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Remembering the 2008 Freeway Fire

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 15, 2016 with No Comments

Let us not forget the significance of November 15, 2008. Eight years ago today the Freeway Complex Fire raced through four counties and burned over 30,000 acres right here where we all live. Ninety-five percent of Chino Hills State Park was burned. Over 300 homes were damaged or destroyed. The fire taught us many lessons, let’s hope these lessons still resonate with elected officials when making policy decisions near our wildlands. Public safety is paramount.

Teddy Roosevelt Event Photos

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on September 29, 2016 with No Comments

September Shindig Announced

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 31, 2016 with No Comments

Join Hills For Everyone for its September Shindig. We ain’t ready to hang up the saddle on Madrona. It’s been a rough ride, so Hills For Everyone is roundin’ up its posse fer a shindig. Git the long and short of it from one of America’s greatest historical heroes of public lands! The event is on Saturday, September 24 from 4:30 – 7:30… there’ll be plenty to eat and a special surprise guest appearance–not to mention spendin’ opportunities! Download the event … Read More

Happy Birthday National Park Service!

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 25, 2016 with No Comments

TBT: Happy Birthday National Park Service. On this day (August 25th), 100 years ago, the National Park Service was born. A few of the visionary leaders we have to thank for our 412 national parks, include: Artist George Catlin, Naturalist John Muir, Presidents Teddy Roosevelt,Woodrow Wilson, and William Taft. Because of this leadership we have special places like: Alaska’s Denali (the photograph), Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains, California’s Yosemite, and the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. Thank you to all conservationists … Read More

A Little Known Fact

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 11, 2016 with No Comments

TBT: When the State could not afford park operation (even though acquisition had begun), Hills For Everyone volunteers offered to operate Chino Hills State Park. Between 1982-84, it was opened for limited public use. This endeavor marked the first time in state history that a non-profit group of volunteers was entrusted with such a task. Did you know this part of our history?