Rails-to-Trails petitions against AAA funding cut proposal
From Rails-to-Trails Conservancy More than 25,000 people have added their names to Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s (RTC) petition calling on the American Automobile Association (AAA) to support the programs that fund trails, walking and bicycling. Since we launched this campaign, AAA chapters from around the country have asserted that they do support trails, walking and bicycling. But if AAA […]
Topanga State Park Meeting #2
On July 28, Jim Hasenauer and Jeff Klinger attended the second General Plan Meeting for Topanga State Park. It is important that riders weigh-in on this process and view the planning website at: http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=25956. Most of this meeting focused on the vision for the park and the idea of management zones. There are several important […]
CORBA Endorses Prop 21
Passage of Proposition 21, slated for the November 2 state ballot, will help create the State Parks and Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund, providing a stable source of funding for the state park system. See below for the full article from Yes On 21 For State Parks’ web site. For more information go to yesforstateparks.com. You may […]
CORBA Participates in Subaru Ready for Adventure Event
By Mark Langton Subaru presented its “Ready for Adventure” event at Malibu Creek State Park on June 19-20. For every test drive taken during the weekend, Subaru donated $10 to State Parks. CORBA was asked to provide skills workshops and lead rides. Several people were taken on fun rides along the trails of Malibu Creek […]
Art’s Trail Closure Update
By Mark Langton Recently I, on behalf of CORBA, sent an email to State Parks District Superintendent Al Pepito regarding an email he sent us. It included a forwarded email from Maintenance Supervisor Dennis Dolinar explaning why they were now closing trails that have for many years been used with knowledge of both the rangers […]
America’s Great Outdoors Initiative
The Obama Administration has announced a second round of Listening Sessions for the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative. These listening sessions will be crucial opportunities for the trail users to bring the Trail issues and the nation’s trail systems into the spotlight as a priority for the Obama Administration. CORBA volunteers will be in attendance, and […]
Topanga State Park General Plan Meeting CANCELLED
This meeting has been canceled. When State Parks reschedules it, we will let you know. Be a part of Topanga State Park’s future by attending a workshop on May 11, 2010 at Stewart Hall, Temescal Canyon Gateway Park in Pacific Palisades. The California Dept. of Parks and Recreation is preparing a General Plan and an […]