Check out what we saw on the trail! A gopher snake. You can see towards the end of the video this snake’s back end had been in water because chunks of dirt had accumulated on the snake’s body. Also, we’ve posted a photo of what a snake “track” looks like. If you see this pattern on the trail, you know a snake was there before you! (Video: A gopher snake wiggles across a dirt trail.)
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In a significant move this week, the US Senate approved the “Great American Outdoors Act,” which combines two topics. First, the backlog of maintenance projects (estimated to be $12 billion) for our National Parks has $9.5 billion included in the bill. Second, the bill permanently supports up to $900 million every year for conservation funding. The latter funding comes through a program call the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Lands within Chino Hills State Park include acquisitions funded through LWCF dollars. … Read More
When outside always be aware of your surroundings, but also have a little fun with it and see who might have been there before you. Watch for signs of animal evidence on the trail. Below is a photo of tracks on a trail in Chino Hills State Park. Here is a quiz: 1. Can you identify what animal made this track?2. Can you tell which direction it was headed? (up ⬆️ or down ⬇️)3. Can you tell if it was likely walking or running?4. … Read More
It is a big disappointment to hear that the California Supreme Court opted not to hear the case on Esperanza Hills. The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved the project–the latest iteration–with a 3-2 vote last September. These 340 multi-million dollar houses are proposed immediately adjacent to Chino Hills State Park. There is one more lawsuit appeal pending. A shout out to Protect Our Homes and Hills for its tireless work fighting for public safety in Yorba Linda. View the Orange County Register … Read More