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Preservation STATE PARK PRESERVATION SUccESS STORIES FUN FOR ALL Preserving public lands for future Thanks to the preservation efforts by 1 BEACHES California generations is an inherent part of the agencies like California State Parks, State Parks’ beaches are mission of California State Parks. endangered species like the peregrine Family legendary and offer chances When enjoying trails by foot, horse, falcon and the California gray whale to walk, sunbathe, surf, and or motorized vehicle, it is necessary have come back from the brink of swim! that we take the time to learn how extinction. Management of wildlife Fun 2 CAMPING Most camp- our actions impact the environment and habitats has kept species such as FAMILY ADVENTURE sites for individuals, families, or around us. By recreating responsibly, the California bighorn sheep, found at The best adventure is one that groups can be reserved up to seven we can help protect everyone’s right Anza-Borrego Desert State Park®, and entertains and educates. California’s months in advance at www.parks. to enjoy California’s beautiful parks the tule elk (for which Tule Elk State state parks are an outdoor adven- ca.gov or via ReserveAmerica at 1- for years to come. Reserve is named) from disappearing. ture for everyone. Use the following 800-444-PARK (7275). ideas next time you plan your family 3 SNO-PARKS California State PRESERVATION TIPS adventure at a California state park: Parks operates 21 SNO-Park sites Keeping your california golden that provide snow-cleared parking • Put litter in its place. • Take the family to the most lots and access to snow play areas, • Stay on designated trails The California State popular railroad museum in North cross-country ski and snowmobile (no shortcuts). Parks Foundation is America ( trails. Please call • Avoid disturbing tide pool the only nonprofit orga- California State Railroad (916) 324-4442 nization dedicated to Museum) or the best preserved or visit www.ohv.parks.ca.gov/ creatures. Western ghost town ( . • Do not feed the animals. protecting, enhanc- Bodie State snoparks ing and advocating Historic Park, California’s official 4 HIKING With more than 3000 • Do not dispose of wastewater State Gold Rush Ghost Town). miles of hiking, biking and eques- in lakes and streams. for California’s magnificent state • Visit trian trails, California’s parks offer • Do not disturb historic and parks. To become a member, call Humboldt Redwoods State archaeological artifacts. (800) 963-7275 or visit: www. Park. This park includes 17,000 four seasons of outdoor adventure acres of old-growth redwoods and and natural beauty. calparks.org. CALIFORNIA northern california Beautiful environment, sites of historical significance, 22 33 44 outstanding scenery, exceptional campgrounds, and a NorthernNorthern NorthernNorthern NorthernNorthern NORTHERN plethora of recreation? California’s state parks have it all! With so many opportunities, where do you start? CaliforniaCalifornia CaliforniaCalifornia CaliforniaCalifornia Use these state park grids to begin exploring some of CalaverasCalaveras Big Trees Big Trees SP SP • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • KruseKruse Rhododendron Rhododendron SR SR • • • • • • SamuelSamuel P. Taylor P. Taylor SP SP • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • California State Capitol Museum • • • • • • • • • • • La Purisima Mission SHP San Gregorio SB your 278 California state parks! California State Capitol Museum • • • • • • • • • • • La Purisima Mission SHP • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • San Gregorio SB • • • • • • • • • • California State Indian Museum SHP • • • • • • • • • • California State Indian Museum SHP • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Lake OrovilleLake Oroville SRA SRA • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • San JuanSan BautistaJuan Bautista SHP SHP • • • • • • • • • • California State Mining & Mineral Museum • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • California State Mining & Mineral Museum • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Lake ValleyLake Valley SRA SRA • • San LuisSan Reservoir Luis Reservoir SRA SRA • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • California State Railroad Museum Leland Stanford Mansion SHP • • • • • • • Santa Cruz Mission SHP • • • • • • • • Some Northern for horseback riding Hangtown Motocross California State Railroad Museum • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Leland Stanford Mansion SHP • • • • • • • Santa Cruz Mission SHP • • • • • • • • CandlestickCandlestick