Anza-Borrego Desert SP, Eastern Kern County Onyx Ranch SVRA, Heber Dunes SVRA, Indio Hills Palms Prop, Ocotillo Wells SVRA, Picacho SRA, Providence Mountains SRA, Red Rock Canyon SP, Salton Sea SRA

California State Parks Offers Tips for Desert State Parks this Winter Season

Thursday, December 6, 2018 | View PDF

California State Parks reminds outdoor enthusiasts to recreate safely and responsibly in desert state parks this winter season. Deserts are beautiful and exciting places, but they can also be very unpredictable and dangerous. Simple actions such as taking plenty of water and food, and knowing that cell coverage is extremely limited or non-existent can help visitors safely enjoy these iconic landscapes.  

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Anza-Borrego Desert SP, Castle Crags SP, Carpinteria SB, Crystal Cove SP, Julia Pfeiffer Burns SP, Big Basin Redwoods SP, Auburn SRA, Grover Hot Springs SP, Hendy Woods SP, Folsom Lake SRA, Lake Perris SRA, Lake Oroville SRA, Prairie Creek Redwoods SP, Providence Mountains SRA, Ocotillo Wells SVRA

Enjoy the Great Outdoors in California State Parks

Monday, June 18, 2018 | View PDF

SACRAMENTO, Calif., – California State Parks invites outdoor enthusiasts to honor “Great Outdoors Month” by visiting the Golden State’s spectacular state parks. Whether it be in the misty Northern California redwoods to the sun-bathed desert in Southern California or the beaches along the coastline, Californians have a diverse topography to choose from.

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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Wildflower Bloom Expected to be Limited This Spring

Friday, February 23, 2018 | View PDF

SACRAMENTO, Calif., - California State Parks announced today that this year’s wildflower bloom at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park(Anza-Borrego)is expected to be limited. This year’s winter storms have brought less than an inch of rainfall compared to last year’s 6.6 inches that brought the spectacular wildflower bloom. The unique combination of sun, rain, temperature and wind define the stage for the springtime arrival of wildflowers. Last year, thousands visited Anza-Borrego to view the most dramatic bloom seen in nearly 20 years.

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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Recognized as an International Dark-Sky Park

Friday, January 19, 2018 | View PDF

California State Parks proudly announces the designation of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (Anza-Borrego) as an International Dark-Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). 

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Tips to Safely Enjoy Anza-Borrego Desert State Park This Winter Season

Tuesday, November 14, 2017 | View PDF

California State Parks offers safety tips to outdoor enthusiasts visiting California’s largest state park, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Whether you are hiking, camping, viewing wildlife or vegetation, it is important for visitors to plan their outdoor adventure in the desert properly.

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Thousands Visit California State Parks for Wildflower Season

Friday, March 17, 2017 | View PDF

California Department of Parks and Recreation encourages visitors exploring state parks during the wildflower season to properly plan and prepare for their trips.

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Body Recovery at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 | View PDF

California State Parks, California Highway Patrol and the San Diego Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of an unidentified male near Indian Head Peak in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

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