#california-state-parks

#california-state-parks

A tragic incident occurred where a man and an 8-year-old boy drowned while swimming at Cowell Ranch State Beach.

Caitlin Hoffman, 63, tragically died after being rescued from Scott Creek Beach despite life-saving efforts by responders.

California State Parks celebrate New Year's Day with guided hikes to promote outdoor activity as part of the First Day Hikes program.

California has 280 diverse state parks covering over a million acres, offering a variety of outdoor experiences for spring exploration.

D.L. Bliss State Park remains closed for the third summer due to an ongoing and delayed maintenance project.

D.L. Bliss State Park will remain closed into summer 2025 for waterline replacement and maintenance work.

California State Parks has completed a report on vulnerabilities due to climate change at Seacliff and New Brighton state beaches, emphasizing urgent adaptation steps are necessary.

Visitors disappointed as Refugio State Beach remains closed for repairs due to storm damage, including fallen date palms and sinkholes.

California state parks are now focused on saving the land from climate change instead of just preserving it.

Californians can borrow state park passes for free entry through local libraries, making outdoor experiences accessible to low-income families and people of color.

Library card holders may lose access to free state park passes due to California's budget deficit.

Majority of pass users identified as low income and people of color.