• 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 5/31/13. Check back for updates or call 818-889-8996. More »

Event Details

  • 02/23/2013

    Location: Cheeseboro/Palo Comado Canyons Time: 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM Fee Information: Free Contact Name: Visitor Center Contact Email: e-mail us Contact Phone Number: 805-370-2301

Open space, tall perches, and rising thermals give great views of buteos, accipiters, and falcons. Join us on the lookout for Rambling Raptors and Hovering Hawks at Cheeseboro/Palo Comado Canyons this Saturday at 8:30am. Beginning birders welcome! Bring binoculars for this 2-3 mile hike. Rain cancels.

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