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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation AreaNational Park Volunteers and docent groups provide programs on history, culture, and park resources.
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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Mountains Movies and Magic, History
 
Jill Swift, Sue Nelson, and Margot Feuer are three women supported and fought for the creation of the recreation area. Seen here at Peter Strauss Ranch during a women's history program held in 1999.

Explore the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area on this Discovery Channel production. These two videos are exerpts from the full 20 minute video available for watching in the National Park Visitor Center.

Take 1 focuses on the development of the recreation area. It interviews two park founders, Margot Fueurer and Jill Swift. Their vision of the possiblities and "never give up" approach to politics shows us all that "we can make a difference in our environment. They were instrumental in the creation of the recreation area.  Watch Take 1.

 
A mountain biker, dressed in helmet and bike gear is standing with his bike on a fire road trail, as the Simi Hills of Cheeseboro Canyon roll out in front of him.
Take 2 focuses on recreational opportunities and mountain history. Watch Take 2.
The city of Los Angeles can be seen from many scenic view points in the Santa Monica Mountains.  

Did You Know?
Comprising 153,075 acres, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is the world's largest urban national park. It has more area codes (5) and zip codes (26), including the notable 90210 zip code of Beverly Hills, than any other unit in the National Park System.

Last Updated: August 18, 2009 at 13:39 EST