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California State Parks Invites the Public to Virtually Celebrate Chinese New Year of the Metal Ox

WEAVERVILLE, Calif. — History will come alive once again in Weaverville when a virtual Chinese New Year Celebration and Lion Dance will be presented on the Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park. This virtual event is being offered on the California State Parks PORTS Home Learning Program as well as the Park’s Facebook page. The virtual celebration will be broadcast on the first day of the Lunar New Year - Friday, Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. from the oldest continuously used Chinese Taoist Temple in California known as the Cloud Forest Temple.

February 08, 2021 Weaverville Joss House SHP Read the Full News Release
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UPDATE – September 6, 2018: Wildfires Close Castle Crags State Park

California State Parks closed Castle Crags State Park due to the Delta and Hirz fires in Shasta County. Although the park is currently not on fire, fire conditions are rapidly changing due to the alternating wind patterns. Out of abundance of caution, State Parks evacuated staff and visitors and the park will remain closed until further notice. 

September 06, 2018 Anderson Marsh SHP, Castle Crags SP, Clear Lake SP, Shasta SHP, Weaverville Joss House SHP Read the Full News Release
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UPDATE – Aug. 10, 2018 Wildfire Impacts on California’s State Parks

California State Parks advises outdoor enthusiasts to plan carefully their next outdoor adventure in areas near wildfires. Some parks are closed, while others around the north Sacramento Valley and Sierra north of Calaveras County are impacted by smoke. Visitors with health issues or smoke sensitivity may want to reconsider visiting parks until the air quality improves. To ensure safety, the public is prohibited from entering closed areas.

August 10, 2018 Ahjumawi Lava Springs SP, Anderson Marsh SHP, Clear Lake SP, McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial SP, Shasta SHP, Weaverville Joss House SHP Read the Full News Release
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Update July 30: Wildfires Force Closures of Two Additional California State Parks

California State Parks announced the closure of two additional state parks today due to wildfires in Northern California. Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park (Trinity County) and Clear Lake State Park (Lake County) are both closed until further notice. The public is advised to avoid these areas.

July 30, 2018 Clear Lake SP, Mount San Jacinto SP, Shasta SHP, Weaverville Joss House SHP Read the Full News Release