Roads Multiuse Path project is officially completed. The city of Santa Barbara held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Read more…

By Steve, 11 monthsMarch 5, 2022 ago

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