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State Park Passes Available

State Park Passes Available

by on January 4, 2022 with No Comments

California State Parks is selling its 2022 annual park passes for $195 and include California’s most popular destinations like the beaches. Passes are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase, and do not expire on 12/31. These passes do not cover camping or off road vehicle park fees. In addition, day use fees are now $10 per vehicle with no charge for walk/bike in visitors. Purchasing these passes support the maintenance and operation of our state park system. … Read More

Loss of Dr. E.O. Wilson

Loss of Dr. E.O. Wilson

by on December 27, 2021 with No Comments

The world has lost a bright star in the world of conservation, Edward O. Wilson. Known as “Ant Man” or “Charles Darwin’s natural heir,” Dr. Wilson was an entomologist focused on bringing evolutionary biology to the spotlight. His research on ants, understanding of evolution, and study of this (then) new topic of “island biogeography” launched the current science behind conservation and landscape connectivity worldwide. He calculated that the bigger the island, the more species (biodiversity) it had, and the smaller … Read More

Why Trails Close Due to Rain

Why Trails Close Due to Rain

by on December 23, 2021 with No Comments

As a reminder most park agencies, including Chino Hills State Park and the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority, close the trail systems during and after rains to preserve the integrity of the trails. The Puente-Chino Hills are known for clay soils, which are sticky and take longer to dry out. Trail users try to avoid the puddles, which expands the trail unnaturally and impacts the land. The standard rule is for every quarter inch of rain the trails are closed … Read More

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