Across California’s state parks, history lives in the land — in preserved buildings, cultural sites, interpretive programs and the voices that guide visitors through them. Among these are the stories of Black Californians whose leadership, labor, artistry and advocacy have helped shape our communities and public lands, leaving a lasting impact that continues to inspire us.
Parks California remembers Doug McConnell, longtime host of NBC Bay Area’s OpenRoad with Doug McConnell, KRON‘s Bay Area Backroads and a valued member of our Advisory Council. Doug devoted his life to sharing the beauty, history and stories of California’s parks and public lands, inspiring people across the state to explore and connect with these extraordinary places.
California’s parks and protected lands are places where nature, culture and community come together. Through the Arts in California Parks grants program, community and nonprofit
As we say goodbye to 2025, we’re grateful for the partners, tribal nations, community leaders, grantees and supporters who made this year one of meaningful progress for California’s parks.
California’s parks are more than just scenic destinations — they’re places for creativity, community and cultural connection. The Arts in California Parks grants program, a
California is confronting wildfire risk head-on. Through a recent executive order, Gov. Gavin Newsom expanded the use of prescribed fire and cultural burns as essential
California’s state parks are living landscapes — shaped not only by forests, coastlines and wildlife, but also by the people who care for them. Through
During the past decade, the average number of acres burned by wildfires each year in California has nearly doubled, according to the Department of Forestry
Watching the destruction and devastation take hold of our great state in real-time upends our sense of place. Home is more than a building of
Hello everyone! My name is Kai Diaz. I am 20 years old and currently working as a Park Aid for California State Parks in Colonel
