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    Santa Monica Mountains

    National Recreation Area California

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  • Partial Park Closure Due to Hazardous Conditions

    Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa re-opens 5/14/13, with restrictions (sunrise to sunset, not all trails). Sandstone Peak & Mishe Mokwa trails will also open, as will Backbone Trail east of Point Mugu State Park boundary. Point Mugu backcountry remains closed. 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 5/24/13. Check back for updates or call 818-889-8996. More »

High School Internships

Brand New Position For High School Students!!!

High School students can get experience at possible careers and can enhance their college applications by interning 4 or more hours per week, High school students must have their own transportation to and from the work site.

High School student intern positions:
(Click on the title for a full position description of the intern position)

Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa Culture Center Intern - Apply in August for September

Santa Monica Mountains Inter-Agency Visitor Center High School Intern - open

Information Technology Intern - closed

Application instructions for high school students:

Apply via e-mail to sheila_braden@nps.gov with position wanted and your available days. Your e-mail should include your grade level and high school, whether you have future career goals now, and what they might be, what are your interests and any volunteer experience you have had that might be related to this position.

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Did You Know?

Franklin Canyon is a great place for natural and city views.

At the geographical center of Los Angeles is a national park site. At Franklin Canyon Ranch in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, you can see cityscapes and natural views. The recreation area extendes in an east-west direction running through the heart of the city.