Body On July 23, 1769, Gaspar de Portola led an expedition into what is now Orange County and camped a few miles east of the San Juan Capistrano area. On July 24, the expedition headed inland to avoid the many streams and swamps in the area. They found a large plateau...

Body Bicycling/Bike Trails Dogs Permitted Equestrian Trails Family Picnic Area: There are two picnic areas, one next to the main office trailer under large California pepper trees, and the "Lone Pine" picnic area located south of the dam on the Lake View Loop Trail.Hiking Trails Interpretive Programs Restrooms Scenic Overlook Tables

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Body 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...

Body 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...

Body 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...

Body Fees: No fees collected at this time. Harriett M. Wieder Park features a 4-acre developed park that includes restrooms, a 24-car parking lot, open turf area for picnicking, decomposed granite pathways, outdoor exercise equipment, native plants, and a scenic viewpoint. The park also has a new ADA accessible playground with...

Body 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...

Body 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...

Body 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...