With #ValentinesDay near, we have been thinking about getting into the park dating scene. Looking for some #ParkLove!💚 Our ideal park match would be urban, coastal, love wildlife, and tell great stories. Any ideas?🤔 What else should we add to our profile? #LoveYourPark

What is a wildlife sighting? How do I report a mountain lion sighting? Jeff Sikich of the Santa Monica Mtns shares how to report a sighting in the National Park Service’s study area in Southern California. SERIES BY: @NationalWildlife, Cougar Conservancy #CougarCoexistenceFAQs

We know you’ve seen a snowman but have you ever seen a snow plant? ❄️ 🌱 Photos: NPS / Ashley Borrego. #santamonicamountains

We want to hear from you on a plan to make Santa Monica Mtns more accessible for visitors w/disabilities. We hope to remove barriers to key visitor experiences. The 30-day comment period begins today. To see the plan & provide comments, click here: parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cf…

Start #NationalParkWeek and #EarthDay right by sending ‘cheers’ to the thousands of volunteers who give back to their National Park! Our park last year had 3,460 volunteers give more than 70,000 hours across park divisions. This would take an average employee 34 years to do 🤯

Who thinks EVERY day should be Mother’s Day? This Red-shouldered hawk mom (Buteo lineatus) might. ❤️ She’s nesting in a eucalyptus tree in our park & her brood is expected to fledge soon. We’re told she’s being EXTRA protective of her fledglings! #santamonicamountains

“RAWR!” squeaked the baby wild cats. #santamonicamountains nps.gov/samo/learn/new…