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Register Article on the Rise in Mountain Lion Deaths in Orange County

The unfortunate recent encounter between a mountain lion and a family hiking in Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park has heightened concerns about the survival of these big cats and the tragic consequences of human encroachment. The Register is reporting an alarming rise in the number of mountain lions who have died at human hands, including vehicle [...]

http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/4164

Mountain Lion Encounter in Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park

The Patch has a story about a mother’s scary and tragic encounter with a mountain lion on a trail in the Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park. From the story:

A young mountain lion stalked a woman and her two children on an Orange County park trail and came close enough to pounce but was later shot [...]

http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/2952

Whiting Ranch Poker Ride is Back

This is a fun event, and it’s back for another year. Cyclists can ride a 6.5 mile course through Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, while competing for prizes:

Participants will ride their mountain bike through an adventurous course of trails, navigating their way through checkpoints along the way. After hitting all the checkpoints, riders will be [...]

http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/2013

Mission Viejo Annexes 40 Acres

The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement between the County and the City of Mission Viejo to permit Mission Viejo to annex 40 acres of property in an unincorporated area between Mission Viejo, Lake Forest and Rancho Santa Margarita at the corner of El Toro Road and Glenn Ranch Road, in the vicinity [...]