Celebrate Latino Heritage Month at These California State Parks
From Spanish explorers and missionaries to Mexican governors and generals to farmworkers in the 20th-century citrus industry, the Golden State has been shaped by its Latino heritage. California State...
View ArticleTelling California’s Full Story: Partnerships that Help Bring History to Life
California’s state parks are more than places to hike, camp or explore. They hold layers of history — some well interpreted; some left out of the story for far too long. Through its Re-examining Our...
View ArticleADVENTURE OF THE MONTH – From Driftwood to Tide Pools: Exploring San Gregorio...
At the height of a Northern California summer, when much of the state bakes in a heat wave, there is no better place to head out to than the San Mateo Coast beaches, just south of San Francisco. With...
View ArticlePlan Your Next Road Trip to California State Parks!
No matter the price of gas, hitting the open road in the Golden State doesn’t need to be expensive! With smart planning, you can drive through epic coastlines and mountain passes in the most...
View ArticleCalifornia State Parks That Turn You Into the Main Character
Parks, camera, action! You don’t have to be a movie star to feel like one when you step foot in a California state park seemingly made for the silver screen. Suddenly, you are not just visiting a...
View ArticleADVENTURE OF THE MONTH: China Camp State Park Preserves a Village That Was...
“China Camp State Park is an interesting crossroad of natural and cultural history,” says Carly Jackson-Clark, program coordinator of the nonprofit Friends of China Camp, which operates the San...
View ArticleADVENTURE OF THE MONTH: Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve Showcases...
The term “high desert” evokes landscapes of arid starkness and barren rocks, but for a few short weeks every spring, the hills and grasslands of Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural...
View ArticleADVENTURE OF THE MONTH: Sonoma State Historic Park Celebrates Women Who...
Sonoma State Historic Park is conducting its Second Annual Women’s History Month Crawl on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The event is a great opportunity to delve into the history of women in Sonoma County...
View ArticleADVENTURE OF THE MONTH: As the U.S. Turns 250, Monterey State Historic Park...
When 13 North American colonies declared their independence from Britain in 1776, the Spanish Empire was just beginning to establish its rule over their remote province of Alta California. But even...
View ArticleQuiz: Can You Guess These California State Parks in Four Emojis?
How well do you know your California State Parks? With 280 state parks (and counting!), there are always new state parks to explore and fun facts to learn. This quiz will put your knowledge to the...
View ArticleThis Veterans Day Visit State Parks That Memorialize Military Heritage in...
The nation celebrates Veterans Day in honor of veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces each year on Nov. 11, the anniversary of the armistice that ended hostilities in World War I. California has many...
View Article4 Prescribed Burn Facts That May Surprise You
California State Parks has a more than 50-year legacy of using prescribed fire to steward the Golden State’s public lands. But even as State Parks’ use of beneficial fire has significantly increased...
View ArticleADVENTURE OF THE MONTH: Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area...
Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. On Oct. 1, 1975, the park in the Gabilan Mountains, south of the town of Hollister, became the...
View ArticleTop Unforgettable California State Parks to Visit During the Fall Season
With the temperatures cooling and the changing colors in the foliage, fall is one of the best times to visit California’s 280 state parks for a weekend getaway with friends or a nice family day trip....
View ArticleADVENTURE OF THE MONTH: Explore California Citrus State Historic Park, Where...
More than a century ago, oranges became a symbol of the California Dream. With its vast orange groves and towering palm trees, California Citrus State Historic Park in Riverside is the perfect setting...
View ArticleBeat the Summer Heat: Cool Off at California State Parks
As the summer heat cranks up, there’s no better way to cool off than by heading to California’s waterways. Ditch the AC for a refreshing swim, a peaceful paddle, a family picnic by the lake or a...
View ArticleA Taste of History: Multicultural Culinary Traditions in California’s State...
Food plays a significant role in shaping cultural identity. Food is our most tangible link to the past. Every shared meal, historical recipe, and traditional flavor preserves the cultural traditions...
View ArticleA Celebration of Youth and Nature: Meet the California State Parks Week...
During this year’s California State Parks Week, we were blown away by the incredible submissions from students that spanned TK through 12th grade for the second-annual poster contest. Young artists...
View ArticleWhat if … California State Parks Were Men’s Soccer World Cup Teams?
The Men’s Soccer World Cup, the most watched sporting event on the planet, kicks off on June 11, almost perfectly coinciding with the start of California State Parks Week. But this is not the only...
View ArticleADVENTURE OF THE MONTH: Great Valley Grasslands State Park Lets a River Break...
At Great Valley Grasslands State Park, 25 miles west of Merced, the San Joaquin River seems to slow down, stretch its limbs and take a breather before resuming its more than 350-mile journey from the...
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