By Charlie Pankey, Sierra Rec Magazine California State Parks Week Comes to the Sierra Nevada, June 11–15 California State Parks Week returns this June 11–15, and here in the Sierra Nevada, we’ve got every reason to celebrate. With some of the most iconic state parks in the system—Calaveras Big Trees, Donner Memorial, Emerald Bay, and … Read more
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SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks is proud to announce the availability of a new mobile app that will make it easier for visitors to connect with nature and enhance access for all to the nation’s largest state park system. Powered by OuterSpatial, the mobile app is free and provides visitors with real-time updates about on-the-ground conditions and … Read more
Other campground sites will reopen for new reservations using a phased approach.Critical for Californians to recreate responsibly as the pandemic is far from over. SACRAMENTO, Calif.— With the Regional Stay at Home Order lifted for all regions in the state, California State Parks today announced the reopening of campground sites for existing reservation holders. The department will … Read more
Heavy Rains Topple Iconic Pioneer Cabin Tree at Calaveras Big Trees State Park You know I often just repost a lot of the public service announcements from the Forest Service or our National parks. But today I find myself a little mournful of a treasure I will never get to visit. I live only … Read more
Work to Begin to Open Lakes Basin and Reds Meadow Roads The Inyo National Forest, in cooperation with the Town of Mammoth Lakes and Cal Trans, is beginning work to open the Lakes Basin and Reds Meadow roads. These areas are popular recreation destination for visitors and locals alike and provides access to the Devils … Read more
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—This New Year’s Day 2016, California State Parks will kick-off the 4th Annual First Day Hikes, planned at more than 40 parks across the state. The First Day Hikes are a signature event designed to offer visitors the opportunity to connect to their parks and nature for recreation, and to promote a healthy lifestyle … Read more
Land transfer affects parcels adjacent to Washoe Meadows State Park and Lake Valley State Recreation Area SOUTH LAKE TAHOE/MEYERS, Calif.–California State Parks and the California Tahoe Conservancy will host a meeting on Tuesday December 15, 2015 to discuss the upcoming land transfer of Conservancy managed parcels to CA State Parks. These nine parcels are located adjacent to … Read more
