Two hiking programs, Rise and Shine and Sunset Strolls and a baby/toddler program, Little Ones Nature Hour, are offered at Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and Interpretive Center in Agua Dulce this season. The Little Ones Nature Hour will be held Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Vasquez Rocks Interpretive...

Have you ever wanted to learn more about the amazing history of filming in the Santa Clarita Valley, including Placerita Canyon and Vasquez Rocks? Attend a fun, interactive and visual presentation with Vasquez Rocks Superintendent Sarah Brewer, “Hollywood’s Backlot: History of Filming at...

Vasquez Rocks Natural Area, 10700 Escondido Canyon Road, Agua Dulce, CA 91390, will host a Day at the Rocks family-friendly open house event on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free family favorite event is open for friends of all ages and a fun way to spend a Saturday at the beautiful...

Vasquez Rocks Natural Area, 10700 Escondido Canyon Road, Agua Dulce, CA 91390, will host a series of free Twilight Hikes suitable for all ages. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Dates include: Thursday, April 6 at 6:45 p.m. Friday, May 5 at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Jun 3 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday,...

Volunteer docent naturalist training will be held at Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and Nature Center on Saturdays, May 7 to June 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more about the history, geology, plants and wildlife of Basquez Rocks while becoming a member of a team of volunteer docent naturalists. Vasquez...

Click photo to enlarge flyer. The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, Vasquez Rocks Nature Center Associates and the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians are hosting a free, family-friendly event, “Day at the Rocks,” Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The...

Los Angeles County officials gathered at Vasquez Rocks Monday morning for the unveiling of the county’s newest mural, which pays homage to local plant and animal species. “Vasquez Rocks Natural Area is fascinating and … one of the gems in L.A. County,” said county Supervisor Kathryn Barger, whose...

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is launching its Spring Into Parks program initiative with a variety of new options for youth and families to enjoy at no cost. With the support of the Board of Supervisors and partners, L.A. County Parks has created new curricula and service...

Los Angeles County regional parks and natural areas, which include William S. Hart Park, Placerita Nature Center and Vasquez Rocks, will now be closed Mondays and Tuesdays, effective July 6, according to officials. The reduced hours follow staff reductions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hours of operation...

For the first time in at least a quarter century – maybe ever – the Easter Sunrise Service at Vasquez Rocks is canceled due to concerns about the novel coronavirus outbreak and the decision by the County of Los Angeles to shutter natural-area parks, including Vasquez. Traditionally, dozens...