Tucked away in the rugged heart of Orange County, the canyons whisper stories that span centuries. Once called “Canyon de la Madera”—the Canyon of Timber—these wild landscapes were shaped by Spanish explorers in the 1700s, who carved paths through the dense woods and laid the groundwork for a legacy of adventure. From cattle ranches and mission-era logging to gold-hungry miners and roaring oil booms, the canyons have always drawn the bold and the curious. Today, their untamed beauty lives on in the form of scenic parks and outdoor escapes, where the echoes of the past meet the thrill of the present.