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| Landmarks #717 & #717-2 | Los Angeles & San Bernardino Counties | Visited: December 11, 2011 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque marking the extension of the Angeles National Forest into both Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: The first national forest in the State of California and second in the United States, Angeles National Forest was created by proclamation of President Benjamin Harrison on December 20, 1892. The first name given to the forest, “‘San Gabriel Timberland Reserve,” was changed to “San Gabriel National Forest” March 4, 1907 and then to “Angeles National Forest” on July 1, 1908.
OTHER TIDBITS: Angeles National Forest also has one of the most beautiful drives in Southern California: the Angeles Crest Highway! Stretching from Montrose all the way to Palmdale, it flies through chaparral, high conifers, and down to desert with astounding vistas all along the way! It’s a side of Southern California that isn’t necessarily promoted, but it’s well worth exploring! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: San Gabriel Mtns Clear Creek vista point State Hwy 2 (P.M. 32.8), 8.3 mi N of I-210 La Cañada, CA 91011 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~21mi (34km) — 0.4hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |
