Here come the Gabriel lads and lassies from the commonplace orange groves, to make love and gather ferns and dabble away their hot holidays in the cool pool. They are fortunate in finding so fresh a retreat so near their homes. It is the Yosemite of San Gabriel. -Steep Trails by John Muir.
I frequently hike, backpack and camp in the San Gabriel Moutains and absolutely love it. It'so close and accessible. It is always there for me when I just want to leave the concrete jungle and mediatate on nature. I love the SGM so much that I want to protect and expand the wildreness for future generations.
Living in Los Angeles County, one can not avoid the majesty of the San Gabriels, especially on a clear day. We are fortunate that we have sea, desert and the Mountains.
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San Gabriel Mountains Forever is a partnership of local business owners, residents, faith and community leaders, recreation groups, health and social service organizations, and conservation groups who have come together to protect wilderness and wild and scenic rivers in the San Gabriel Mountains.
The San Gabriel Mountains Forever (SGMF) campaign is presently working on twin goals to
1) Expand wilderness and wild and scenic river designations in the San Gabriel Mountains.
2) Establish a new San Gabriel Mountains National Recreation Area (SGMNRA).
The spectacular San Gabriel Mountains are the iconic landmark of the Angeles National Forest. It is Southern California's most accessible and popular "backyard" for millions who visit its clear and cold rivers, and its tranquil and panoramic vistas. The Angeles National Forest is also an irreplaceable natural resource that gives Los Angeles County more than 70% of its open space and provides our region with drinking water and clean air.
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http://www.sangabrielmountains.org/
1 comment:
A great post.
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