Twice in the past week at the request of the State Parks trails maintenance department, a group of about 8 volunteers from the Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council headed into Point Mugu State Park to begin cleanup and repair of the trails after the Springs Fire swept through just over Read more…
Orange County officials consider charging two hikers for a $160,000 rescue operation after one is charged with possession of meth. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, May 3, 2013 The discovery of drugs inside the car of a pair of hikers rescued in a multiday search has prompted Read more…
Doing research and being well-prepared can make all the difference when it comes to hiking through the local hills and mountains. Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, May 2, 2013 Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hiker, the best way to stay safe during a hike is Read more…
Two hikers reported lost Saturday night in the rugged backcountry of northeast San Diego County were found before dawn Sunday “thirsty, hungry, but in good condition,” the Sheriff’s Department said. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, April 29, 2013 The two called Saturday night to report being lost Read more…
Rescuers have had to evacuate another hiker who fell and became injured in the local mountains. It’s the third incident this month. Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, April 18, 2013 About 5:45 p.m. April 14, personnel from the Malibu Search and Rescue Team, Los Angeles County Fire Read more…
Source of this article: The Ventura County Star, April 11, 2013 Ticks at Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills recently tested positive for Lyme disease, authorities said Thursday. Three pools of western black-legged ticks found along the Coyote Trail were found to be positive, according to the Santa Monica Mountains National Read more…
Every year between April and October veterinarians see an influx of rattlesnake bites in Southern California. Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, April 11, 2013 The western diamondback is the most common rattlesnake seen locally. The snake thrives during the heat of the spring and summer months, when Read more…
One hiker is likely to stay in hospital ovrr the weekend; other is in intensive care Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, April 5, 2013 Two hikers who were hospitalized in critical condition after being found in the rugged terrain of Orange County’s Trabuco Canyon are continuing to Read more…
The artwork called Stroll uses audio devices erected along Santa Clarita’s South Fork Trail to emit an eclectic mix of field recordings, electronic sounds, the spoken word and performed music. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, October 21, 2012 Users of a peaceful and popular Santa Clarita trail Read more…
In Moorpark, seniors explore their passion for hiking Source of this article: The Ventura County Star (Conejo Valley Extra), September 6, 2012 As avid hikers who have trekked trails in Simi Valley, the Santa Monica Mountains and other sites of natural open space, Rocky and Yuko Josho were surprised to Read more…