Redwood Grove Loop Walk Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11am and 2pm Monday, September 2 at 11am and 2pm How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How are they important to humans? ...
Forest Walk 3:00pm - 4:00pm Join a park ranger on a half mile stroll through the redwood forest. Meet at the Simpson-Reed Grove Trailhead in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. For more i ...
First Day Hike Get out and breathe the fresh air, enjoy the views, and experience Lake Perris’ wild side. Join a trail guide naturalist on New Year’s Day and select Saturdays for a gui ...
4:30pm-6:00pm Teaching mountain biking skills to kids ages 8-14.
Where: Doane Valley Campground Campfire Center When: 7:30 p.m. (30 minutes) Driving to the top of Palomar Mountain from the valley below brings you through a myriad of different rock types, soi ...
Where: Doane Pond parking lot When: 10:30 a.m. (2 hours) Join Park Interpretive Specialist Will Meyst for a hike into the Upper Doane Valley, a beautiful sweeping meadow bounded by a cathedral ...
Where: Doane Valley Campground Campfire Center When: 3:30 p.m. (40 minutes) Special program for children ages 7-12. Discover secrets of our mountain's feathered friends. Sign up in the Ranger ...
Where: Doane Valley Campground Campfire Center When: 7:00 p.m. (40 minutes) Join Park Interpretive Specialist Will Meyst for an evening of singing classic campfire songs. You're sure to leave ...
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Event Flyer Join staff and volunteers at Crystal Cove State Park as we celebrate coastal conservation by cleaning the beach! Meet at either the Reef Point park ...
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm Kids can earn the California State Parks Junior Ranger badge! Kids age 7 to 12 are invited to these outdoor activities, which may include walks, presentations, games, invest ...
Where: Paso Picacho campfire center When: 6:00 p.m. (1 hour) Each Saturday is a new discovery with our campfire programs for all. Gather around for Kumeyaay Culture (8/3, 9/14), San Diego Trac ...
Pine Needle Basket Making Workshop Saturday, September 21 from 10am to noon Saturday, September 28 from 10am to noon Participate in a marvelous family workshop learning how to make a basket from lo ...
Ranch Tour Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm Monday, September 2 at 1pm Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1897 Victorian home, 1 ...
Old Cove Landing Trail Saturday, September 7 at 11am Saturday, September 21 at 11am Saturday, September 28 at 11am On this 2.5 mile, 2-hour family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, ...
Event hours: 7:30am-2:00pm. 10 mile run, 5k run and mountain bike races using trails at Granite Bay. Areas used will include Granite Beach, Old County Road, Oak Point, Doton's Point, and Beek's Bight ...
Event hours: Sunday 9/22 8:00am-4:00pm. 5-7 mile equestrian trail ride event at Granite Bay on the Pioneer Express Trail.
Stargazing at Pigeon Point Saturday, September 21 at 7pm Join a State Park Interpreter after dark to explore the night sky and learn about the history of Pigeon Point Light Station. Telescopes will ...
Old-Growth Redwood Tour Saturday, September 7 at 11am and 2pm Saturday, September 21 at 11am and 2pm Saturday, September 28 at 11am and 2pm Are there different kinds of redwoods? How do coastal re ...
JAMESTOWN, Calif. – To celebrate the opening of the excursion train ride season on April 6 & 7, 2019, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) is offering FREE admission, tours and train rid ...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Presenting the only train ride experience behind an authentic, historic locomotive in the Sacramento area, California State Parks and the California State Railroad Museum & ...
Walking Tour - hear the exciting history of gold discovery and the boom that followed. Sat/Sun Time: 11 a.m. Place: Columbia Museum Main St./State St.
Join us for a beautiful evening at the historic schoolhouse. During this reminiscent event, take a tour of the upstairs, sit in on a lesson taught by a docent dressed as an 1860s school teach, play g ...
Celebrating the Grand Reopening of the Adobe At ADOBE DAY Time: 11 am to 3 pm Event Flyer Featuring Pioneer Activities of Every Description. PARTICULAR ATTENTION GIVEN TO CHILDREN. P ...
Where: Paso Picacho day use picnic area When: 4:00 p.m. (1 hour) Earn you California State Parks' Junior Ranger badge with us as we guide you through the secret world of pollinators in our "We ...
Where: Meet at Paso Picacho day use When: 9:00 a.m. (1 hour) Discover the natural and cultural resources that make Cuyamaca Rancho State Park unique! Meet at Paso Picacho day use for a short w ...
Where: Paso Picacho day use area When: 10:30 a.m. (1 hour) Rise and shine with our morning programs for all ages. Investigate the world of bugs, learn to identify scat, or join us for nature s ...
KMC Jeep-Bash is an event showcasing Jeeps of all varieties. For further entertainment, 80's music, food and drink vendors, and, of course, the beach! For more information about this event, click he ...
Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike! Saturdays at noon Monday, September 2 at noon Explore the park’s less travelled backcountry with Docent Barry Grimm. This moderately paced hike will be indiv ...
Building Methods at the Mission Saturday, September 21 from 1 to 2pm Come and see how the oldest building in town was made. We will look at the materials used by the Ohlone to build their homes an ...
Be transported back to the 1850s with historic games, talks, and a brass band. Event runs 11am to 4 pm, led by park staff and volunteers. For more information contact North Coast Redwoods Distri ...
9 AM - 12 PM Meet at Tower 2 (Closest to Brookhurst St.) for check-in location. Supplies will be provided, and parking is free (let entrance attendant know you are there for Coastal Clean-Up Day). To ...
9 AM - 12 PM Meet at Visitors Center/Lifeguard Headquarters (between Towers 20 & 21) for check-in location. Supplies will be provided, and parking is free (let entrance attendant know you are the ...
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Short walking tour around Fort Humbolt guided by Kyle Achziger. For more information contact North Coast Redwoods District at redwoodinterp@parks.ca.gov ...
Hidden Gems: Flowers of Big Basin! Saturday, September 21 at 10am There are many less-famous, yet still beautiful, plants in the redwood forest. Join docent Kathy Willott on this four-mile, three-h ...
Snakes Alive! Saturday, September 21 from noon to 3pm Why are snakes important to us? How do they see, smell, taste, and hear? What and how do they eat? What does a snake feel like? Come to the Sem ...
Meteor Trail Hike Friday, September 6 at 10am Saturday, September 21 at 10:30am Join a Big Basin docent on one of our most diverse hikes—by mountain streams, oak woodlands, chaparral, and red ...
The Road Less Traveled: A Dog-Friendly Walk Sundays at 9:30am On this dog-friendly walk, we travel North Escape Road, a paved road closed to traffic. We tour stunning old-growth redwood groves alon ...
Where: Park Visitor Center When: 10:00 a.m. (2 hours) Indulge your creativity at our Sunday morning workshop. Whether it's arts & crafts or guided plein air, you will experience the park i ...
Walking Tour - hear the exciting history of gold discovery and the boom that followed. Sat/Sun Time: 11 a.m. Place: Columbia Museum Main St./State St.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Presenting the only train ride experience behind an authentic, historic locomotive in the Sacramento area, California State Parks and the California State Railroad Museum & ...
JAMESTOWN, Calif. – To celebrate the opening of the excursion train ride season on April 6 & 7, 2019, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) is offering FREE admission, tours and train rid ...
Redwoods and Climate Change Sunday, September 1 at 2pm Sunday, September 8 at 2pm Sunday, September 22 at 2pm How have coast redwoods adapted to the natural environment? Can they adapt to a human- ...
Event hours: Sunday 9/22 8:00am-4:00pm. 5-7 mile equestrian trail ride event at Granite Bay on the Pioneer Express Trail.
Event hours: 8:00am-11:00am. Triathlon event with 1/4 swim from Point Plaza at Nimbus Flat. Cycling down the American River Parkway on an out and back course. Run portion on American River Bike Trail ...
Ranch Tour Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm Monday, September 2 at 1pm Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1897 Victorian home, 1 ...
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm During this 1-hour walking tour, we'll look for animals and plants in various habitats of the state beach. We'll use binoculars and hand lenses to aid in our discovery. This ...
Where: Doane Valley Campground Campfire Center When: 10:30 a.m. (40 minutes) Special program for children ages 7-12. Discover secrets of our mountain's feathered friends. Sign up in the Range ...
WHAT’S THAT ROCK? 1pm-4pm with Mike Sommers, Geologist Identify local beach rocks and pebbles with retired geologist Mike Sommers. First a slide presentation introduction ...
Exploring Big Basin Tuesdays at 9:30am Learn about redwoods, forest plants, fires, geology, history and more on these fun, varied hikes with docent Diane Shaw. Hikes are 5-8 miles and last up to 5 ...
9 am - 12 pm Check-in at Lifeguard Headquarters/Visitors Center for supplies, waivers, and work instructions. Free parking for those that are participating (notify kiosk attendant that you are partic ...
4:30pm-6:00pm Teaching mountain biking skills to kids ages 8-14.
Visitors are led through Columbia's historic cemetery for a lantern lit, evening tour by costumed guides. For more information and tickets, please visit Friends of Columbia .
Where: Doane Valley Campground Campfire Center When: 7:30 p.m. (30 minutes) The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC's) were responsible for building and improving the infrastructure in parks all t ...
Where: Silvercrest Picnic Area parking lot When: 10:30 a.m. (2 hours) Scott's Cabin Trail offers a wooded walk on the broad peak of Palomar Mountain, while Silvercrest Trail sets you on a trail ...
Where: Doane Valley Campground Campfire Center When: 3:30 p.m. (40 minutes) Special program for children ages 7-12. Learn some vital skills for finding your way in parks! Signing up in the Ra ...
Where: Doane Valley Campground Campfire Center When: 7:00 p.m. (40 minutes) Join Park Interpretive Specialist Will Meyst for an evening of telling stories and singing songs. You're sure to lea ...
Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike! Saturdays at noon Monday, September 2 at noon Explore the park’s less travelled backcountry with Docent Barry Grimm. This moderately paced hike will be indiv ...
A special event! Founders’ Day Saturday September 28, 2019 from 9am to 5pm Celebrate our wild heritage with a melodrama, redwood tours, and a timeline tree as we honor the visionari ...
Guided Adobe Tour Sunday, September 1 at 1pm Saturday, September 28 at 1pm Join us for a guided tour of the oldest building in Santa Cruz. Come learn about the many families who have called this 1 ...
Sempervirens Falls Hike Saturday, September 7 at 10:30am Saturday, September 28 at 10:30am This beautiful hike takes you by Sempervirens Falls, old-growth redwoods, Ohlone grinding rocks, the birth ...
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Short walking tour around Fort Humbolt guided by Kyle Achziger. For more information contact North Coast Redwoods District at redwoodinterp@parks.ca.gov ...
Sammy Hagar's High Tide Beach Party is a beach party filled with music, cars and entertainment. Delicious food and drink options will be available at the event. For more information, please cli ...
In Partnership with BNSF Railway & Union Pacific Railroad, Limited Tickets Still Available for Farm-To-Fork Cocktail Train Rides SACRAMENTO, Calif. (August 30, 2019) – Showcasing the ri ...
Visitors are led through Columbia's historic cemetery for a lantern lit, evening tour by costumed guides. For more information and tickets, please visit Friends of Columbia .
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm Kids can earn the California State Parks Junior Ranger badge! Kids age 7 to 12 are invited to these outdoor activities, which may include walks, presentations, games, invest ...
This is a Columbia Chamber of Commerce event. Please visit their Web site for details.
Tickets on Sale Now for Farm-To-Fork Cocktail Train Rides on September 28 & 29 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (August 5, 2019) – Showcasing the rich history and deep connection between agriculture ...
Chaw’se Big Time Celebration (September 28-29 of 2019) Come and celebrate the Acorn Harvest season at Chaw’se Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park 14881 Pine Grove-Volcano ...
Pine Needle Basket Making Workshop Saturday, September 21 from 10am to noon Saturday, September 28 from 10am to noon Participate in a marvelous family workshop learning how to make a basket from lo ...
Ranch Tour Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm Monday, September 2 at 1pm Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1897 Victorian home, 1 ...
Old Cove Landing Trail Saturday, September 7 at 11am Saturday, September 21 at 11am Saturday, September 28 at 11am On this 2.5 mile, 2-hour family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, ...
Event hours: 9:00am-12:00pm. Open water swim at Beal's Point. Distances include 5k, 3k and 1k swims.
Event hours: 8:00am-12:00pm. 5k run event at Granite Bay using trails.
Old-Growth Redwood Tour Saturday, September 7 at 11am and 2pm Saturday, September 21 at 11am and 2pm Saturday, September 28 at 11am and 2pm Are there different kinds of redwoods? How do coastal re ...
JAMESTOWN, Calif. – To celebrate the opening of the excursion train ride season on April 6 & 7, 2019, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) is offering FREE admission, tours and train rid ...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Presenting the only train ride experience behind an authentic, historic locomotive in the Sacramento area, California State Parks and the California State Railroad Museum & ...
Walking Tour - hear the exciting history of gold discovery and the boom that followed. Sat/Sun Time: 11 a.m. Place: Columbia Museum Main St./State St.
Join us monthly on select Saturdays at 1:30pm for an exciting Kid’s Program, also known as our Jr. Ranger Program! This 1-hour program may include crafts, narrated slide shows, storytelling, an ...
Free Day Use Days 2019 In Partnership with Redwood National Park 1/21, 4/20, 9/28, 11/11
Where: Upper Falls parking area When: 8:00 p.m. (2 hours) Join the San Diego Astronomy Association Star Party for an exploration of space through telescopes & reading the night sky. Meet a ...
Where: Paso Picacho day use picnic area When: 4:00 p.m. (1 hour) Earn you California State Parks' Junior Ranger badge with us as we guide you through the secret world of pollinators in our "We ...
Where: Paso Picacho day use area When: 10:30 a.m. (1 hour) Rise and shine with our morning programs for all ages. Investigate the world of bugs, learn to identify scat, or join us for nature s ...
Where: Meet at Paso Picacho day use When: 9:00 a.m. (1 hour) Discover the natural and cultural resources that make Cuyamaca Rancho State Park unique! Meet at Paso Picacho day use for a short w ...
Where: Park Visitor Center When: 10:00 a.m. (2 hours) Indulge your creativity at our Sunday morning workshop. Whether it's arts & crafts or guided plein air, you will experience the park i ...
Walking Tour - hear the exciting history of gold discovery and the boom that followed. Sat/Sun Time: 11 a.m. Place: Columbia Museum Main St./State St.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Presenting the only train ride experience behind an authentic, historic locomotive in the Sacramento area, California State Parks and the California State Railroad Museum & ...
JAMESTOWN, Calif. – To celebrate the opening of the excursion train ride season on April 6 & 7, 2019, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) is offering FREE admission, tours and train rid ...
Bird Watching for Beginners Friday, September 13 at 9am Sunday, September 29 at 9:30am On this 2-hour walk, be prepared to hike two miles on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, ...
Ranch Tour Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm Monday, September 2 at 1pm Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1897 Victorian home, 1 ...
Chaw’se Big Time Celebration (September 28-29 of 2019) Come and celebrate the Acorn Harvest season at Chaw’se Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park 14881 Pine Grove-Volcano ...
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm During this 1-hour walking tour, we'll look for animals and plants in various habitats of the state beach. We'll use binoculars and hand lenses to aid in our discovery. This ...
Tickets on Sale Now for Farm-To-Fork Cocktail Train Rides on September 28 & 29 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (August 5, 2019) – Showcasing the rich history and deep connection between agriculture ...
In Partnership with BNSF Railway & Union Pacific Railroad, Limited Tickets Still Available for Farm-To-Fork Cocktail Train Rides SACRAMENTO, Calif. (August 30, 2019) – Showcasing the ri ...
Sammy Hagar's High Tide Beach Party is a beach party filled with music, cars and entertainment. Delicious food and drink options will be available at the event. For more information, please cli ...
Drop-In Family Craft – Candle Dipping Sunday, September 29 from 1 to 3:30pm Enjoy an informal afternoon at this hidden jewel near downtown Santa Cruz. You can hand-dip a wax candle in our g ...
The Road Less Traveled: A Dog-Friendly Walk Sundays at 9:30am On this dog-friendly walk, we travel North Escape Road, a paved road closed to traffic. We tour stunning old-growth redwood groves alon ...
Where: Doane Valley Campground Campfire Center When: 10:30 a.m. (40 minutes) Special program for children ages 7-12. Learn some vital skills for finding your way in parks! Signing up in the R ...