San Francisco, Calif.— Save the Redwoods Leagueand California State Parks are reopening a fullyrenovated Pfeiffer Falls Trail in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park on
June 18, 2021. This is the first time that this Monterey County hiking trail will be open to the public since the Basin Complex Fire destroyed the popular tourist destination in 2008.

No interfering with cubs or yearlings

Public Urged to Recreate Responsibly During Busy Holiday Weekend

California State Parks graduated 44 cadets on May 19 to "Live the Parks Life" as State Park Peace Officers (rangers and lifeguards) in the nation's largest state park system. The 44 cadets make up the largest class of graduates in State Parks' history.

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks today released a Sea Level Rise Adaptation Strategy (Strategy) to guide its approach to coastal management in an era of sea level rise and extreme weather events amid climate change.

National Safe Boating Week is May 22-28, 2021

La Grange, Calif.— California State Parks today announced the temporary full closure of Turlock Lake State Recreation Area (SRA), effective tomorrow, May 14 at 5 p.m. The closure will remain in effect as State Parks and the Turlock Irrigation District work through the process of securing a new operator for the park. The public is advised to adhere to all closure notices to maintain safety and lessen the burden on emergency services in the area.

Backcountry and rest of Big Basin Redwoods State Park Remains Closed

SACRAMENTO, Calif., — California State Parks’ Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division and partners are launching OHV Safety Awareness Week on May 15-23 with the theme of “Know Before You Go.” Simple actions such as learning the rules of riding, scouting routes, being prepared, filing a riding plan, using required equipment, never riding alone, treading lightly and knowing riding limits can help further promote safety in California’s vehicular recreation sites and help protect the natural resources that make these public outdoor spaces special.

Spring is here, and with it some very hungry bears.