January 21, 2020 – The Save Our Bridge Campaign Committee wishes to keep the community, who has been so supportive of the project to restore and re-open the iconic Covered Wood Bridge in the South Yuba River State Park, informed of developments in the project. To that end we would like to share, in part, […]
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Take a Walk in the Park at South Yuba River State Park
April 10, 2019 – Now that the rain is finally subsiding and Spring is in the air, there is an abundance of beauty to enjoy and be a part of with the various docent led walks offered at the South Yuba River State Park. Wildflower Walks are offered at least into mid-May every Saturday at […]
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Join a Work Party at Independence Trail
What & Where: Work Party at Independence Trail When: Thursday, April 4 Thursday, April 18 Saturday, May 18th Time: 9am to 1pm Please join us for a work party on Independence Trail on one or more of the April and May dates above. Arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time to fill out liability […]
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Geology Walk at South Yuba River State Park on March 16
March 7, 2019 – A new program in the park this year is a guided walk along the Buttermilk Bend Trail that points out the interesting geology of the South Yuba River State Park. Meet at South Yuba River State Park’s north Parking Lot. Wear weather appropriate clothing and bring an interest in learning about […]
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Wildflower Walks at Bridgeport Begin March 9
March 5, 2019 – When spring arrives in the Nevada County foothills there is no better way to welcome its arrival than with a walk among the beautiful wildflowers at South Yuba River State Park. Docents will provide guided wildflower walks beginning on March 19 and will continue every Saturday at 10:00am and Sunday 11:00 […]
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Bridgeport Covered Bridge Restoration Project to Begin
PENN VALLEY, CA, Jan. 8, 2019 – The longest, historic covered single span wood bridge left in the world, located right here in Nevada County, is about to be fully restored! The Project, located in the South Yuba River State Park, is fully funded, all permits are in place, a qualified contractor (the Spectra Company) has […]
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Geology Walk at South Yuba River State Park Sept. 22
Sept. 14, 2018 – A new program in the park this year is a guided walk along the Buttermilk Bend Trail that points out the interesting geology of the South Yuba River State Park. What: Geology Tour of Buttermilk Bend Trail When: Saturday, September 22 at 10am Where: Bridgeport’s North Parking Lot Like a surgeon, […]
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Geology Walk at South Yuba River State Park on June 3
The Buttermilk Trail. Photo by John Field May 29, 2018 – Like a surgeon, the South Yuba River has cut an incision across the Sierra Foothills topographic surface to expose the inner anatomy of the Sierra Nevada. The 20-mile long scenic river canyon within the park provides a cross-section of the ancient oceanic-continental tectonic plate […]
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Gold Panning at Bridgeport beginning this Saturday, May 26
May 21, 2018 – Docents at Bridgeport provide step-by-step panning lessons, share stories about the history of our area, and describe other ways the precious metal was extracted during the California Gold Rush, such as hard rock mining and hydraulic mining. Gold panning demonstrations at Bridgeport will go from 12 pm to 2 pm every […]
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Birds, Wildflowers, Trails and Vistas – All happening at South Yuba River State Park
JOIN US FOR SPRING BIRD WALKS AT SOUTH YUBA RIVER STATE PARK By Robert Slyker Spring at SYRSP is the time of the year when a large number of birds arrive to nest and raise their young or, in some cases to just rest and then continue their migration. Some of the more notable arrivals […]
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South Yuba River State Park, Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park and Empire Mine State Historic Park Volunteer Sign-Up and Orientation
March 8, 2018 – There will be Volunteer Sign-Ups and Orientation for three Sierra Gold Sector State Parks. The three parks include South Yuba River State Park, Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park and Empire Mine State Historic Park. The location for sign-ups will be at Empire Mine State Historic Park Docent Room on Saturday, March […]
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Get Involved in Your State Park: Volunteer
February 13, 2018 – Do you enjoy Nevada County’s unparalleled scenery and history? Are you retired, or simply looking for a new hobby, or like-minded people to enjoy nature and history with? Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park, South Yuba River State Park, and Empire Mine State Historic Park are looking for enthusiastic new volunteers; no […]
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2018 Bird Walks at Bridgeport
January 9, 2018 – Expect to see American Dippers, Bald Eagles, Various Wood Peckers, Blue Birds, Kinglets, Phoebes and the many spring migrants in the park (Warblers, Grosbeaks, Swallows and more). WHEN: Saturday January 13 Saturday February 10 Saturday March 10 Saturday April 14 Friday May 4 Saturday May 19 Saturday June 9 Saturday July […]
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South Yuba River Citizen’s League Executive Director Honored at Appreciation Dinner
September 22, 2017 – The South Yuba River Park Association and the Park Staff recently sponsored a BBQ to say ‘Thank You’ for the support, volunteerism, dedication and participation for what volunteers do for our Parks. Something special this year; SYRPA and the Save Our Bridge Campaign Committee recognized departing South Yuba River Citizen’s League […]
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Bridgeport Fall Festival on Oct. 22
BRIDGEPORT-PENN VALLEY, CA, Sept. 21, 2017 – The South Yuba River Park Association (SYRPA) invites you to the Bridgeport Fall Festival on October 22. Try your hand at gold panning, basket weaving and wool spinning. Take a hay ride in a wagon drawn by a vintage tractor and enjoy an up-close experience with wild birds […]
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Governor Signs Budget to Fund Full Restoration of Historic Wood Covered Bridge at Bridgeport
July 28, 2017 – Thanks to Governor Brown, State Legislators, and Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), the funding to save the longest, single span wood covered bridge left in the world is assured. This was accomplished by the unwavering efforts and support of the Nevada County Board of Supervisors, City and Town Councils of […]
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2017 Gold Panning at Bridgeport Begins May 27
PENN VALLEY, CA, May 8, 2017 – Interested in trying your hand at Gold Panning? When you visit Bridgeport in South Yuba River State Park this summer, be sure to stop by the troughs near the Visitors Center. Learn from docents how the old 49ers used simple pans to find hidden treasure in the shallows […]