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Chiquito Trail to Chiquito Falls is a 9-mile loop trail located in the Cleveland National Forest , near Lake Elsinore (California) . The trail leads us to a seasonal waterfall and offers a great views of Orange and Riverside counties . This hiking route can be quite hot, so bring sunscreen, hats and plenty of water. The start point is in the big parking in front of The Candy Store on Ortega Highway. A Forest Adventure Pass is required for each vehicle parked which can be purchased at the candy store. You can eat a delicious apple pie in the Candy Store on Ortega Highway. 😍🍰 The Candy Store on Ortega Highway The Chiquito trail can be accessed from the San Juan Loop . At the northeast corner of the parking lot you’ll see a sign marking the San Juan Loop trail head . The path climbs for a short distance and then descends to the  San Juan Falls , which are dried up during the drought season. San Juan Falls Great Basin fence lizard ...

Ruta y Video 🗺️ Route Map 🎬 Video Just off the coast of Long Beach, in San Pedro Bay, lies one of California’s most unusual landmarks: the THUMS Oil Islands . Built for oil drilling, they don’t look anything like the typical industrial platforms. Thanks to their tropical landscaping, waterfalls, and sculptures, many visitors mistake them for private resorts or even luxury residential islands. Among them, Grissom Island stands out as the closest to the shoreline and the most heavily disguised. The THUMS Islands: oil drilling in disguise The  THUMS Islands were constructed in 1965 to tap into the Wilmington Oil Field , one of the richest petroleum reserves in California. The project was overseen by Disneyland architect Joseph Linesch , who was tasked with designing a landscape that would camouflage the massive drilling towers and reduce the noise. The island...

El Dorado Nature Center is an oasis in the middle of the city. Located on the banks of the San Gabriel Rive r, it is a great place to get some fresh air and walking. There are trails around the two lakes and forested areas. There's plenty of benches along the trails so you can sit, rest and relax. El Dorado Nature Center provides a perfect place for families and kids of all ages to learn about wildlife. You can see different animals as you walk: squirrels , ducks , ospreys and turtles . In the Visitor Center there is an educational display, an art gallery and a small gift shop. South lake Osprey