• Afternoon clouds cover the distance peaks of the iconic Boney Mountain

    Santa Monica Mountains

    National Recreation Area California

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  • Update on Park Closures

    All NPS trails are open, w/the exception of part of the Satwiwa Loop Trail. Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa is only open sunrise to sunset. Point Mugu State Park re-opens 5/24. More »

  • Trucks on Cheeseboro Canyon Trail

    Occasional truck traffic (approx 6 trips per day) will take place on Cheeseboro Cyn Trail weekdays between 8am & 4pm for demolition and removal of Cheeseboro Tank. Should be completed by 6/21/13. Check back for updates or call 818-889-8996. More »

Teachers can learn about park resources in the park that they can share with their students at teacher workshops.

Our national parks are just like our classrooms. Places where people of all ages can learn about biology, ecology, history, geology, anthropology, and more. And just like the laboratories in our schools, students can use these special places to explore their world with a teacher and a ranger.

A ranger shares with a student the importance of understanding how unique our home is on planet Earth.

During the school year, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area offers a variety of "Parks As Classrooms" programs.

These programs specifically target the education curriculum designated for the State of California.

Throughout the year, teachers can come out to the park by becoming students themselves during our teacher workshops or spend the Summer participating in the national Teacher to Ranger to Teacher program.