Talk:The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Wording
Heirs of "passionate nature lover" donated the land after "failing to find any oil"? Is this meant to be sarcastic? 70.231.140.11 (talk) 23:19, 27 September 2009 (UTC)

Text from official site
Original text from http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=666.

The park offers rugged semi-wilderness, rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains of more than 2,600 feet. Once the site of logging operations until the 1920s, visitors can still find evidence of logging operations, mill sites and trestles in the park. The land was donated to the state by the Marks family in 1963. With over 30 miles of trails, hiking, jogging and biking are some of the activities to be enjoyed here. Picnic tables and barbecue pits are available. A trail camp is located six miles from the nearest parking lot. Dogs are allowed only along the entrance road and in the picnic areas and must be on a leash no longer than six feet at all times. Location - Directions The park is four miles north of Aptos on Aptos Creek Road. Seasons - Climate - Recommended clothing The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended. About the park This park is on land that was clear-cut during a forty-year logging frenzy (1883-1923). When the loggers left the Aptos Canyon, the forest began to heal itself and now the scars grow fainter with each passing year. The Forest of Nisene marks is a monument to forest regeneration and the future - it is a forest in the state of becoming.

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Coordinate error
The coordinates need the following fixes: Should be 121.90 W, per http://www.parks.ca.gov/lat_long_map/default.asp?lvl_id=309

Current coordinates have park incorrectly marked as east of Gilroy, CA. 72.188.207.134 (talk) 07:58, 21 October 2009 (UTC)

Moved geographic coordinates marker to a hill summit or knoll somewhat close to the park middle. The California State Parks hyperlink given above positions its marker closer to the southern end of the park. In an extended feature such as a park, there may be a number of points worthy of marking. BrainMarble (talk) 03:09, 16 December 2009 (UTC)

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