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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
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A ranger talks to students visiting the mountains about the flora of Leo Carrillo State Park.

Take an Amazing Cultural Journey

Travel through time on your computer. Explore the world of the people whose lives and way of life have changed the face of the Santa Monica Mountains.

Become a Junior Ranger

Earn your Junior Ranger Patch and pins while visiting the Santa Monica Mountains.

The Biodiversity Experience!

Take a virtual hike with Ranger Glen. Hiking from Boney Mountain to the Pacific Coast is an 8 mile journey through a pond, into a canyon, across a valley, and other habitats. There is a lot to see! Join Ranger Glen, the plants, and the animals of the Santa Monica Mountains on an adventure of discovery. Find out why Biodiversity is so important to all of us.

Let's Move Outside

Want to earn an extra award just for going outside and having fun? You can be a Let's Move Outside Junior Ranger just by visiting this park!

By completing the "Get Active!" Worksheet, joining a Park Ranger on a program, or taking your family to one of the many park sites, Junior Rangers can now receive an extra sticker designating them as a Let's Move Outside Junior Ranger.  Ask a Ranger how to get active today!

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Last Updated: October 10, 2010 at 17:44 MST