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California State Parks Encourages Visitors to Recreate Responsibly This Fourth of July Weekend

SACRAMENTO, Calif., - California State Parks invites Californians and visitors from around the world to recreate responsibly this Fourth of July weekend, one of the busiest outdoor holidays of the year. With 279 state parks, California’s diverse landscape has recreational activities for everyone from swimming in the lakes, rivers and oceans to hiking in the giant redwoods or sequoias to off-highway vehicle riding in the deserts and mountains to camping along the coastline. Following simple safety measures such as wearing a lifejacket or proper riding gear, avoiding alcohol, and knowing one’s limits while swimming can help save lives.

June 28, 2022 Read the Full News Release

Division of Boating and Waterways Encourages Boaters to Boat Sober this Fourth of July Holiday Weekend

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On one of the deadliest holidays for recreational boating-related accidents, California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is reminding recreational boaters to avoid alcohol this Fourth of July holiday weekend. DBW and more than 45 law enforcement entities across California will be participating in a nationwide boating under the influence (BUI) effort from July 2 – 4. Dubbed “Operation Dry Water,” law enforcement entities will increase patrols and/or carry out BUI checkpoints.

June 27, 2022 Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release

El Comienzo del Verano es un Tiempo Activo para Los Ositos

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev., 21 de Junio, 2022 – Verano está aquí y el número de visitantes está aumentando en la cuenca del Lago Tahoe (Lake Tahoe). Esto trae una mayor oportunidad de encontrarse con una familia de osos, junto con más comida humana y fuentes de basurero en la cuenca del Lake Tahoe.

June 21, 2022 Read the Full News Release

Early Summer is an Active Time for Bear Cubs and Yearlings

Summer is here at Lake Tahoe and that means more visitors recreating in bear habitat, which increases the chance of encountering a bear – or a family of bears. Increased visitation also brings more temptations for bears to discover human food and garbage sources.

June 21, 2022 Read the Full News Release

California State Park and Recreation Commission Takes First Step to Rename Negro Bar

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The California State Park and Recreation Commission today voted unanimously on a temporary name change of a day-use area, identified as Negro Bar within Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, to Black Miners Bar. This name change is part of a multistep recommendation. 

June 17, 2022 Folsom Lake SRA Read the Full News Release

California State Parks to Provide Limited Access at Brannan Island State Recreation Area

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks today announced the limited, partial reopening of BrannanIsland State Recreation Area. Effective this Saturday, June 11, the boat launch ramp and the nearby day use area can be accessed by the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Sept. 1, 2022. The other areas of the park will remain closed.

June 08, 2022 Brannan Island SRA Read the Full News Release

State Parks Hosts Underwater Livestreaming Events for World Ocean Day

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—California State Parks will deliver live underwater broadcasts to students on Tuesday, June 7, and Wednesday June 8, across its social media platforms from Whalers Cove in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve to honor World Ocean Day. In person and Zoom interactions with divers will be available for the media on Monday, June 6 only.

June 03, 2022 Read the Full News Release

California State Parks Seeks Public Input on Design Guidelines for Proposed Hotel Development in Old Sacramento State Historic Park

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks is seeking public input on design guidelines that will inform a proposal to develop an historically appropriate hotel in Old Sacramento State Historic Park (SHP). The project presents a rare opportunity to introduce new uses into the park that will attract both visitors and local residents to the area, tell a broader and inclusive story about the early days of California’s Gold Rush, and enhance Old Sacramento’s long-term viability as a commercial, entertainment, educational, tourist, and community destination. 

June 01, 2022 Old Sacramento SHP Read the Full News Release

California State Parks Offers Free Admission to Veterans, Active and Reserve Military Members on Memorial Day- May 30, 2022

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans, active and reserve military members, by offering them free admission to participating parks on Memorial Day – Monday, May 30, 2022.

May 27, 2022 Read the Full News Release

State Parks Awards $57 Million in Outdoor Equity Program Grants to Advance California’s “Outdoors for All” Initiative

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—California State Parks today announced a $57 million investment for 125 low-income urban and rural communities to expand their access to outdoor experiences at state parks and other public lands.

May 27, 2022 Read the Full News Release