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LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev., May 4, 2022 – The snow is melting in the Lake Tahoe region and a mild winter has given way to a bustling, early spring for wildlife in the area. Bears have emerged from their dens, are on the move and hungry!
LOS ANGELES, Calif., – The Los Angeles River State Park Partners, Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA), and California State Parks today announced the launch of the new LA River Farmers’ Market at Los Angeles State Historic Park (LASHP), which opens on May 26, 2022, at 3 p.m. and takes place weekly on Thursdays 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks and the California Indian Heritage Center Task Force today announced Fentress Architects as the firm to design the long-desired build out of the California Indian Heritage Center (CIHC). Once complete, visitors from across California, the nation, and the world will be drawn to this center of statewide significance for cultural preservation, learning and exchange, land stewardship based on Native American values, and a place to engage all visitors celebrating the living cultures of California tribal communities.
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The California State Historical Resources Commission (Commission) will consider eight nominations for federal historic designation on Friday, April 29. The Commission meeting will be held at 9 a.m. at the California Natural Resources Agency building in Sacramento and will also be streamed on CAL-SPAN.
SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks encourages everyone to celebrate Earth Day by visiting the outdoors. Walking through trees, taking in breathtaking sites such as waterfalls or the coastline, viewing wildlife or simply gazing at a sunrise or sunset can help foster the desire to conserve and preserve these unique natural resources. Research shows that spending time in nature is also associated with better mental and physical health.
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) is pleased to announce the seven recipients of the 2021 Governor’s Historic Preservation Awards. Each of the projects represents exemplary achievements preserving California’s richly diverse heritage.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California State Parks and the California State Library today announced an additional opportunity to advance safe and equitable outdoor access to all Californians. Starting this week—National Library Week—California State Parks will be distributing the California State Library Parks Pass to public libraries across the state for checkout by library patrons. The new pass will allow free vehicle day use entry at more than 200 participating state park units.
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev., March 28, 2022 – The Lake Tahoe Interagency Bear Team, a partnership between the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California State Parks, Nevada Department of Wildlife, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, and the USDA Forest Service, is asking all community members to expect increased bear activity following the Caldor Fire as bears prepare to emerge from their winter dens.
ARNOLD, Calif.— California State Parks is holding a town hall meeting April 7 at 6 p.m. at Calaveras Big Trees State Park to discuss forest management in the park.
LAGUNITAS, Calif.— California State Parks is saddened to inform the public that the iconic Pioneer Tree at Samuel P. Taylor State Park is no longer standing. The tree was fully engulfed in flames yesterday morning and collapsed in the afternoon. The Pioneer Tree and Cross Marin trails are temporarily closed until further notice. The public is advised to stay clear of the area. The rest of the park remains open.
