Guided Hike
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 ...
19-31
Aug
Upcoming Events at All Parks in August, 2019
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19-31
Aug
Railroad Museum Celebrates Toy Train Month by Showcasing Prized Lionel Observation Car from 1929 Toy Train is Special Due to its Personal Connection to Thomas W. Sefton
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Parks and the California State Railroad Museum & Foundation are proud to recognize August 2019 as Toy Train Month, an annual celebration that spotlight ...
Multiple
Aug
Grover Hot Springs SP - Campfire
August 16 th and 28 th 8:00PM Campfire: Exploring the Cosmos. Meet at the Campfire Center in our day use area for an exploration of the bodies that light our night sky. All ages welcome. ...
19
Aug
Grover Hot Springs SP - Junior Rangers
August 17 th 5:00PM Junior Rangers: Blue Water, Blue Sky. Meet at the Campfire Center in our day use area for an exploration into clouds, rain, and all the steps in the amazing water cycle that m ...
19
Aug
Hearst San Simeon SP - Junior Rangers
8/1 - 10 am Junior Rangers: Owls 8/2 - 10 am Junior Rangers: Whales 8/8 - 10 am Junior Rangers: Bats 8/9 - 10 am Junior Rangers: Animal Tracks 8/10 - 1 pm Junior Rangers: Monarchs 8/16 ...
20
Aug
Grover Hot Springs SP - Nature Walk
August 17 th , 24 th , and 31 st 9:00AM Nature Walk: Where Have All the Flowers Gone? Meet at the extra vehicle lot by campsite #35 for a quest for the flora of Grover. All ages welcome. A ...
20
Aug
Exploring Big Basin
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 ...
Multiple
Aug
Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 11am This fun one-hour program offers kids, ages 7 to 12, an opportunity to earn prizes while learning about birds, sea li ...
22
Aug
Silver Strand SB – Campfire Program
Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm Join us for fun around a campfire on the beach. Depending on the evening’s topic, activities may include singing songs, playing games, listening to a story, participati ...
23, 24, 25, 30, 31
Aug
Redwood Grove Loop Walk
Redwood Grove Loop Walk Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11am and 2pm How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How are they important to humans? Join us for this fun and informativ ...
23
Aug
Evening Campfire Program
Evening Campfire Program Fridays at 7pm Join us for s’mores at 7:00pm and group activities at 7:30pm. Hear local lore about New Brighton State Beach and learn about the Monterey Bay with lots ...
23, 24, 25, 30, 31
Aug
Little Rangers
Little Rangers August 1 through 18: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays at 9am August 19 through 31: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 9am Do you have a 3 to 6 year old child? This ...
23, 24, 25, 30, 31
Aug
Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers August 1 through 18: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays at 10am August 19 through 31: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 10am Do you have a 7 to 12 year old child? T ...
23
Aug
Evening Campfire Program
Evening Campfire Program August 1 through 18: Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays at 8pm & Saturdays at 6pm August 19 through 31: Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm Gather beneath the Ponderosa ...
23
Aug
Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers Program Fridays and Saturdays at 3pm We welcome all visitors aged 7 to 12 to discover local natural history of the coastline through hands-on activities and games, all while earning ...
23
Aug
Campfire Program
Campfire Program Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm Celebrate the summer with a State Park Interpreter at our campfire program. We’ll roast some marshmallows, play trivia and other games, sing ca ...
23
Aug
Guided Hike
Guided Hike Fridays and Saturdays at 1:30pm Join a State Park Interpreter for a 1.5-hour exploration of the park to learn about the local ecology and history of Butano Canyon. Topics discussed on ...
23
Aug
Music on the Beach
Start your 2019 summer weekends off right by listening and dancing to FREE live music performances featuring a variety of genres on the beautiful North Shore of Lake Tahoe. Concerts take place at Kin ...
23
Aug
Presentation: Historic Weir Site
Where: Doane Valley Campground Campfire Center When: 7:30 p.m. (30 minutes) The Historic Weir site itself is just one part of a larger story about resources on Palomar Mountain. Join us for an ...
24
Aug
Hike: Weir Trail
Where: Doane Pond parking lot When: 10:30 a.m. (2 hours) The Historic Weir site is a remote structure located at one of the farthest reaches of the park. Join us for a hike on the beautiful We ...
24
Aug
Junior Rangers: Trout and Salmon
Where: Doane Valley Campground Campfire Center When: 3:30 p.m. (40 minutes) Special program for children ages 7-12. Learn more about the intrepid fish known as salmonids! Signing up in the Ra ...
24
Aug
Campfire Program: Sing-Along-Songs
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 ...
24
Aug
Junior Rangers
Where: Paso Picacho day use picnic area When: 4:00 p.m. (1 hour) Earn you California State Parks' Junior Ranger badge with us as we guide you through the secret world of pollinators in our "We ...
24
Aug
Campfire Programs
Where: Paso Picacho campfire center When: 6:00 p.m. (1 hour) Each Saturday is a new discovery with our campfire programs for all. Gather around for Kumeyaay Culture (8/3, 9/14), San Diego Trac ...
24
Aug
Nature Hike
Where: Meet at Paso Picacho day use When: 9:00 a.m. (1 hour) Discover the natural and cultural resources that make Cuyamaca Rancho State Park unique! Meet at Paso Picacho day use for a short w ...
24
Aug
Folsom Lake SRA - 22nd Annual Granite Bay Triathlon
Time: 8:00am-12:00pm. 22 nd Annual Granite Bay Triathlon event at Granite Bay.
24
Aug
Horse Encounter
Where: Stonewall Peak Trailhead When: 12:00 p.m. (1 hour) Meet and greet with the park's volunteer Mounted Assistance Unit (MAU) to learn more about horses in the park and trail safety. Meet a ...
24
Aug
Saturday Morning Family Program
Where: Paso Picacho day use area When: 10:30 a.m. (1 hour) Rise and shine with our morning programs for all ages. Investigate the world of bugs, learn to identify scat, or join us for nature s ...
24
Aug
Meteor Trail Hike
Meteor Trail Hike Saturday, August 24 at 10:30am Join a Big Basin docent on one of our most diverse hikes—by mountain streams, oak woodlands, chaparral, and redwoods. We’ll discuss fore ...
24
Aug
Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike!
Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike! Saturdays at noon Sunday, August 4 at noon Explore the park’s less travelled backcountry with Docent Barry Grimm. This moderately paced hike will be individu ...
24
Aug
Ask Us!: Visitor Center Staffed
Ask Us!: Visitor Center Staffed Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 2pm Do you have questions about Big Basin? Want trail information? Information about the plants and animals you see? Come to the ...
24
Aug
Grover Hot Springs SP - Morning Coffee Q&A
8:30-10:00AM Morning Coffee Q&A. Bring your mugs to the 1 st loop camp host site for coffee, tea, or cocoa. Also bring your questions about the park, park life, nature, etc for park staff to ans ...
24
Aug
Grover Hot Springs SP - Junior Rangers
August 17 th 5:00PM Junior Rangers: Blue Water, Blue Sky. Meet at the Campfire Center in our day use area for an exploration into clouds, rain, and all the steps in the amazing water cycle that m ...
24
Aug
Clear Lake SP - Night Sky Campfire Program
Time: 7:30pm Event Press Release Join Angelo Parisi of the Taylor Observatory in Kelseyville and his band “The Sun Spots” on August 24 th at 7:30PM for a fun evening of ...
24
Aug
Guided Nature Walks
Join Park Staff on a Guided Walk in Long Valley Conducted every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM in the summer (Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend) On the ...
24
Aug
Grover Hot Springs SP - Nature Walk
August 17 th , 24 th , and 31 st 9:00AM Nature Walk: Where Have All the Flowers Gone? Meet at the extra vehicle lot by campsite #35 for a quest for the flora of Grover. All ages welcome. A ...
24
Aug
Hearst San Simeon SP - Junior Rangers
8/1 - 10 am Junior Rangers: Owls 8/2 - 10 am Junior Rangers: Whales 8/8 - 10 am Junior Rangers: Bats 8/9 - 10 am Junior Rangers: Animal Tracks 8/10 - 1 pm Junior Rangers: Monarchs 8/16 ...
24
Aug
Hearst San Simeon SP - Ranger Cubs
8/3 - 1 pm Ranger Cubs 8/10 - 10 am Ranger Cubs 8/24 - 10 am Ranger Cubs 8/30 - 2 pm Ranger Cubs
24
Aug
Hearst San Simeon SP - Campfire
8/1 - 8 pm Campfire 8/3 - 8 pm Campfire 8/8 - 8 pm Campfire 8/10 - 8 pm Campfire 8/17 - 8 pm Campfire: Archaeology 8/24 - 8 pm Campfire 8/30 - 8 pm Campfire 8/31 - 8 pm Campfire: ...
24
Aug
A Walk on Water - Surf Therapy
A Walk on Water offers one-on-one surf instruction to kids with special needs or disabilities. For more information, please click here.
24
Aug
Jr. Rangers: Archaeology
Description: Discover the wonders of hidden cultures through the work of archeology! During the summer Children’s Workshops, also known as Jr. Ranger Programs, will be hosted at the ...
24
Aug
Silver Strand SB - Junior Rangers
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 ...
24
Aug
24
Aug
Railtown 1897 Resumes Excursion Train Ride Season with FREE Rides & Special Festivities on Opening Weekend
JAMESTOWN, Calif. – To celebrate the opening of the excursion train ride season on April 6 & 7, 2019, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) is offering FREE admission, tours and train rid ...
24
Aug
Offering the Only Authentic & Historic Train Ride Experience in the Sacramento Area, the 36th Season of Weekend Excursion Train Rides Resume on April 6 & 7
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Presenting the only train ride experience behind an authentic, historic locomotive in the Sacramento area, California State Parks and the California State Railroad Museum & ...
24
Aug
Guided Hike
Guided Hike Fridays and Saturdays at 1:30pm Join a State Park Interpreter for a 1.5-hour exploration of the park to learn about the local ecology and history of Butano Canyon. Topics discussed on ...
24
Aug
Campfire Program
Campfire Program Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm Celebrate the summer with a State Park Interpreter at our campfire program. We’ll roast some marshmallows, play trivia and other games, sing ca ...
24
Aug
Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers Saturdays and Sundays at 11am All visitors aged 7 to 12 have the opportunity to become a Junior Ranger with this program. Junior Rangers learn about the importance of nature and ou ...
24
Aug
Little Rangers
Little Rangers Saturdays and Sundays at 10am Any and all 3 to 6 year olds are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Activities and games vary from week to wee ...
24
Aug
Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers Program Fridays and Saturdays at 3pm We welcome all visitors aged 7 to 12 to discover local natural history of the coastline through hands-on activities and games, all while earning ...
24
Aug
Silver Strand SB – Kayak Tour – “Big Bay Kayak Experience”
Time: 9:30am-11:30am Get closer to nature and experience San Diego Bay on this guided kayak tour. Available for ages 5 and older. Participants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult and ha ...
24
Aug
Evening Campfire Program
Evening Campfire Program August 1 through 18: Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays at 8pm & Saturdays at 6pm August 19 through 31: Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm Gather beneath the Ponderosa ...
24
Aug
Pine Needle Basket Making Workshop
Pine Needle Basket Making Workshop Saturday, August 10 from 10am to noon Saturday, August 24 from 10am to noon Participate in a marvelous family workshop learning how to make a basket from local po ...
24
Aug
Old Growth Redwood Tour
Old-Growth Redwood Tour Saturdays at 11am and 2pm Are there different kinds of redwoods? How do coastal redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? Why are there so few old growth tree ...
24
Aug
Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series Saturdays from 7:30 to 8:30pm Enjoy a free concert every week this summer! Great local groups with lots of talent! Visit the kiosk for performing artists’ information. M ...
24
Aug
Old Cove Landing Trail
Old Cove Landing Trail Saturday, August 3 at 11am Saturday, August 17 at 11am Saturday, August 24 at 11am Saturday, August 31 at 11am On this 2.5 mile, 2-hour family friendly walk, we’ll e ...
24
Aug
Ranch Tour
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 ...
25
Aug
Ranch Tour
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 ...
25
Aug
Bird Watching for Beginners
Bird Watching for Beginners Sunday, August 25 at 9:30am On this 1.5-hour walk, be prepared to hike two miles on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants, and scenery along t ...
25
Aug
Birding for Beginners
Birding for Beginners Sunday, August 25 at 8am Join birder extraordinaire Jim Williams for a tranquil morning filled with our little flying friends! Learn about the birds in our park, receive a Hen ...
25
Aug
Little Rangers
Little Rangers Saturdays and Sundays at 10am Any and all 3 to 6 year olds are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Activities and games vary from week to wee ...
25
Aug
Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers Saturdays and Sundays at 11am All visitors aged 7 to 12 have the opportunity to become a Junior Ranger with this program. Junior Rangers learn about the importance of nature and ou ...
25
Aug
Burleigh H Murray Ranch Park Property
Burleigh H. Murray Ranch Park Property Sunday, August 25 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’ ...
25
Aug
Offering the Only Authentic & Historic Train Ride Experience in the Sacramento Area, the 36th Season of Weekend Excursion Train Rides Resume on April 6 & 7
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Presenting the only train ride experience behind an authentic, historic locomotive in the Sacramento area, California State Parks and the California State Railroad Museum & ...
25
Aug
Railtown 1897 Resumes Excursion Train Ride Season with FREE Rides & Special Festivities on Opening Weekend
JAMESTOWN, Calif. – To celebrate the opening of the excursion train ride season on April 6 & 7, 2019, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) is offering FREE admission, tours and train rid ...
25
Aug
Silver Strand SB – Nature Walk
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 ...
25
Aug
Guided Nature Walks
Join Park Staff on a Guided Walk in Long Valley Conducted every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM in the summer (Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend) On the ...
25
Aug
Grover Hot Springs SP - Junior Rangers
August 17 th 5:00PM Junior Rangers: Blue Water, Blue Sky. Meet at the Campfire Center in our day use area for an exploration into clouds, rain, and all the steps in the amazing water cycle that m ...
25
Aug
Ask Us!: Visitor Center Staffed
Ask Us!: Visitor Center Staffed Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 2pm Do you have questions about Big Basin? Want trail information? Information about the plants and animals you see? Come to the ...
25
Aug
The Road Less Traveled: A Dog-Friendly Walk
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 ...
25
Aug
Twilight Adaptations Walk
Twilight Adaptations Walk Sundays at 7:30pm Twilight marks the end of day and the beginning of night. Animals who come out at night have special adaptations to survive. Come test your nocturnal abi ...
25
Aug
Big Basin Nature Club
Big Basin Nature Club August 1-August 18: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays at 4:30pm (No program on Wednesday, August 14) Sunday, August 25 at noon Saturday, August ...
25
Aug
Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers August 1-August 18: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays at 3pm (No program on Wednesday, August 14) Sunday, August 25 at 10:30am Saturday, August 31 at 3 ...
25
Aug
Folsom Lake SRA - Good Dog/Dirty Dog 10k/5k Run
Time: 8:00am-11:00am Running event at Granite Bay where dogs can participate with their runners.
25
Aug
Junior Rangers: Trout and Salmon
Where: Doane Valley Campground Campfire Center When: 10:30 a.m. (40 minutes) Special program for children ages 7-12. Learn more about the intrepid fish known as salmonids! Signing up in the R ...
25
Aug
Cuyamaca Creative
Where: Park Visitor Center When: 10:00 a.m. (2 hours) Indulge your creativity at our Sunday morning workshop. Whether it's arts & crafts or guided plein air, you will experience the park i ...
26
Aug
Grover Hot Springs SP - Junior Rangers
August 17 th 5:00PM Junior Rangers: Blue Water, Blue Sky. Meet at the Campfire Center in our day use area for an exploration into clouds, rain, and all the steps in the amazing water cycle that m ...
26
Aug
Hearst San Simeon SP - Junior Rangers
8/1 - 10 am Junior Rangers: Owls 8/2 - 10 am Junior Rangers: Whales 8/8 - 10 am Junior Rangers: Bats 8/9 - 10 am Junior Rangers: Animal Tracks 8/10 - 1 pm Junior Rangers: Monarchs 8/16 ...
27
Aug
Exploring Big Basin
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 ...
29
Aug
Grover Hot Springs SP - Nature Walk
August 17 th , 24 th , and 31 st 9:00AM Nature Walk: Where Have All the Flowers Gone? Meet at the extra vehicle lot by campsite #35 for a quest for the flora of Grover. All ages welcome. A ...
30
Aug
Hearst San Simeon SP - Junior Rangers
8/1 - 10 am Junior Rangers: Owls 8/2 - 10 am Junior Rangers: Whales 8/8 - 10 am Junior Rangers: Bats 8/9 - 10 am Junior Rangers: Animal Tracks 8/10 - 1 pm Junior Rangers: Monarchs 8/16 ...
30
Aug
Hearst San Simeon SP - Campfire
8/1 - 8 pm Campfire 8/3 - 8 pm Campfire 8/8 - 8 pm Campfire 8/10 - 8 pm Campfire 8/17 - 8 pm Campfire: Archaeology 8/24 - 8 pm Campfire 8/30 - 8 pm Campfire 8/31 - 8 pm Campfire: ...
30
Aug
Hearst San Simeon SP - Ranger Cubs
8/3 - 1 pm Ranger Cubs 8/10 - 10 am Ranger Cubs 8/24 - 10 am Ranger Cubs 8/30 - 2 pm Ranger Cubs
30
Aug
Presentation: Historic Apple Orchards
Where: Doane Valley Campground Campfire Center When: 7:30 p.m. (30 minutes) Palomar Mountain at one point boasted a very successful apple industry. The crisp winters and long growing season al ...
30
Aug
Silver Strand SB – Discovery Table
Time: 10:00am-11:00am Drop by to discover more about Silver Strand State Beach through displays, information, and mini-activities. Visitors of all ages are invited. (Kids should be accompanied b ...
30
Aug
Evening Campfire Program
Evening Campfire Program Fridays at 7pm Join us for s’mores at 7:00pm and group activities at 7:30pm. Hear local lore about New Brighton State Beach and learn about the Monterey Bay with lots ...
30
Aug
Evening Campfire Program
Evening Campfire Program August 1 through 18: Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays at 8pm & Saturdays at 6pm August 19 through 31: Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm Gather beneath the Ponderosa ...
30
Aug
Music on the Beach
Start your 2019 summer weekends off right by listening and dancing to FREE live music performances featuring a variety of genres on the beautiful North Shore of Lake Tahoe. Concerts take place at Kin ...
30
Aug
Campfire Program
Campfire Program Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm Celebrate the summer with a State Park Interpreter at our campfire program. We’ll roast some marshmallows, play trivia and other games, sing ca ...
30
Aug
Guided Hike
Guided Hike Fridays and Saturdays at 1:30pm Join a State Park Interpreter for a 1.5-hour exploration of the park to learn about the local ecology and history of Butano Canyon. Topics discussed on ...
30
Aug
Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers Program Fridays and Saturdays at 3pm We welcome all visitors aged 7 to 12 to discover local natural history of the coastline through hands-on activities and games, all while earning ...
31
Aug
Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers Program Fridays and Saturdays at 3pm We welcome all visitors aged 7 to 12 to discover local natural history of the coastline through hands-on activities and games, all while earning ...
31
Aug
Silver Strand SB – Kayak Tour – “Big Bay Kayak Experience”
Time: 9:30am-11:30am Get closer to nature and experience San Diego Bay on this guided kayak tour. Available for ages 5 and older. Participants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult and ha ...
31
Aug
Jr. Rangers: Owls
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 ...
31
Aug
Guided Hike
Guided Hike Fridays and Saturdays at 1:30pm Join a State Park Interpreter for a 1.5-hour exploration of the park to learn about the local ecology and history of Butano Canyon. Topics discussed on ...
31
Aug
Campfire Program
Campfire Program Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm Celebrate the summer with a State Park Interpreter at our campfire program. We’ll roast some marshmallows, play trivia and other games, sing ca ...
31
Aug
Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers Saturdays and Sundays at 11am All visitors aged 7 to 12 have the opportunity to become a Junior Ranger with this program. Junior Rangers learn about the importance of nature and ou ...
31
Aug
Little Rangers
Little Rangers Saturdays and Sundays at 10am Any and all 3 to 6 year olds are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Activities and games vary from week to wee ...
31
Aug
Railtown 1897 Resumes Excursion Train Ride Season with FREE Rides & Special Festivities on Opening Weekend
JAMESTOWN, Calif. – To celebrate the opening of the excursion train ride season on April 6 & 7, 2019, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) is offering FREE admission, tours and train rid ...
31
Aug
Offering the Only Authentic & Historic Train Ride Experience in the Sacramento Area, the 36th Season of Weekend Excursion Train Rides Resume on April 6 & 7
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Presenting the only train ride experience behind an authentic, historic locomotive in the Sacramento area, California State Parks and the California State Railroad Museum & ...
31
Aug
31
Aug
Silver Strand SB - Junior Rangers
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 ...
31
Aug
Old Growth Redwood Tour
Old-Growth Redwood Tour Saturdays at 11am and 2pm Are there different kinds of redwoods? How do coastal redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? Why are there so few old growth tree ...
31
Aug
Evening Campfire Program
Evening Campfire Program August 1 through 18: Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays at 8pm & Saturdays at 6pm August 19 through 31: Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm Gather beneath the Ponderosa ...
31
Aug
Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series Saturdays from 7:30 to 8:30pm Enjoy a free concert every week this summer! Great local groups with lots of talent! Visit the kiosk for performing artists’ information. M ...
31
Aug
Ranch Tour
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 ...
31
Aug
Old Cove Landing Trail
Old Cove Landing Trail Saturday, August 3 at 11am Saturday, August 17 at 11am Saturday, August 24 at 11am Saturday, August 31 at 11am On this 2.5 mile, 2-hour family friendly walk, we’ll e ...
31
Aug
Gardens of Time
Gardens of Time Saturday, August 31 at 1pm Stroll through history as you visit the various gardens within our courtyard and patio. We can learn a good deal about people who lived here in the past b ...
31
Aug
Hike to Ocean View Summit
Hike to Ocean View Summit Saturday, August 31 at 10am Escape the crowds on this 6-mile, 4.5-hour loop through shaded forest to a hilltop view of the coast. Join docent Steve Stolper as we climb the ...
31
Aug
Outlook from Mt. McAbee Hike
Outlook from Mt. McAbee Hike Saturday, August 31 at 10:30am Join Docent Hal Anjo on a 6-mile, 3.5 hour moderate hike to McAbee Outlook. We'll stop at the top and enjoy the lovely ocean views, retur ...
31
Aug
Snakes Alive!
Snakes Alive! Saturday, August 31 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 Semper ...
31
Aug
Nature Hike
Where: Meet at Paso Picacho day use When: 9:00 a.m. (1 hour) Discover the natural and cultural resources that make Cuyamaca Rancho State Park unique! Meet at Paso Picacho day use for a short w ...
31
Aug
Saturday Morning Family Program
Where: Paso Picacho day use area When: 10:30 a.m. (1 hour) Rise and shine with our morning programs for all ages. Investigate the world of bugs, learn to identify scat, or join us for nature s ...
31
Aug
Horse Encounter
Where: Stonewall Peak Trailhead When: 12:00 p.m. (1 hour) Meet and greet with the park's volunteer Mounted Assistance Unit (MAU) to learn more about horses in the park and trail safety. Meet a ...
31
Aug
Hike: Silvercrest/Scott's Cabin Loop
Where: Silvercrest Picnic Area parking lot When: 10:30 a.m. (1.5 hours) Scott's Cabin Trail offers a wooded walk on the broad peak of Palomar Mountain, while Silvercrest Trail sets you on a tra ...
31
Aug
Junior Rangers: Plants
Where: Doane Valley Campground Campfire Center When: 3:30 p.m. (40 minutes) Special program for children ages 7-12. Discover secrets of our mountain's trees and plants. Sign up in the Ranger ...
31
Aug
Campfire Program: Songs and Stories
Where: Doane Valley Campground Campfire Center When: 7:00 p.m. (40 minutes) Join Park Interpretive Specialist Will Meyst for an evening of telling stories and singing songs. You're sure to lea ...
31
Aug
Star Party
Where: Upper Falls parking area When: 8:00 p.m. (2 hours) Join the San Diego Astronomy Association Star Party for an exploration of space through telescopes & reading the night sky. Meet a ...
31
Aug
Junior Rangers
Where: Paso Picacho day use picnic area When: 4:00 p.m. (1 hour) Earn you California State Parks' Junior Ranger badge with us as we guide you through the secret world of pollinators in our "We ...
31
Aug
Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers August 1-August 18: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays at 3pm (No program on Wednesday, August 14) Sunday, August 25 at 10:30am Saturday, August 31 at 3 ...
31
Aug
Big Basin Nature Club
Big Basin Nature Club August 1-August 18: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays at 4:30pm (No program on Wednesday, August 14) Sunday, August 25 at noon Saturday, August ...
31
Aug
Evening Campfire Program
Evening Campfire Program August 1 through 17: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 7pm Saturday, August 31 at 7pm Join us at our historic campfire center for an evening of s ...
31
Aug
Ask Us!: Visitor Center Staffed
Ask Us!: Visitor Center Staffed Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 2pm Do you have questions about Big Basin? Want trail information? Information about the plants and animals you see? Come to the ...
31
Aug
Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike!
Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike! Saturdays at noon Sunday, August 4 at noon Explore the park’s less travelled backcountry with Docent Barry Grimm. This moderately paced hike will be individu ...
31
Aug
Hearst San Simeon SP - Hike
1:00 pm Hike
31
Aug
Hearst San Simeon SP - Morro the Live Pelican
10:00 am - Morro the Live Pelican
31
Aug
Hearst San Simeon SP - Campfire
8/1 - 8 pm Campfire 8/3 - 8 pm Campfire 8/8 - 8 pm Campfire 8/10 - 8 pm Campfire 8/17 - 8 pm Campfire: Archaeology 8/24 - 8 pm Campfire 8/30 - 8 pm Campfire 8/31 - 8 pm Campfire: ...
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Aug
Labour of Love Music Festival
Labour of Love is a music festival featuring Jeremy Camp, Danny Gokey, Jordan Feliz, The Young Escape, Anchored247. The event itself will have raffles, food, and vendors. For more information, plea ...
31
Aug
Grover Hot Springs SP - Nature Walk
August 17 th , 24 th , and 31 st 9:00AM Nature Walk: Where Have All the Flowers Gone? Meet at the extra vehicle lot by campsite #35 for a quest for the flora of Grover. All ages welcome. A ...
31
Aug
Railtown 1897 Goes Hollywood with 2nd Annual “Robbery on the Rails” Train Ride Experiences Over Labor Day Weekend
JAMESTOWN, Calif. – Back by popular demand, California State Parks, the California State Railroad Museum Foundation and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown are excited to present ent ...
31
Aug
Junior Ranger Day
Become a Junior Ranger at Junior Ranger Day Complete the Junior Ranger booklet and earn a Junior Ranger badge or patch Examine wildlife skulls, skins, scat, and tracks up close ...
31
Aug
Guided Nature Walks
Join Park Staff on a Guided Walk in Long Valley Conducted every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM in the summer (Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend) On the ...
31
Aug
Of Land and Sea- A Tale of Robert Louis Stevenson and Treasure Island
The Robert Louis Stevenson House, part of Monterey State Historic Park, will be the site of an informative evening with Monterey historian, John Sanders. California State Parks today announced that ...
31
Aug
Grover Hot Springs SP - Fire Safety with Smokey Bear
11:00AM Fire Safety with Smokey Bear. Come to the Campfire Center in our day use area to meet and learn about fire safety from Smokey Bear and our brave local Forest Service firefighters. All ages w ...
31
Aug
Grover Hot Springs SP - Meteor Shower Program
9:30PM Meteor Shower Program. Meet at the boardwalk in the meadow to experience the beauty of Grover’s night sky and a great spot to observe a minor meteor shower. All ages welcome.