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Beyond the haste and altered earth, there's a wild place
where you can walk, saunter, or hike aimlessly. On a silent
path, the ties that bind all life envelop you and an ancient
impulse seizes its control. Among the bird songs, wildflowers,
and balsam-scented air you behold the beauty from within and
all around you. On a ridge, you glance back at the city and
smile as your troubled mind is calmed by winds whispering among
the pines. Instinctively a newly found joy passes through you
as a wish for the entire world. On this ridge, you will always
know who you are. On this ridge, your dreams will never die.
The Wildlands Conservancy preserves these special places.
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The Wind Wolves Preserve is one of the best places in Southern California to observe large mammals, and is open to the public on WEEKENDS ONLY for hiking, picnicking, and camping. For information, call (661) 858-1115. more > |
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By April 11, 2008 a new picnic area and trailhead leading to the Pacific Crest Trail will be open to the public on this 2,851-acre preserve.
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This recently acquired 5,832-acre preserve includes five miles of Eel River frontage in Mendocino County.more > |
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Pioneertown Mountain Preserve's trailhead and picnic area are CLOSED for fire restoration. Contact the desert field office at (760) 369-7105.
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The trail is open to the public, without charge, Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., along with 50 picnic tables at Blue Sky and Oak Knoll picnic areas. Contact the preserve headquarters at (909) 797-8507. more > |
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Mission Creek Preserve is located in a transition zone between the Sonoran and Mojave deserts. Mission Creek has a rich species composition, with flora and fauna representing both deserts. Contact the desert field office at (760) 369-7105.
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