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

    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 »

GPS Activities: A Turbulent Time in History

To answer the quiz questions you will need to:

  • Visit Geocaching.com to learn more about this EarthCache site.
  • Take your GPS and go on a hike to the coordinates provided at Geocaching.com.
  • Log your find at Geocaching.com.
  • Then, click the quiz link on Geocaching.com to return to this page where you can take the quiz and earn your A Turbulent Time in History certificate.
 
The quiz will be posted shortly. You can e-mail us with the answers through geocaching.com during this time.

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.