Interpretive Programs
ACTIVITIES and PROGRAMS at DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK
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Historical Snowshoe Tours
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Saturday's, 1:00pm. January 4 - March 29
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Historical Cross Country Skiing Tours
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Sunday's, 11:00am. January 5 - March 30
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In-person Field Trips -
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PORTS Virtual Programs -
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SNOWSHOE HISTORIC TOURS
Snowshoe Tours Resume January 1st, 2025
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.
Full description, schedule, and registration
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CROSS COUNTRY SKI HISTORIC TOURS
Cross Country Skiing Tours depart from the Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center every Sunday 11:00AM (weather permiting). Led by Park Interpreters and Docents, tours are 90-minutes (2 miles) with short educational stops at exceptional viewpoints of Donner Lake
*Participants are responsible for bringing their own skis, poles, warm layers, and sun protection.
Registration (Click for registration)
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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.
Educational Resources
Park Interpretive Content and Historic References - Donner Docent website