Memorial Day is here again, so we’re here to remind you how to make the most of it with a trip to a California State Park.
Wednesday marks the end of the the reservations window for this weekend. Last-minute campers should check out our list of 1st-come-1st-served campgrounds. They can go quickly on holiday weekends, but they’re definitely an option worth considering. You can also check in with parks to find out if a spot has opened up due to a cancellation.
If a day visit is more your speed, try one of our favorite spring hikes, or check in with your local park to find out if there are events planned. Here are two great events worth checking out:
Memorial Day Salute – Columbia State Historic Park Memorial Day services start at 11 am on Monday, May 28 in the old Veterans section at the Columbia Cemetery. The ceremony takes about 20 minutes. There will be prayers, information on Memorial Day, the Battle Hymn of the Republic and a salute to those buried in this section. The ceremonies are conducted by the Columbia Foot Dragoons and the Columbia Grenadine Belles. For more information, call 209-536-1672.
Railroad Museum Gets in the Jazzy Spirit May 25 through May 28. Coinciding with the 39th Annual Sacramento Music Festival happening over Memorial Day weekend in Old Sacramento, the California State Railroad Museum will offer jazz musicians performing inside the Museum, aboard popular weekend excursion train rides and even complimentary admission to event badge holders. With several music venues located in close proximity to the Railroad Museum and a special free Children’s Stage and activity area just outside the Museum in the “1849 Scene,” a visit to the Railroad Museum extends the weekend enjoyment for all ages.
