Conservancy’s proposal for camping and hiking will be sent to the state coastal panel. City officials fear increased traffic, fire risk. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, December 2, 2006 The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy approved a controversial plan this week to further open the rugged hills of Read more…
Another cub is killed. Was it the usual suspect or a newcomer? Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, November 25, 2006. By Amanda Covarrubias, Times Staff Writer On Sept. 25, when the radio tracking collar of a young male mountain lion in the Santa Monica Mountains emitted a Read more…
Even with volunteer help, many short-staffed federal recreation sites have cut back visitor center hours, patrols and educational talks. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, June 11, 2006 SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA — Visitors to California’s national parks may be in for some unpleasant surprises this Read more…
United States Department of the Interior NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area 401 West Hillcrest Drive Thousand Oaks, California 91360-4207 IN REPLY REFER TO: A3823(SAMO) April 14,2006 Dear Friend of the Santa Monica Mountains: The National Park Service announces the unveiling of the Design Master Plan Read more…
The sixth annual seven-day trek along the Santa Monica Mountains Backbone Trail will begin on Sat., May 6, providing a 65-mile guided wilderness experience within sight of Los Angeles. Source of this article – Thousand Oaks Acorn, April 6, 2006 Hikers will assemble at the western end of the trail Read more…
Cyclists are heading out after sunset for reasons both practical (schedules) and personal (sensory rush). Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, April 3, 2006. By Bill Becher. Special to The Times THE darkening sky glows red as a long line of lights bobs along the dirt road. Riders Read more…
California’s once-renowned system, a playground for nearly 80 million visitors a year, languishes as funding and maintenance fall short. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, January 29, 2006 By Hugo Martín, Times Staff Writer Frank Sissons’ ’75 Chevy pickup growls as it bounces up a rutted dirt road Read more…
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA National Park Service California State Parks Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Newsletter ff3 August, 2005 Public Scoping Announcement Conceptual Trail Policy Map Alternatives Ready for Public Input National Park Service, California State Parks, and Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy invite your participation in public scoping for the Read more…
His office asks a state agency to reconsider its refusal to allow a developer to run a private road through AhmansonRanch park. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, June 25, 2005. By Daryl Kelley, Times Staff Writer Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s office has asked a state parks agency to Read more…
Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, June 14, 2005. Hugo Martín A new trailhead will provide access to trails in the lush, rolling hills of the former Ahmanson Ranch just west of Woodland Hills. At noon on July 2, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy will open a trailhead Read more…