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The land which is now Caspers Wilderness Park had many uses before reaching its present state. For many thousands of years a hunting and gathering society of native American Indians, later named the Juanenos, lived and prospered within Bell and San Juan Canyons. With the arrival of the Spanish Portola...
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All fires are prohibited. Fire prevention must be the first concern of every visitor. The park depends on visitors to protect all wildlife, vegetation, features, and improvements. Possession or use of firearms or weapons is prohibited. No hunting allowed. Skateboarding is not permitted. Trails subject to closure during rainy weather...
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The lands which comprise Yorba Regional Park were once part of an expansive cattle ranch belonging to Bernardo Yorba. This Mexican period land grant totaled 13,328.5 acres on the north side of the Santa Ana River and was called Rancho Canon de Santa Ana (Canyon of St. Anne). Bernardo continued...
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Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park makes a great outdoor classroom for students of all ages, featuring many interesting geological formations and archaeological and paleontological sites. Perhaps the best example of marine fossils in south Orange County lies within the northeastern section of the park. Scientific studies are often conducted...
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Born in 1801, Bernardo Yorba petitioned Mexican Governor Figueroa for 13,000 acres of land on the northern side of the banks of the Santa Ana River in 1834. He was granted the land and named it Rancho Cañon de Santa Ana, the Canyon of Saint Anne. Bernardo continued to develop...
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Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Park only in designated areas. A speed limit of 10 MPH enforced at all times. Vehicle operations restricted to designated roads. Swimming or wading in creek or lake is prohibited. (No watercraft allowed) MINORS SHOULD BE UNDER DIRECT ADULT SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES. The park depends...
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Heritage Hill Historical Park had its origins in the building of the Serrano Adobe in 1863 by Don Jose Serrano's family as the original land grantees of the Rancho Canada de los Alisos, granted to Don Jose by the Mexican government by grants in 1841 and 1846. The Serrano Adobe...
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Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Possession or use of firearms or weapons is prohibited. No Hunting allowed. Skateboarding is not permitted. A speed limit of 10 MPH enforced at all times. Dogs are not permitted on the beach. Park only in designated areas. Vehicle operations restricted to designated roads. State fishing...
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The land comprising Mason Park was originally part of Rancho San Joaquin. This rancho was granted to Jose Sepulveda in 1842 by the Mexican governor Alvarado. In 1864 the Rancho, consisting of 48,803 acres, was acquired by the firm of Irvine, Flint, Bixby and Company. The firm acquired another 59,381...