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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation AreaFinding your way is not always easy. But, wildlife biologists are studying the ways animals find their way in this urban mtn range.
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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Chumash:
Tools
Flint Knapping uses hand tools similar to the ones we use today, but you might be surpised by what the tools are made from.

The Tomol was an important form of transporation for the Chumash. Where do you think it took them. Find out below.

 
 

 
Chumash Flint Knapping
 
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The Chumash Tomol
Backbone trail hikes lead to views of mountains, canyons, and the Pacific Ocean.  

Did You Know?
Piece by piece, a trail is forging its way along the "backbone" of the recreation area. California State Parks took the first step toward a 65-mile Backbone Trail in 1978. With 5 miles left to go, single track trails and fireroads will unite this patchwork of public parklands from east to west.

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Last Updated: August 18, 2009 at 13:19 EST