can recognize this setting from Planet of the Apes. I remember
watching it when I was a kid. It's nice to have the history of
an area, because it makes it more memorable and interesting.
Lots of rattlesnakes in the park? The only CAL park that I've visited is Mount Palomar State Park. And I recall that on both trips in it was packed with rattlesnakes!
Thanks for your comment. I don't know whether there are many rattlers in the park but I've seen several over the past few years there. I would guess that there are many though. Cheers.
I worked at 20th Century Fox as a driver during the summers (college job) and I remember going out there for the movie "the sandpebbles" with Steve McQueen. McQueen was an interesting guy and I have a story or two to tell about him from that movie location. Nice that it is a state park now.
Thanks for the comment. Yes, that park has had quite a history. It must have been fun to see and experience it those days. I am glad it is a state park now too and has some protection against urban development. It's such a beautiful area so close to the city. Cheers.
tleaf - May 13, 2008 10:28 am - Voted 10/10
Excellent Job!The flow of the text was smooth, informative and inviting. I will definitely enjoy hiking this area soon! Thank you.
SoCalHiker - May 13, 2008 10:56 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Excellent Job!Thanks for the nice words. I am sure you will love hiking there. Cheers.
lcarreau - May 14, 2008 1:09 pm - Voted 10/10
Yes, I think Ican recognize this setting from Planet of the Apes. I remember
watching it when I was a kid. It's nice to have the history of
an area, because it makes it more memorable and interesting.
SoCalHiker - May 14, 2008 1:34 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Yes, I think IThanks Larry. Actually if you hike there you will recognize many locations from the movies. It's a great place. Cheers.
BobSmith - May 16, 2008 11:19 pm - Voted 10/10
Good post.Lots of rattlesnakes in the park? The only CAL park that I've visited is Mount Palomar State Park. And I recall that on both trips in it was packed with rattlesnakes!
SoCalHiker - May 16, 2008 11:28 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Good post.Thanks for your comment. I don't know whether there are many rattlers in the park but I've seen several over the past few years there. I would guess that there are many though. Cheers.
Dean - Feb 24, 2010 1:03 pm - Voted 10/10
Back in 1966I worked at 20th Century Fox as a driver during the summers (college job) and I remember going out there for the movie "the sandpebbles" with Steve McQueen. McQueen was an interesting guy and I have a story or two to tell about him from that movie location. Nice that it is a state park now.
SoCalHiker - Feb 24, 2010 1:12 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Back in 1966Thanks for the comment. Yes, that park has had quite a history. It must have been fun to see and experience it those days. I am glad it is a state park now too and has some protection against urban development. It's such a beautiful area so close to the city. Cheers.