Winter Solstice Pottery - National Parks Gallery
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High School Volunteer - National Parks Gallery
One of our high school volunteers shows children how to make paper bats while educating them about the different species of bat found in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Santa Monica - Camping Activity
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National parks: IMG_0157 - public domain image
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NPS employees working in the field in Parks as laboratories that was funded by National Park Foundation and Pew in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
National parks: Hike - public domain image
Students are happy to begin their hike. Public domain photograph of hiking trail, National Parks tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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National parks: Hike - public domain image
Jump for joy! Students celebrate their completion of the hike.
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Bird Watching With a Ranger - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Bird watching with rangers and visitors! Public domain photograph of ranger activity, National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Santa Monica - Reviewing photos
Ranger and biologist Jeff shows students photos of mountains lions caught on camera traps.
Aquatic Herpetofauna Long-Term Monitoring
A California Newt (Taricha torosa) found along a long-term monitoring transect. Researchers are monitoring 46 sites in the recreation area to determine the status and long-term trends in the distribution and ... More
National parks: IMG_0214 - public domain image
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Santa Monica - Slowing Down - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Photographed at El Matador State Beach
National parks: Pool - public domain image
The pool that belongs to the house at Peter Strauss Ranch is empty and it is not in use.
Santa Monica - Sharing Observations
We love when visitors share what they've seen in the park with us!
Hiking the Grotto Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Hikers make their way down to the Grotto. Public domain photograph of hiking trail, National Parks tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Decorated Ranger Flat Hat - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Ranger Coral getting decorated with plastic animal toys at an event.
Santa Monica - Interactive Timeline
Students add to the timeline inside the visitor center.
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LA Ranger Troca - National Parks Gallery
LA Ranger Troca out and about in South LA Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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NPS employee leading a tour in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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An NPS ranger teaching two children about starfishes in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
Santa Monica - Interactive Timeline
Students add a memory to the U.S. timeline.
Peter Strauss Ranch - National Parks Gallery
Peter Strauss Ranch Public domain photograph of a house in California, residential property, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Jump for joy! - National Parks Gallery
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Night Sky Explorers - National Parks Gallery
The National Park Service has developed a Junior Ranger Night Explorer program, encouraging young park visitors to explore the dark side of their national parks. Children can learn how to find the North Star,... More
Santa Monica - SAMO Youth - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
The SAMO Youth Program working on trail maintenance out at Circle X Ranch.
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SAMO Youth Trail Repair - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
SAMO Youth working on trail repair at Circle X. Public domain photograph of hiking trail, National Parks tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Santa Monica - Courtyard Activities
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National parks: Hiking - public domain image
Students join volunteer Jim at the top of Inspiration Point.
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NPS employee playing with children with a parachute in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
Santa Monica - Cheseboro Sunset
Photo taken by Volunteer Photographer Connar L'Ecuyer
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Santa Monica - Safety Talk - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Ranger Luis gives a safety talk before students go on the hike.
Every Kid in a Park Program - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Fourth-grade students from the Los Angeles Unified School District participate in an "Every Kid in a Park" program at Peter Strauss Ranch. The students learned how to set up a tent, identify local wildlife, mak... More
Santa Monica - Camping Activity
Students split into groups to join a ranger and learn how to build a tent.
Santa Monica - Park Biologists - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
A park biologist shares his discovery of a mayfly with a young park visitor.
Ranger Pop-Ups - National Parks Gallery
One of our pop-ups at an overlook by the Newton Trailhead off Kanan Rd.
National parks: Orientation - public domain image
Ranger Ken doing some trail map orientation at Solstice Canyon. Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Santa Monica - Bird Watching - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Students identify different birds. Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Grotto Trail - National Parks Gallery
This is a great spot to rest during the hike to the Grotto.
Santa Monica - Ranger Luis - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Students learn to use binoculars. Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Santa Monica - Art Activity - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Step 1: Students begin building their tent.
National parks: Wildflowers - public domain image
California poppies and lupine. Public domain scan of drawing, 20th-century botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: IMG_0151 - public domain image
Public domain photograph of people in the park, outdoors, picnic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Santa Monica - Surfs Up - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Surfs up at Leo Carillo State Beach!
Santa Monica - Camping Activity
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Creatures of the Night Ranger Hike
Ranger Fernando takes visitors on a "Creatures of the Night" hike to discuss the nocturnal inhabitants of the park.
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Santa Monica - Bird Watching - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Above the Clouds - National Parks Gallery
Photo taken from Yerba Buena Rd. Public domain photograph of mountain range, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Santa Monica - Tarantula Hike - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Tarantula hike led by Ranger Razsa to find tarantulas in the Satwiwa / Rancho Sierra Vista area!
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Long Term Stream Monitoring - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Park scientists conducting research in one of the many streams of the Santa Monica Mountains.
National parks: Swimming - public domain image
These kids are ready for swimming!
Park Interns and Volunteers - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Park interns and volunteers attend a Sunset Tarantula hike by Ranger Razsa to find tarantulas in the Satwiwa / Rancho Sierra Vista!
Santa Monica - Collectible pins
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Santa Monica - Education Volunteer
An education volunteer takes a school group on a hike at Rancho Sierra Vista. These volunteers work alongside our park rangers to engage youth in fun and diverse programs. They share their love of plants, anima... More
Sunset at Creatures of the Night Hike
A beautiful sunset near the end of the Creatures of the Night hike.
Santa Monica - Art Activity - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Students get creative. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Santa Monica - Sunset Ranger - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Ranger Fernando showing visitors photos of tarantulas on the Creatures of the Night hike.
National parks: Terrace - public domain image
The terrace is located right behind the house and the pool.
Santa Monica - Mystery Skull - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Students try to guess what animal the skull is.
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Hiking the Grotto - National Parks Gallery
Hikers return back from the Grotto during sunset. Public domain photograph of hiking trail, National Parks tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Hike - public domain image
Students explore the grounds of the trail.
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Abalone Shell Necklaces - National Parks Gallery
Students show off their finished necklaces.
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Hiking the Grotto Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Hikers make their way down to the Grotto. Public domain photograph of hiking trail, National Parks tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Santa Monica - Camping Activity
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Hikers at Circle X - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Hikers pose for a photo with a ranger near Circle X Ranch.
Santa Monica - Removing Graffiti
A ranger on patrol removes graffiti from a trailhead trash can.
National parks: IMG_0284 - public domain image
Students are on their way to Inspiration Point near King Gillette Ranch.
National parks: Hike - public domain image
Students engage in EKiP activities. Public domain photograph of hiking trail, National Parks tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Boney Mountain Backdrop - National Parks Gallery
Boney Mountain makes for the perfect insta-worthy backdrop!
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NPS employee showing a stick to children during a Chumash Program in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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Santa Monica - Salvia leucophylla
Salvia leucophylla, commonly known as purple sage, is a native California plant.
Paramount Road Race Program Cover
Black and white sketch with green type. Two racing cars, one dark gray and one white, cross the finish line as people look on from the side of the racing track. A tall viewing platform also overlooks the race. ... More
CA Red-legged Frog Translocation
Biologists with the National Park Service and USGS carefully remove half of an egg mass to translocate to two undisclosed locations in the Santa Monica Mountains. Red-legged frogs haven't been seen in the Santa... More
MASH Site - National Parks Gallery
The filming site for the legendary television show M*A*S*H*, which aired from 1972-1983. Exterior scenes for the show were filmed at Malibu Creek State Park, while interior shots were filmed on a sound stage at... More
White-Tailed Kite - National Parks Gallery
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Santa Monica - MASH Truck - Automobiles of 1940s
The filming site for the legendary television show M*A*S*H*, which aired from 1972-1983. Exterior scenes for the show were filmed at Malibu Creek State Park, while interior shots were filmed on a sound stage at... More
National parks: Coyote - public domain image
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Santa Monica - Alligator Lizard
These lizards are known their courageous self-defense, and they will often bite if handled.
Santa Monica - Gopher Snake - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
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Santa Monica - Sandstone Fin - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
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