Monday, March 25, 2013

Black Bear Caught on City's 'Critter Cam'

Whether you are an experienced hiker or a novice, the City of Santa Clarita’s website, HikeSantaClarita.com is a “one-stop shop” with all the information you’ll need about trails and open space in our valley.


From Elsmere Canyon to Agua Dulce and everything in between, the website provides detailed trail maps that are color-coded according to difficulty, a tour event calendar, frequently asked questions and information on how residents can get involved in local preservation.


HikeSantaClarita.com has also recently updated its “Critter Cam” page. Some of the animals caught on camera include mountain lions, deer, coyotes, foxes and even a black bear, all of which live in and around local open spaces.


haskellhike“The City purchases open space and we oftentimes will build trails,” said City Communications Manager Gail Ortiz. “It’s land that is held in perpetuity, which means that it will never be built on. It’s preserved forever for use by our residents and visitors. The idea is that we want to get people out using the open space.”


[Click here] to visit the website and start planning your next excursion.


 



Black Bear Caught on City's 'Critter Cam'