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Celebrate California State Parks Week with these free Sacramento-area activities
( — California is celebrating its 4th annual State Parks Week, June 11-15, with over 170 different events around the state. The public is invited to attend various programs, both virtual and in-person, where they can learn about the environment, the state's history and their local communities. Video Above: Folsom Lake reaches guest capacity amid Memorial Day 'As California commemorates its 175th anniversary, California State Parks Week offers an opportunity to celebrate the incredible natural and cultural wealth that our 280 state parks offer,' said Armando Quintero, director of California State Parks. '…Whether you're hiking, volunteering or simply soaking in the views, this week is a beautiful reminder to embrace the unmatched nature of California and the positive impact it has on our well-being and the health of the environment.' Here are the events being offered in the Sacramento area and the surrounding counties. Birding by Boat at Folsom Lake State Recreational Area Experience Folsom Lake SRA from a New Perspective – on Horseback! Photo and Art Contest Display at Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park Guided Tour at Sutter's Fort SHP Guided Tours of the State Indian Museum Capitol Park Tour – California State Capitol Museum Exclusive Oxbow Pond Kayak Event at Dos Rios Introduction to Nature Journaling at Calaveras Big Trees State Park Through the Lens of History at Calaveras Big Trees SP Biking Through History at Folsom Lake SRA Come Try Paddling on Lake Natoma at Folsom Lake SRA! Explore Off Trail at Railtown 1897 SHP Wild Things and Climate Resilience at Auburn SRA Sierra Railway's Connection to Harvesting Renewable Resources at Railtown 1897 SHP Outdoor Yoga at Lake Natoma with Folsom Lake SRA Bruce's Bird Walk at Calaveras Big Trees SP Lava Bluffs Guided Hike at Calaveras Big Trees SP Lake Tahoe's Underwater Wonders: Exploring Tsunami-Built Boulder Ridges at Tahoe SRA (Virtual) Summer Hiking Along the South Fork at Folsom Lake SRA Karen Bakerville Smith Memorial Nature Trail Hike at Columbia SHP Living History at the California State Capitol Museum Take a Trek on the 'Walk of Fame' at Railtown 1897 SHP Fire and the Forest Community Guided Hike at Calaveras Big Trees SP Echolocation Exploration: Evening Interpretive Bat Walk at Donner Memorial SP Celebrating Latino Heritage and Culture at Dos Rios Junior Ranger Recreation Roundup at Auburn SRA Sketches by the Lakeside at Folsom Lake SRA Celebrate Your Well-Being at Lake Oroville SRA North Forebay Parks With Activity Carts – Old Sacramento SHP Poster Creation Station at Indian Grinding Rock SHP Viaje al pasado en el Parque Histórico Estatal Railtown 1897: Travel to the Past at Railtown 1897 SHP Guided Tour of Leland Stanford Mansion SHP Junior Rangers and Little Rangers at Railtown 1897 SHP Light Up the Night Campfire Program at Folsom Lake SRA Floodplain Fun, Walk or Run at Dos Rios Children's Career Fair at Calaveras Big Trees SP Echolocation Exploration: A Fireside Bat Talk at Donner Memorial SP Floodplain Fun, Walk or Run at Dos Rios A Walk in the Park at Sutter's Fort SHP Parks, the Planet, and Climate Resilience at Folsom Lake SRA Junior Rangers and Little Rangers Program at Calaveras Big Trees SP South Grove Guided Hike at Calaveras Big Trees SP Many of the events have a limited number of seats nd require registration in advance. While the programs themselves are free, attendees may still need to pay state park entrance fees or day use fees. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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20-05-2025
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Military, veterans get free entry to California State Parks on Memorial Day
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Veterans, active and reserve military members can get into California State Parks for free on Memorial Day. California State Parks has announced free admission for veterans, active and reserve military members at 142 state parks across the state on Monday, May 26, which is Memorial Day this year. PHOTOS: Abandoned baby bear cub thriving after month of care at Ramona Wildlife Center Veterans and military personnel have to show a valid military ID or proof of discharge, other than dishonorable or bad conduct, to receive free admission at participating state parks. A few of the participating parks include California Citrus State Historic Park in Riverside County, Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area in Butte County, Pismo State Beach in San Luis Obispo County, along with the California State Railroad Museum, Carlsbad State Beach, Torrey Pines State Beach, Crystal Cove State Park, Humboldt Redwoods State Park and Los Angeles State Historic Park. These California restaurants are now recommended by Michelin Guide The full list of participating parks can be found at 'We are proud to welcome our veterans and service members on Memorial Day as a gesture of gratitude for their dedication and sacrifice,' said California State Parks Director Armando Quintero. 'For those who have stood watch, carried burdens, and protected freedom, may California's incredible landscapes offer rest, connection and peace.' California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed AB 150 (Olsen) in 2013, authorizing California State Parks to offer veterans, active duty and reserve military personnel from the United States Armed Forces and the National Guard of any state a reduced or free day use at participating state parks. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
