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ACTIVITIES and EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES at DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK

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Historical Snowshoe Tours

Saturday's, 1:00pm. January 3 - March 28
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Tours may be cancelled if there are no preregistered participants or for extreme weather.
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Historical Cross Country Ski Tours

Sundays: January 18, February 1 & 15, March 1 & 15 & 29
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Tours may be cancelled if there are no preregistered participants or for extreme weather.
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In-person School Field Trips -

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PORTS Virtual Programs -

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SNOWSHOE HISTORIC TOURS

Snowshoe Tours Resume January 3rd, 2026

Snowshoe Tours depart from the Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center every Saturday 1:00PM (weather permiting). Led by Park Interpreters and Docents, tours are 90-minutes (1.5 miles) with short educational stops at exceptional viewpoints including the Pioneer Monument, Murphy Cabin site, and natural features.

*Participants are responsible for bringing their own snowshoes, warm layers, and sun protection.
If snow conditions are not appropriate for snowshoeing, tours may become walking tours. Traction devices on boots may be helpful.

Registration Form to reserve your spot. Tours are offered on Saturdays at 1pm. January 3 - March 28. Tours may be cancelled if there are no preregistered participants or extreem weather.

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CROSS COUNTRY SKI HISTORIC TOURS

HISTORICAL CROSS COUNTRY SKI TOUR SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 11:00am Join our knowledgeable docent (who just happens to be a ski instructor) on a tour through beautiful Donner Memorial State Park. Meet your tour guide at 11:00am in front of the Visitor Center before setting off on the 1.5 mile tour. Along the way there will be several stops to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and hear about the natural, cultural and historic significance of the Donner Lake area. Bring your own striding (classic) skis and layers for the conditions. Tours will be offered every other week through March. January 18 February 1 & 15 March 1 & 15 & 29

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PORTS Virtual Programs

PORTS (Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students) Program is a FREE distance learning program with California State Parks!

PORTS uses the power of videoconferencing to support K-12 educators in designing deep and meaningful learning experiences in virtual and in-person classrooms.

Travelers of the Sierra Nevada Mountains: Explore the region where the famous Donner Party spent the tragic winter of 1846 with a California State Park Interpreter. We will highlight the California emigrant experience and other important natural and cultural features of Donner Memorial State Park.

PORTS Home Learning Program - Join our California State Parks Interpretive Specialist to learn about the Donner Party of 1846 in this free, live public broadcast.

PORTS On Demand - Schedule an interactive virtual presentation with your class or group with a California State Parks Interpreter to learn about the Donner Party of 1846.