On July 23, 1769, Gaspar de Portola led an expedition into what is now Orange County and camped a few miles east of the San Juan Capistrano area. On July 24, the expedition headed inland to avoid the…

Bicycling/Bike Trails Dogs Permitted Equestrian Trails Family Picnic Area: There are two picnic areas, one next to the main office trailer under large California pepper trees, and the…

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The land which is now Caspers Wilderness Park had many uses before reaching its present state. For many thousands of years a hunting and gathering society of native American Indians, later named the…

All fires are prohibited. Fire prevention must be the first concern of every visitor. The park depends on visitors to protect all wildlife, vegetation, features, and improvements.…

The lands which comprise Yorba Regional Park were once part of an expansive cattle ranch belonging to Bernardo Yorba. This Mexican period land grant totaled 13,328.5 acres on the north side of the…

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park makes a great outdoor classroom for students of all ages, featuring many interesting geological formations and archaeological and paleontological sites. Perhaps…

Newsletter published by the Orange County Historical Commission. Orange County Historical Site Plaques (210.9 KB) 2011 Historical Organizations Diretory OCHC.pdf (1.8 MB) Day at…

Born in 1801, Bernardo Yorba petitioned Mexican Governor Figueroa for 13,000 acres of land on the northern side of the banks of the Santa Ana River in 1834. He was granted the land and named it…

Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Park only in designated areas. A speed limit of 10 MPH enforced at all times. Vehicle operations restricted to designated roads. Swimming or wading…