Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

California Fires Closing In On Santa Monica Mountains NRA

Sections of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in California were closed by two of the fires raging in the area.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 12th, 2025 4:53pm

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #73

How much do you really know about units of the National Park System? Indeed, there are so many facts and interesting tidbits. You might, however, know more than you realize. Just check out this latest National Parks Traveler quiz and trivia piece. Maybe you’ll even learn a few new things.

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By Rebecca Latson - April 7th, 2024 10:31am

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #67

Time for the next National Parks Traveler quiz and trivia piece. See how much you really know and maybe learn something new.

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By Rebecca Latson - November 4th, 2023 5:35am

"Glass Reflections, Nature’s Inspiration" To Benefit Santa Monica Mountains NRA

Blazing Star Arts Fused Glass will present a solo show and sale benefitting the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area from September 3 to October 29. The show, “Glass Reflections, Nature’s Inspiration,” features handmade artwork and functional art glass inspired by the Western National Parks and Recreation Areas.

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By NPT Staff - August 31st, 2023 2:30am

UPDATE | National Park Visitors Warned To Be "Prepared To Survive" Heat

Record heat across the southern tier of the country is creating deadly conditions for some national park visitors, including those at Death Valley National Park, where the key message was "Travel prepared to survive."

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 14th, 2023 11:59am

Litter Of Female Mountain Lion Kittens Discovered At Santa Monica Mountains

A litter of three mountain lion kittens, all females, has added to the number of the cats that roam the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and surroundings in California.

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By Compiled From N... - May 27th, 2023 2:30am

Nearly 100,000 Native Plants Planted At Santa Monica Mountains NRA

Two years after volunteers embarked on the path to plant 100,000 native plants at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in California, the task is nearly complete.

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By Compiled From N... - March 23rd, 2023 2:30am

Another Santa Monica Mountains Mountain Lion Likely Killed By Vehicle

Another mountain lion that roamed the Santa Monica Mountains in California appears to have been killed by a vehicle, according to National Park Service staff. A release from Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area said P-81 was likely killed by a vehicle strike Sunday, January 22.

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By Compiled From N... - January 30th, 2023 2:30am

California Storms Impacting Multiple Park Units

The ongoing series of storms that has dropped more than 400 percent of the normal amount of rain California might expect has impacted multiple National Park System sites in the state. Here's a glance of some of the impacts and closures:

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By Compiled From N... - January 11th, 2023 4:16pm

Iconic Mountain Lion P-22 Put Down Due To Health Problems, Injuries

Age-related maladies and trauma likely caused by a collision with a vehicle led to the decision Saturday to euthanize P-22, an iconic male mountain lion that roamed the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area for more than a decade.

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By NPT Staff - December 21st, 2022 8:00am

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