State: | California |
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Address: | Wrightwood, CA 92397, USA |
Postal code: | 92397 |
Phone: | (760) 249-3504 |
Website: | http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/angeles/recreation/outdoorlearning/recarea/?recid=41866&actid=119 |
The park rangers are super friendly and helpful. I hope the shutdown ends soon as many rangers are on furlough. Be aware this location is about the last spot where you barely have cell phone reception.
Perfect experience, nicest rangers in Southern California. Reminded me of the good old days in national forests: personal, small town feel. Only two Rangers work there, Errol and Spiritwolf; I got the impression they really love their work and forest. Very helpful, knowledgeable. They really care about the area and helping you enjoy the forest.
Unfortunately it was closed when we showed up, but Spiritwolf was there and showed up around. The hall was so pretty and spacious. He was knowledgeable and had some wonderful stories. The trails were a lot of fun to walk too.
Interesting, historical, useful and fun! The visitor center is not only an interesting historical landmark but one that is available for events. Plus the ranger station is located there and if you haven't stopped in the meet the Rangers you should, very nice people who care about the forest, its wildlife and the people that visit it in all its capacity. Plus there are public restrooms across the street and a nature trail behind the visitor center. And more trails nearby. And and and. The forest is what we make of it. Enjoy, protect and tell others.
Big Pines Visitor Center Interpretive Site with photos and an interactive map. Big Pines Visitor Center Interpretive Site from Mapcarta, the free map.
US Forestry Department with photos and an interactive map. US Forestry Department from Mapcarta, the free map.
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