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American Park Network is an official partner of the National What’s New! 4 Forest Foundation, National Parks Conservation Association, National Fish and Wildlife At A Glance 6 Foundation, American Hiking Society and the Student Conservation Association. Important Numbers 10 Publisher & Editor-in-Chief MARK J. SAFERSTEIN Preservation 11 Associate Publisher & Executive Editor Hiking 13 Joel S. Saferstein Group Sales & Partnerships Director Backpacking 16 Alex Frenkel EDITORIAL / PRODUCTION Climbing 21 Editors: Monette A. 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Cover: Star trails at Joshua Tree National Park, iStock The publisher of this guide and the advertisers herein are not geico.com | 1-877-434-2678 | Local Office affiliated with, or endorsed by, the National Park Service. For answers to all your questions, FOR MORE INFORMATION go to OhRanger.com Some discounts, coverages, payment plans and features are not available in all states, in all GEICO companies, or Distribution requests in all situations. GEICO is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, DC [email protected] 20076; a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary. © 2019 GEICO Oh, Ranger! Wi-Fi™ installation/sponsorship 3 [email protected] PRESERVATION WHAT’S NEW! WE’RE ALL CONNECTED As a young man, John Muir, the naturalist known as, “Father of the National Parks,” Mark, Joel & Alex – connecting in parks! had an accident that left him temporarily blinded. It changed his life forever. When he science. I often find inspiration in parks. In its regained his sight, he emerged into the light traditional form, yoga was about joining with ever-determined to pursue his dreams of the collective universe. So, too, is Muir’s quote, exploration. Fortunately for the world, Muir’s best illustrated by an example from Yellowstone. trials led him to help move Congress to set When wolves were reintroduced there after a aside Yosemite, one of his many contributions 70-year absence, the rampant elk population to our nation’s preservation movement. could no longer leisurely nibble on willows, graze When faced with adversity, we have but in open meadows or congregate by the rivers. In two choices. We can either rise above our a short period of time, the forests and meadows circumstance or succumb to our demons of began to regenerate. Song birds appeared. doubt, fear, resentment and apathy. While Beavers flourished, building dams, which Muir was lucky to have his sight return, his created habitats for otters, muskrats and ducks. subsequent efforts drew strength from hope, Cooler waters, shaded by more trees, attracted compassion, kindness and love to rise up different species of amphibians and fish. Tree from personal adversity. roots stabilized the river banks, diminished Lately, it feels like we’re all dealing with erosion and even changed the geography of the too many hurdles. Every hour, “breaking” park! Indeed, pick out anything by itself and we news spews forth accounts of tragedy and quickly find that everything is connected. divisiveness. It was with this backdrop that I Now is the time to seek out connection— SOMEWHERE was preparing to teach a restorative yoga class, whether in a park, a yoga studio or anywhere to create a safe environment for my students you find inspiration—to find strength to rise up BETWEEN and provide an hour’s worth of peace and quiet and overcome the obstacles that face us all… to carry out into the world. What theme would capture their imagination and neatly underscore STUNNING our human need for connectedness? When teaching, I try to use examples that marry ancient tradition with contemporary and SURREAL GET CONNECTED AT YOUR FAVORITE PARKS! VISITUTAH.COM Parks are about enjoying nature, but what if you want to share a great picture or are awaiting an important email? If you’re looking to add connectivity to your park, or if you already have Wi-Fi and would like help adding content or generating sponsor revenues, please let us know at [email protected]. 4 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S PARKS & PUBLIC LANDS | PRESERVATION AT A GLANCE SAVE UP TO 20% For your next stay, book direct on ChoiceHotels.com and get For outdoor enthusiasts, Southern responsibility of preserving and protecting the California is the perfect playground. Hiking, natural and cultural assets of national parks our lowest price guaranteed. bicycling, horseback riding, fishing, rock and providing for the parks’ public use and climbing, skiing, kayaking and just about enjoyment. For more information visit nps.gov BADDA any other activity you might crave are right or call the Pacific West regional office at ® around the bend. Bordered by the Pacific (415) 623-2100. BADDA BOOM. Ocean on one side and the Mojave Desert on the other, outdoor spaces make up the US FOREST SERVICE (USFS) heart and soul of the region. These public Southern California is home to a number lands, located in one of the nation’s most of national forests, many of which are populous areas, provide the perfect escape featured in this guide, including San from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Bernardino, Los Padres and Angeles. All are managed, protected and maintained WHO’S WHO by the USFS. For information, please call As you travel throughout Southern (800) 832-1355 or visit fs.fed.us. California, there are several organizations that are dedicated to making your U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE experience a memorable and safe one. SERVICE (USFWS) The USFWS is the government organization NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) dedicated to the protection, conservation The NPS is the federal custodian of several and enhancement of fish, wildlife, plants and public lands in the region.