California Escapes: April 2009 Features

Visit the Spectacular McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park features a spectacular 129-foot waterfall that
is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. The park is located in Northern California and features a wide array of activities for visitors of all ages. Read More

$600,000 Raised for Reforest California

The "Reforest California" campaign raised over $600,000 in 2009 to replant more than One Million trees in state parks recently burned by wildfires. This is a unique public-private partnership between State Parks, Stater Bros. Supermarkets and the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Southern California. Read More

Up Close and Personal with California State Parks Lifeguard Brit Horn

California State Parks Lifeguard Brit Horn began his heroic career 33 years ago working throughout the state of California. For the last 11 years he has worked on the cold Northern California Coast in the Russian River District protecting park visitors and natural resources alike. Read More

Come and see a Desert Oasis of Color and Fragrance

Every spring, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park® comes alive with color and fragrance in a sea of wildflowers. Wildflowers are the star attraction of the park during the spring months. Read More

Pacheco State Park's Kite Day

Looking to kick start summer?  In June of each year, Pacheco State Park hosts a "Kite Day," for visitors of all ages to come out and fly a kite. There are many activities to choose from while enjoying the freedom of kite flying. Read More