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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation AreaThe Tarantula can be seen crossing fields and trails as the evening sun sets over Cheeseboro Canyon.
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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Multimedia Presentations
 

Explore! Protect! Enjoy!
Santa Monica Mountains
National Recreation Area

This 4 minute visual and musical overview of the recreation area was used during the parkd 25th Anniversary Celebration in 2003. Music performed by Huayucaltia- Rio Blanqueno and Ranger Melanie Beck-Study in G Major, Permandino Carulli, 1770-1841.

 

Santa Monica Mountains
National Recreation Area:
Mountains, Movies and Magic: History

Explore the Santa Monica Mountains on this Discovery Channel production that looks at the natural and cultural history of the mountains. It also provides insight into the founding of the recreation area.

 
A community project led by the National Park Service has restored Zuma Lagoon.  

Did You Know?
Many hands spanning different generations and agencies continue to turn back the clock on damage to the fragile environment at Zuma Lagoon. After the removal of debris and the restoration of native plants, beach visitors now find a living wetland with 108 species of birds and colorful wildflowers.

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Last Updated: April 12, 2009 at 18:19 EST