Paramount Ranch

With Joe not being "in to" the LA movie scene (there are 2 studio sets within 5-10 minute walk from his office that I want to check out) We compromised on the Paramount Ranch, I get the movie set and he get the hikes.

Here is a little history about the ranch.

In 1927 Paramount Pictures purchased 2,400 acres for use as a "movie ranch." After World War II the studio sold the property to private investors. In 1952 Bill Hertz bought 326 acres that still bear the Paramount name, where he turned the land into a western town. In 1980 the National Park Service purchased the land and revitalized the old movie ranch.

We walked on a couple trails one Hacienda Trail it is where they built a homestead for “Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman”.

The other trail is Backdrop Trail it goes along an area of the Ranch that is used for any outdoor shot because it shows no telephone poles or any distinctive features.

A view of Backdrop Trail  

Not sure what this is but it is pretty.

My favorite tree - it took a while to get this photo but I think it was worth it- meaning artist discussions with my photographer Joe. 

Main Street USA

Foxy at the Barber Shop