Where: Meet in front of the Visitor Center When: 4:00 p.m. (1 hour) You probably know "Nocturnal", maybe "Diurnal". Walk with Regina Reiter, Park Interpretive Specialist for an easy walk near t ...
Where: Doane Valley Campground Campfire Center When: 7:30 p.m. (30 minutes) Palomar Mountain is located right in the middle of an amazing geologic drama. Step outside the bounds of time to disc ...
First Day Hike Get out and breathe the fresh air, enjoy the views, and experience Lake Perris’ wild side. Join a trail guide naturalist on New Year’s Day and select Saturdays for a gui ...
Join us monthly on select Saturdays at 1:30pm for an exciting Kid’s Program, also known as our Jr. Ranger Program! This 1-hour program may include crafts, narrated slide shows, storytelling, an ...
Walking Tour - hear the exciting history of gold discovery and the boom that followed. Sat/Sun Time: 11 a.m. Place: Columbia Museum Main St./State St.
Monarch Butterfly Tours Mid-October through December; Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 2pm Stroll through the Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve on a 1-hour guided tour. Monarch migration is vari ...
If this bluff could speak... 11am - noon Join Park Interpretive Specialist Kyle Achziger for a 1 hour, ¼ mile walk to learn the history of Fort Humboldt and the continued effects ...
Castle Rock Loop Hike Saturdays at 11am On this 1-mile, 1-hour interactive journey we will discuss the various park ecosystems, Ohlone history, Black Oak ecology, wildfire, and more. Bring water, c ...
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm Kids can earn the California State Parks Junior Ranger badge! Kids age 7 to 12 are invited to these outdoor activities, which may include walks, presentations, games, investi ...
Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike! Saturdays at noon Explore the park’s less travelled backcountry with Docent Barry Grimm. This moderately paced hike will be individually tailored to your gro ...
Coast Nature Walk Saturday, November 2 at 11am Saturday, November 16 at 11am Saturday, November 23 at 11am Saturday, November 30 at 11am On this 2.5 mile, 2-hour family friendly walk, we’l ...
Redwood Grove Loop Walk Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 2pm Monday, November 11 at 11am and 2pm Thursday, November 28 at 11am and 2pm How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How ...
Old Tree Trail Hike Saturdays at 2:30pm On this 1-mile, 1-hour kid friendly excursion we’ll stroll through a giant old growth redwood grove that’s over 1,200 years old, discover the ba ...
Old-Growth Redwood Tour Saturday, November 2 at noon Saturday, November 9 at noon Saturday, November 16 at noon Saturday, November 23 at noon Saturday, November 30 at noon Are there different kind ...
Mission Cooking Demonstration Saturday, November 23 from 1 to 2pm Experience different cooking styles used by the people who lived and worked at Santa Cruz Mission over 200 years ago. There will b ...
Ranch Tour Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1897 Victorian home, 1859 Gothic Revival farmhouse ...
Where: Silvercrest Picnic Area parking lot When: 10:30 a.m. (1.5 hours) Join us for a hike on Boucher Trail, a pathway surrounded by large black oaks leading to one of the most impressive views ...
Where: Doane Valley Campground Campfire Center When: 3:30 p.m. (40 minutes) Special program of children ages 7-12. Discover secrets of our mountain's scaly friends! Sign up in the Ranger Statio ...
Where: Doane Valley Campground Campfire Center When: 7:00 p.m. (40 minutes) Join Park Interpretive Specialist Will Meyst for an evening of singing classic campfire songs. You're sure to leave t ...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Parks, the California State Capitol Museum and the California State Capitol Volunteer Association are proud to present a special “Governors’ Da ...
Event hours: 8:00am-5:00pm. 300 participants. 50k, 30k, half marathon and 10k run distances. Event starts and ends at Rattlesnake Bar boat launch area. Boat launch will remain open and accessible dur ...
Where: Meet at Yaqui Pass Campground When: 2:00 p.m. (1.5 hours) Join Park Interpreter Sally Theriault for a 1.5-mile walk on uneven ground to a beautiful desert overlook. Kids 7-12 will receiv ...
Where: Borrego Palm Canyon Campfire Center When: 7:00 p.m. (1.5 hours) Winter nights can be perfect for Stargazing in the desert! Explore constellations and learn about the importance of dark s ...
Restoration at Lake Earl 12pm - 4pm Please join Tolowa Dunes Stewards for restoration of the Lake Earl estuary , and a giving of thanks, this Sunday Nov. 24 th from 12 noon to 4 ...
When: 1:00 p.m. (4.5 hours) Tour the Sky Art Sculptures of the Borrego Valley by Ricardo Breceda on our pre-Thanksgiving bike ride. This 20-mile route will take us to some great metal sculptures o ...
Where: Meet at the Borrego Palm Canyon Trailhead When: 4:00 p.m. (1 hour) You probably know "Nocturnal", maybe "Diurnal". Walk with Regina Reiter, Park Interpretive Specialist for an easy walk ...
Where: Meet in front of the Visitor Center When: 11:30 a.m. (1 hour) Explore the Visitor Center garden with Park Interpreter Sally Theriault and discover some of the unique strategies that help ...
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm During this 1-hour walking tour, we'll look for animals and plants in various habitats of the state beach. We'll use binoculars and hand lenses to aid in our discovery. This ...
Where: Doane Valley Campground Campfire Center When: 10:30 a.m. (40 minutes) Special program for children ages 7-12. Discover secrets of our mountain's feathered friends. Sign up in the Ranger ...
Ranch Tour Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1897 Victorian home, 1859 Gothic Revival farmhouse ...
Redwood Grove Loop Walk Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 2pm Monday, November 11 at 11am and 2pm Thursday, November 28 at 11am and 2pm How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How ...
Bird Watching for Beginners Friday, November 8 at 9am Sunday, November 24 at 9:30am On this 2-hour walk, be prepared to hike two miles on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, pl ...
The Road Less Traveled: A Dog-Friendly Walk Sundays at 9:30am On this dog-friendly walk, we travel North Escape Road, a paved road closed to traffic. We tour stunning old-growth redwood groves alon ...
Burleigh H. Murray Ranch Park Property Sunday, November 24 at 10am Join us on a leisurely 2.5-mile, 2-hour hike along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park. Enjoy one of our area&rsqu ...
Redwoods and the Changing Climate Sunday, November 3 at 2pm Sunday, November 24 at 2pm How have coast redwoods adapted to the natural environment? Can coast redwoods adapt to rapidly changing clim ...
Monarch Butterfly Tours Mid-October through December; Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 2pm Stroll through the Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve on a 1-hour guided tour. Monarch migration is vari ...
Walking Tour - hear the exciting history of gold discovery and the boom that followed. Sat/Sun Time: 11 a.m. Place: Columbia Museum Main St./State St.
Exploring Big Basin Tuesdays at 9:30am Learn about redwoods, forest plants, fires, geology, history and more on these fun, varied hikes with docent Diane Shaw. Hikes are 5-8 miles and last up to 5 ...
Redwood Grove Loop Walk Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 2pm Monday, November 11 at 11am and 2pm Thursday, November 28 at 11am and 2pm How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How ...
Event hours: 8:50am-11:00am. 4000 participants. 5k/10k run/walk mostly on City of Folsom streets and Johnny Cash Trail. Course will enter the State Park in the Negro Bar area.
Event hours: 5:00am-12:00pm. 5k/10k trail run event using trails from Beal's Point to Granite Bay.
Where: Meet at Mile Marker 36.2 on Highway S-22 When: 9:00 a.m. (3 hours) Join Volunteer Naturalists Mary Ekelund and Paul Larson for a moderate 3-mile hike up a wash into Truckhaven Rocks to a ...
Where: Borrego Palm Canyon When: 9:00 a.m. (3 hours) Volunteer Naturalist Mary Jo Churchwell will be roaming the Borrego Palm Canyon Trail searching for bighorn sheep and other interesting feat ...
Where: Meet at the Visitor Center When: 2:30 p.m. (2.5 hours) Meet Park Interpretive Specialist Regina Reiter at the Visitor Center to walk across the desert and up the Panorama Overlook Trail ...
SeaLegs Greetings is an event hosted by SeaLegs at the Beach in Bolsa Chica State Beach. The event will have a Christmas tree lot, amusement rides, holiday bounce houses, live music, and much more fa ...
#OptOutside on Green Friday Hike at Red Rock Canyon State Park Turn "Black Friday" into "Green Friday" on a hike in your California State Parks! As an alternative to stress and consumerism on Bl ...
Time: 11:00AM- 4:00PM Join in on this family-friendly tradition, embracing the Victorian history of the Empire Mine and get into the Holiday spirit! Step back in time with our knowledgeable Doce ...
Mission Strategy Game Monday, November 11 from 11am to 12:30pm Friday, November 29 from 1 to 2:30pm Gather round the table and play a board game set in the 18th century. Spend Spanish real coins an ...
Where: Eastside turnout When: 9:00 a.m. Enjoy the day outdoors and join park interpreters on a hike up to Oakzanita Peak and admire the views to the south and east of the park. The hike starts ...
If this bluff could speak... 11am - noon Join Park Interpretive Specialist Kyle Achziger for a 1 hour, ¼ mile walk to learn the history of Fort Humboldt and the continued effects ...
Monarch Butterfly Tours Mid-October through December; Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 2pm Stroll through the Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve on a 1-hour guided tour. Monarch migration is vari ...
Old-Growth Redwood Tour Saturday, November 2 at noon Saturday, November 9 at noon Saturday, November 16 at noon Saturday, November 23 at noon Saturday, November 30 at noon Are there different kind ...
Castle Rock Loop Hike Saturdays at 11am On this 1-mile, 1-hour interactive journey we will discuss the various park ecosystems, Ohlone history, Black Oak ecology, wildfire, and more. Bring water, c ...
Walking Tour - hear the exciting history of gold discovery and the boom that followed. Sat/Sun Time: 11 a.m. Place: Columbia Museum Main St./State St.
As darkness descends on Lake Perris, the Campfire Center is an ideal setting for an informative and inspiring night cap. Programs may include narrated slide shows, storytelling, music, and/or games. ...
Sat. Sept. 14 th , 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Meeting Location: Parking Lot 8 near the restrooms Cost: Free—Park entrance is free for volunteers We need your help! Our local wildlife get in ...
Ranch Tour Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1897 Victorian home, 1859 Gothic Revival farmhouse ...
Coast Nature Walk Saturday, November 2 at 11am Saturday, November 16 at 11am Saturday, November 23 at 11am Saturday, November 30 at 11am On this 2.5 mile, 2-hour family friendly walk, we’l ...
What They Wore Saturday, November 30 at 1pm Color, cloth, & cut – the clothing worn by the people in the Mission was not all about style – it was about identity, status, and differe ...
Old Tree Trail Hike Saturdays at 2:30pm On this 1-mile, 1-hour kid friendly excursion we’ll stroll through a giant old growth redwood grove that’s over 1,200 years old, discover the ba ...
Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike! Saturdays at noon Explore the park’s less travelled backcountry with Docent Barry Grimm. This moderately paced hike will be individually tailored to your gro ...
Redwood Grove Loop Walk Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 2pm Monday, November 11 at 11am and 2pm Thursday, November 28 at 11am and 2pm How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How ...
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm Kids can earn the California State Parks Junior Ranger badge! Kids age 7 to 12 are invited to these outdoor activities, which may include walks, presentations, games, investi ...
Meteor Trail Hike Sunday, November 17 at 10:30am Saturday, November 30 at 10:30am Join a Big Basin docent on one of our most diverse hikes—by mountain streams, oak woodlands, chaparral, and r ...
Snakes Alive! Saturday, November 30 from noon to 3pm Why are snakes important to us? How do they see, smell, taste, and hear? What and how do they eat? What does a snake feel like? Come to the Semp ...
Time: 11:00AM- 4:00PM Join in on this family-friendly tradition, embracing the Victorian history of the Empire Mine and get into the Holiday spirit! Step back in time with our knowledgeable Doce ...
SeaLegs Greetings is an event hosted by SeaLegs at the Beach in Bolsa Chica State Beach. The event will have a Christmas tree lot, amusement rides, holiday bounce houses, live music, and much more fa ...
Where: Meet at pullout at mile 11.3 on Highway S-22 When: 9:00 a.m. (2.5 hours) Join Volunteer Naturalist Ted Caragozian to discover an oasis in the transition zone. Meet at the pullout at mile ...
Where: Visitor Center When: 10:00 a.m. (1 hour) Join State Park Volunteer Naturalist Jeff Salton to discover the remarkable differences between Crows and Ravens, and explore some of the mystery ...
Where: Meet at Hellhole Canyon Parking When: 2:00 p.m. (1.5 hours) Join Park Interpretive Specialist Regina Reiter for a family hike. We will walk through a canyon to its end and climb out onto ...
Where: Borrego Palm Canyon Campfire Center When: 7:00 p.m. (1 hour) Join Regina Reiter, Park Interpretive Specialist for a lighthearted program about Park animals. Meet at the Borrego Palm Cany ...