At Angel Island, history is embedded in the landscape — in the arrivals, the waiting and the journeys that brought people across the Pacific. Cynthia Pu, an Angel Island State Park interpreter, helps share with visitors the lived experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities whose resilience and hope have shaped both this special place and the story of California.
Parks California is thrilled to announce the recipients of our 2024 Route to Parks grants program! Currently in its fourth cycle, the Route to Parks
On April 7, Parks California hosted its first ParkSpeak of 2022 to celebrate the first tribally operated Visitor Center within the State Park system, which
In May of 2021, I backpacked for the first time with my son at the Point Reyes National Seashore. Point Reyes NS has over 70,000 miles
The California State Park and Recreation Commission recently voted to change the name of Patrick’s Point State Park in Humboldt County to Sue-meg State Park
California has a beautiful scenic coastline that stretches 840 miles (1,350 km) and is home to a large diversity of life and recreational opportunities. Many Californians
Almost 20 years ago, PORTS Programs (Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students)® started a new idea that our parks could look a student in the eye,
iNaturalist and Bioblitzes are fun ways to contribute to our understanding of the natural world as community scientists. What is iNaturalist? When I am out hiking and see a beautiful flower
With summer in full swing, now is a great time to explore nature in your backyard. California boasts not only the largest state parks system in the country, but also the
Nina Omomo was in her final semester at San Francisco State University as the world locked down into the pandemic. After six years of balancing coursework and working at
