Golden Gate National Recreational Area - Olema Valley - Woodville, CA - National Parks (U.S.) on Waymarking.com

"Olema Valley—a rolling landscape of grassland and forest—stretches ten miles from Tomales Bay to Bolinas Lagoon. Part of the Golden Gate National Parks, this area has been shaped by geologic forces and changing patters of human use. Until recently, the dynamic story of the valley remained largely undiscovered. Now, steps are underway to preserve both the history and fragile beauty of this northern corner of the park.

Thanks to a new study by National Park Service historian Dewey Livingston, the area's fascinating ranching past is coming to light. The study details life in the Olema Valley from the time of the Mexican rancheros to the area's national park beginnings, and recommends ways to preserve the fascinating remnants of this time period.

To protect Olema Valley's natural heritage, volunteers in the Site Stewardship Program, a cooperative program of the National Parks Service and the Golden Gate National Parks Association, are focusing attention on threats to the area's native habitats. Using a unique approach to habitat restoration, park experts train volunteer stewards in state-of-the-art restoration techniques." (visit link)

State/States the Park is located...: California Park Designation: River/Recreation Area Website From the National Parks Service Page of this Waymark...: [Web Link] SECONDARY website.: http://www.parksconservancy.org/visit/park-sites/olema-valley.html Are pictures included?: yes Times the Visitors Center (or Park) is Open....: Not listed Months the Visitors Center/Park is open...: Not listed

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