SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans, and active and reserve military members, by offering free admission to 130 participating state park units on Memorial Day – Monday, May 29, 2023. The list of participating park units can be found at parks.ca.gov/MemorialDay2023. “State Parks invites these brave people and their families to […]
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Humbug Day Living History Festival at Malakoff Diggins SHP
Nevada City, Calif. — Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park will be hosting the 55th annual Humbug Day, on June 10th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This annual “hometown homecoming” celebration commemorates the establishment of the park, and brings its gold mining history to life with volunteers in period costume interpreting the historic heritage of […]
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Geology Walk at Bridgeport
Join us for docent-led geology walk at South Yuba River State Park! Visitors can meet the docent at the Buttermilk Bend Trail parking lot, on the east side of Pleasant Valley Road at Bridgeport. A maximum of 12 visitors can attend the tour. Please reserve your spot at https://tinyurl.com/GeologyWalk The tour is free. Parking lot […]
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State Park Campgrounds in the Sierra delay opening dates
TAHOMA, Calif.— California State Parks today issued a travel notice for outdoor enthusiasts planning a trip to the Tahoe region, due to the historic snowpack in the Sierra. Many state parks still have 3-6′ of snow throughout campgrounds and day-use areas. While temperatures in the forecast should assist the snow in melting, park staff still […]
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Wildflower Walks at Bridgeport through May 14
Join us for docent-led wildflower walks on spring weekends as we take you on a tour to see poppies, lupines, larkspur, fiddlenecks, popcorn flowers and others that are currently blooming. The walks are 10 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, beginning of March through Mother’s Day on the Buttermilk Bend Trail. They typically take around two […]
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Malakoff Diggins SHP Sediment Control Project and Habitat Restoration Project Final Initial Study available
California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has completed a Final Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (Final IS/MND) for the Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park (MDSHP) Sediment Control Best Management Practices and Habitat Restoration Project. MDSHP is located in Nevada County approximately 9 miles northeast of Nevada City. The central feature of MDSHP is […]
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RESCHEDULED: California State Parks Volunteer Training
Volunteer in the beautiful California State Parks of the Sierra foothills! The Sierra Gold Sector is hosting a training for volunteering at Empire Mine State Historic Park, South Yuba River State Park, and Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park. There is a wide variety of opportunities available at each park to match any interest! After a […]
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Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park Prescribed Fire and Forest Management Program draft available for public comment
California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is proposing to treat approximately 1,866 acres of high-risk parkland including a Public Safety and Historic Core Protection Zone and use prescribed fire to conduct understory burning at Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park (Malakoff). Malakoff is located in Nevada County approximately 9 miles northeast of Nevada City, and […]
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California State Parks Hosting Volunteer Training
Grass Valley, Calif.— Beginning March 3rd, California State Parks is hosting a multi-day training for volunteering at Empire Mine State Historic Park, South Yuba River State Park, and/or Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park. A wide variety of volunteer activities are available at all three parks to match any interest, from public speaking to hands-on projects, […]
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California State Parks Announces $4.68 Million in Grant Recommendations for Local Recreational Trail Projects
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In support of expanding recreational opportunities to California’s communities, California State Parks has recommended $4.68 million in federal grant funding for seven local non-motorized trail projects. Cities such as Glendale, Napa and Riverside applied for the funding in hopes to improve the quality of life for their communities by enhancing access to […]
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Spanish Boating Safety Course Now Available from California State Parks
SACRAMENTO Calif. January 27, 2023 — California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) announced today the availability of a boating safety course in Spanish. Like its English counterpart, the Curso de California para Navegación home study eBook is free and helps Californians be compliant with the mandatory boating education law that requires power boat operators to […]
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Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park Pit Drainage Runoff Sediment Control Plan available for public comment
California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is proposing to install sediment discharge control measures at Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park (MDSHP). MDSHP is located in Nevada County approximately 9 miles northeast of Nevada City, and includes the historic town of North Bloomfield, a public campground, a pond (Blair Lake), wooded areas with hiking trails, […]
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Empire Mine Hard Rock Trail and Penn Gate Parking Lot closed temporarily in October for maintenance work
Grass Valley, Calif. – The Penn Gate Parking Lot and a portion of the Hard Rock Trail near the Sand Dam at Empire Mine State Historic Park will be closed starting Thursday, October 6 through Saturday, November 5 for maintenance work associated with the Sand Dam spillway. All other trails and park amenities will be […]
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State Parks To Temporarily Close Campgrounds at Portola Redwoods State Park Due to Drought
SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks today announced the temporary closure of campground facilities at Portola Redwoods State Park due to lower water flows in Peters Creek, the park’s primary water source. Effective Friday Aug. 5, 2022, the campground facilities will be closed for the remainder of the camping season (including reservation, group, and drop-in sites). […]
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Closure of the Bridgeport section of South Yuba River State Park due to Rices Fire
Due to the Rices Fire suppression and rehabilitation efforts and resources dedicated to the emergency response, the following areas are closed for the safety of the public, until further notice: 1. South Yuba River State Park: Bridgeport Covered Bridge and Visitor Center, and day use areas and park lands in the vicinity of the Bridgeport […]
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California State Parks Encourages Visitors to Recreate Responsibly This Fourth of July Weekend
SACRAMENTO, Calif., – California State Parks invites Californians and visitors from around the world to recreate responsibly this Fourth of July weekend, one of the busiest outdoor holidays of the year. With 279 state parks, California’s diverse landscape has recreational activities for everyone from swimming in the lakes, rivers and oceans to hiking in the giant […]
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California State Parks Offers Free Admission to Veterans, Active and Reserve Military Members on Memorial Day- May 30, 2022
SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans, active and reserve military members, by offering them free admission to participating parks on Memorial Day – Monday, May 30, 2022. A total of 133 park units will be honoring the free admission this year, including state vehicular recreation areas and the California State Railroad […]
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Division of Boating and Waterways Encourages Outdoor Enthusiasts to Boat Responsibly as 2022 Boating Season Begins
SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways is joining boating education professionals across the country in reminding recreational boaters to boat responsibly during National Safe Boating Week (May 21-27) and year-round. Simple actions such as wearing a life jacket and getting the California Boater Card can help improve safety on California’s waterways. […]
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California Simplifies Annual Day Use Pass Program for CalWORKs Families
SACRAMENTO, Calif.March 3, 2022— California State Parks and the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) have made it easier for CalWORKs families to receive a free annual, vehicle day-use pass valid at 200+ state parks and beaches. Now, families receiving CalWORKS can complete the application on their smartphone in just minutes. By simplifying the application process, […]
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California State Parks Urges Public To Help Reimagine Big Basin Redwoods State Park
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. February 4, 2022 – California State Parks is urging the public to get involved and to learn more about the “Reimagining Big Basin” project, a project that will memorialize the broad vision for reestablishing California’s oldest State Park. With the loss of all park infrastructure in the 2020 CZU Fire, the park […]