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Bag Packing and Safe Trail Use

Before you head out to your favorite California State Park, there may be a few more things you should look into and consider bringing with you.   Below we have compiled a short packing guide and safe trail–use resources to help you plan your next trip to a California State Park or Beach.  California State Parks – Visit, Packing and Trail Guide  Bring a personal set of PPE and cleaning supplies.  Physical activity can […]

Planning Your Trip – Before You Go!

Are you a trip planner or do you go with the flow? I am definitely the planner type (even though most things never go according to plan).   A trip to a local State Park or Beach these days may take more planning than a hop in the car, so we have compiled a short trip–planning guide and resources to make it easy.  Stay at home if you […]

Visiting State Parks During the Pandemic: A Blog Toolkit

While the pandemic has temporarily taken away in-person classes, work, and social gatherings, but it hasn’t taken away our hope or the outdoors.   California has a wealth of outdoors spaces that can still be enjoyed safely by the community. Here at Parks California, the team welcomes the renewed interest in California’s outdoor spaces as a place for health and healing.   As California State Parks welcomes visitors, new and returning, we have collected a series of tips and resources that may help you enjoy State Parks safely.   First, […]