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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...
Equestrian Trail Etiquette
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Know The Local Trail Rules Courtesy is the best safety on the trail. Don't Cut Switchbacks Minimize impact by staying on designated trails and avoiding muddy conditions. Say Hello Tell other users how many are in your party. Let other trail riders know when it is safe to pass your...
Park Rules
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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...
Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park
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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...
Dana Point Harbor Revitalization
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The County has entered into ground leases with Dana Point Harbor Partners LLC and Dana Point Harbor Partners Drystack LLC to plan, design, permit, fund, construct, renovate, market, and operate and manage the Harbor. Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Executed Lease Agreements DPH Master Lease Agreement DPH Drystack Lease Agreement 10/22/2018...
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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...