Did you know that MOST wildfires near Chino Hills State Park start in July? Yep, nearly 22% of all documented wildfires ignite in July as found in our study. The Fourth of July and use of fireworks locally are part of the … Read More
Did you know that most of the ridgelines on the eastern side of Chino Hills State Park are in private ownership? That’s right—they are not part of the park and they are not yet protected. It has been our goal … Read More
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 … 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 … 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 … Read More
The Ups and Downs of COVID-19 – https://mailchi.mp/ccd040eb7712/june-2020-enewsletter This e-newsletter covers our State Park acquisition bill (AB 2021), camping in Chino Hills State Park, and how fireworks are starting local fires.
Did you know that 18,000 acres of land have been saved in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor? This Corridor is made up of local, regional, and state owned lands. Orange County Parks has a facility in Brea—124 acres—tucked next to Chino Hills State … Read More
It is interesting that a little over one year ago this article was written. It appears even in the ‘best of times’ the state opts not to fund or prioritize parks, park maintenance, and park acquisitions. With a growing population, … Read More
Did you know that the nut of black walnut trees served as a food source for Native American tribes despite the hard, thick shell? The largest stand of native walnuts left in the state is protected in Chino Hills State … Read More
Chino Hills State Park opened its gates today for drive in access to the trails. (Note: the campground is still closed.) We jumped at the opportunity to visit. It has been a while since we laid our eyes on the … Read More