Resource Apr 21, 2025

Park Explorers: Family Fun Adventure Guide

An activity booklet for your next trip to a national park or your favorite place in nature.

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is working to create greater access to nature for families by encouraging the preservation of public lands and the expansion of national parks, including our efforts to preserve the land that comprises the Rim of the Valley.

The Rim of the Valley consists of 118,000 acres of land adjacent to Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. It represents an opportunity to protect some of the last wild lands and historic sites in the greater Los Angeles area — ensuring the land will remain accessible and protected for present and future generations.

Activity Booklet

EXPLORADORES DE PARQUES: Guía de aventuras divertidas en familia

Un cuaderno de actividades para tu próximo viaje a un parque nacional o tu lugar favorito en la naturaleza.

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) fomenta la preservación de las tierras públicas y la expansión de los parques nacionales, incluidos nuestros esfuerzos por preservar el área que compone el Rim of the Valley (Borde del Valle).

El Rim of the Valley consiste de 118,000 acres de tierra adyacentes al Área Recreativa Nacional de las Montañas de Santa Mónica. Nos ofrece la oportunidad de proteger algunas de las últimas áreas silvestres y sitios históricos en el área metropolitana de Los Ángeles, garantizando que la tierra permanezca accesible y protegida para las generaciones presentes y futuras.

Cuaderno de Actividades

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