Junior Rangers

Junior Rangers Unite! Children ages 7-12 are invited to join State Park Naturalists at El Capitán State Beach for our Summer Junior Ranger Program. Lessons will highlight local history, [...]

Hendy Woods SP - Hermit Hike

Hermit Hike, 4:00PM - 5:00PM Ages: All Location: Campfire Center Description: Join a California State Park Interpreter for a short guided hike up to "The Hendy Hermit" huts and learn [...]

Hendy Woods SP - Night Hike

Night Hike, 8:00PM - 9:00PM Ages: All Location: Campfire Center Description: Join a California State Park Interpreter and enjoy a guided hike under the stars to Little Hendy Grove. No [...]

Jr. Rangers

During this 1-hour program for ages 7 to 12, kids become Junior Rangers by participating in hands-on activities to earn prizes while learning how to protect the natural world! Activities vary from na [...]

Van Damme SP - Fern Canyon Hike

Fern Canyon Hike, 2:00PM - 3:00PM Ages: All Location: The hike starts in the campground side of the Van Damme Fern Canyon Trail. Description: Hike along the Fern Canyon Trail, learnin [...]

Van Damme SP - Junior Rangers

Junior Rangers, 11:00AM - 12:00PM Ages: 7 - 12 years old Location: Outside of the Van Damme Visitor Center Description: Activities and guided hikes for our young explorers. Discover th [...]

Wednesday Excursion Trains

Join us every Wednesday from June 5 through August 14 for a 45-minute excursion train ride through the scenic Mother Lode countryside. Trains depart at 10:30 and noon. For tickets or more info [...]

Star-Spangled Limited

Ride the Star-Spangled Limited excursion train in celebration of Independance Day. Trains depart at 10:30 and noon for a special patriotic train ride. For tickets or more information about R [...]

Junior Rangers

11-12:15pm Junior Rangers is a statewide program for 7 to 12 year olds. Play games, make art, hunt for treasure, craft objects using historical tools, and get to know California's past, all whi [...]

Hendy Woods SP - Stargazing

Stargazing, 9:00PM - 11:00PM Ages: All ages- (Children must be accompanied by an adult) Location: Meadow Trail Description: View the wonders of the night sky visible with the help of t [...]

Van Damme SP - Junior Rangers

Junior Rangers, 1:00PM - 2:00PM Ages: 7 - 12 years old Location: Outside of the Van Damme Visitor Center Description: Visitors, ages 7 - 12, will join a California State Park Interpret [...]

Docent-Led Hike

Join us for a docent-led guided hike to learn more about the nature and history of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Walks are every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Meet at the Lodg [...]

Campfire and Stargazing

Visit Dos Rios at night during a new moon phase. Join a State Park Interpreter for a relaxing, campfire and night sky event. Bring your camping chair or blanket and watch the night sky or look throu [...]

Nature Walk

Join us for a fun and informative guided walk through El Capitán State Beach. Our Park Naturalists will discuss the local flora and fauna, while enjoying the sights, sounds, and smells of the [...]

Stars & State Parks

Come join California State Parks for a night under the stars while learning about astronomy! This summertime event will meet in the parking lot at Pacheco State Park after sunset.* A telescope will [...]

Junior Rangers - Geology Rocks

During the Summer, Auburn SRA hosts weekly Junior Ranger Programs. Junior Rangers is a free program designed for ages 7-12, but all ages are welcome to attend. Programs are led by park staff and doce [...]

Observatory Program

Observatory Program Today Join Fremont Peak Observatory Association (FPOA) Astronomers for a 45 minute evening multimedia presentation about Astronomy followed by nighttime observation in the larg [...]

Where Two Rivers Meet

Dos Rios means, "two rivers". The San Joaquin and the Tuolumne Rivers meet at Dos Rios. Join a State Park Interpreter as you journey almost four (4) miles round trip out to the confluence of these tw [...]

Frontier Army Days

Join us on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Fort Tejon State Historic Park from 10am to 3pm for Frontier Army Days. Visitors to the park will tour the barracks, officer’s quarters and kitchen, carpen [...]

Junior Rangers

Discover the wonders of the natural world through activities, crafts, experiments, and nature walks! Each week will feature a nature journaling workshop as well as a unique activity. This program is [...]

Discovery Center Clean Up

Date: 7/6/2024 Time: 9 AM Location: Chino Hills Discovery Center | 4500 Carbon Canyon Rd Brea, CA 92823 Help keep the park beautiful and hike-ready with a morning of clean up. Participate [...]

Junior Ranger Program

Earn your Junior Ranger badge! Hey kids! Would you like to become an official Junior Ranger of Dos Rios? Come and meet with a State Park Interpreter and learn about the Dos Rios floodplain, animals, [...]

Boating Safety

Drop by our table from 10 am to 12 pm for information on boating safety and recieve a free boater kit! Learn about about upcoming interpretive program happening at Bethany Reservoir SRA.

Excursion Train Ride

This weekend we are running excursion train rides through the scenic Mother Lode countryside. Trains depart at 10:30, 12:00, 1:30 and 3:00 weather permitting. For tickets or more information a [...]

Bird Watching

We are offering a bird watching program on July 6th at 8:00am. Join us to learn all about life histories, behaviors, field markings, etc. On this 1-mile walk, we will make specific observations ab [...]

Mindful Walk

Embark on a transformative journey with our Mindful Walks, docent-guided experiences designed to help you embrace tranquility, connect with nature, engage your senses fully, and cultivate a profound [...]

Adobe Building Tour

1pm Join us for a guided tour through Santa Cruz’s oldest building, the only remaining example of indigenous housing from the California Missions. Learn about the daily life of people who li [...]

The Life of the Valley Oaks

Dos Rios is home to some of the most magnificent valley oak trees. Join an Interpreter for a five (5) mile round trip hike out to the valley oak tree grove. On this hike you will learn about the vall [...]

Guided Hike

Join a State Park Interpreter and enjoy the flora and fauna of Butano State Park on this moderate 2.5 mile loop. This hike features creekside riparian habitat, redwood forest, and oak woodlands. [...]

Junior Rangers

Junior Rangers Unite! Children ages 7-12 are invited to join State Park Naturalists at El Capitán State Beach for our Summer Junior Ranger Program. Lessons will highlight local history, [...]

Chino Hills TEENS Program

Date: 7/10/2024 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Chino Hills Discovery Center | 4500 Carbon Canyon Rd Brea, CA 92823 Teen Environmental Education and Networking Strategies for Chino Hills [...]

Junior Rangers

Junior Rangers Unite! Children ages 7-12 are invited to join State Park Naturalists at El Capitán State Beach for our Summer Junior Ranger Program. Lessons will highlight local history, [...]

Van Damme SP - Junior Rangers

Junior Rangers, 1:00PM - 2:00PM Ages: 7 - 12 years old Location: Outside of the Van Damme Visitor Center Description: Visitors, ages 7 - 12, will join a California State Park Interpret [...]

Lost in Dreams Festival

Insomiac presents Lost in Dreams Festival. This is a paid special event. For more information, visit the Lost in Dreams website. Impacted areas include the main lawn, south lawn, wetlands, and [...]

Junior Ranger Program

Date: 7/12/2024 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Location: Chino Hills Amphitheater | 4721 Sapphire Rd. Chino Hills CA 9 1709 This hour long program is for ages 7-14 . Junior Ranger program [...]

Family Fun Fridays

Time : 9:00 am - 11:00 am Location : Campfire Arena (grey benches next to The Camp Store) Ages : all ages welcome! Get a jump on the weekend by attending these fun filled Friday mo [...]

Floodplain Biodiversity

Join a State Park Interpreter and learn how the floodplain ecology exists by walking approximately two (2) miles roundtrip through the floodplain forest, witnessing fauna and flora. The walking tour [...]

Star Party

Join the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit for some out-of-this-world converstation, while gazing at the summer night sky with high-powered telescopes. It'll be a star-ific time! Where : El [...]

Guided History Walk

Park : Seacliff State Beach Where : Deck of the Seacliff Visitor Center. When : 11:00 am Parking : There is a $10 vehicle day-use fee. What to Expect : Come along on a [...]

Street Food Cinema

Street Food Cinema presents Princess Diaries. This is a paid special event. For more information, visit the Street Food Cinema website. Impacted areas include the Ranch House Lawn. The polo fi [...]

Observatory Program

Observatory Program Today Join Fremont Peak Observatory Association (FPOA) Astronomers for a 45 minute evening multimedia presentation about Astronomy followed by nighttime observation in the larg [...]

Where Two Rivers Meet

Dos Rios means, "two rivers". The San Joaquin and the Tuolumne Rivers meet at Dos Rios. Join a State Park Interpreter as you journey almost four (4) miles round trip out to the confluence of these tw [...]

Summer Campfire Series

Time : 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Location : Campfire Arena (south end of campground) Ages : all ages welcome! Join a State Park Interpreter for fun-filled and educational evening experiences whi [...]

Junior Rangers

Discover the wonders of the natural world through activities, crafts, experiments, and nature walks! Each week will feature a nature journaling workshop as well as a unique activity. This program is [...]

Lost in Dreams Festival

Insomiac presents Lost in Dreams Festival. This is a paid special event. For more information, visit the Lost in Dreams website. Impacted areas include the main lawn, south lawn, wetlands, and [...]

Guided Walk

Join State Park Docents for a moderate two-mile hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at State Parks’ McNee Ranch at Montara. From the trail you will be able to view evidence in the lan [...]

Sandhills Guided Hike

Hike around an ancient seafloor?! Yes please! On this 1.5 mile hike through the Santa Cruz Sandhills, we'll be meandering through sandy soils on the mountain top, about 800' above present-day sea lev [...]

Adobe Building Tour

1pm Join us for a guided tour through Santa Cruz’s oldest building, the only remaining example of indigenous housing from the California Missions. Learn about the daily life of people who li [...]

Mindful Walk

Embark on a transformative journey with our Mindful Walks, docent-guided experiences designed to help you embrace tranquility, connect with nature, engage your senses fully, and cultivate a profound [...]

Family Day

Visit Dos Rios on this special Family Day. Join in the fun with guided walks, games, live music, activities, and more! Lunch options are available for purchase. Learn about the biodiversity that cal [...]

Junior Rangers

Junior Rangers Unite! Children ages 7-12 are invited to join State Park Naturalists at El Capitán State Beach for our Summer Junior Ranger Program. Lessons will highlight local history, [...]

Junior Rangers

Junior Rangers Unite! Children ages 7-12 are invited to join State Park Naturalists at El Capitán State Beach for our Summer Junior Ranger Program. Lessons will highlight local history, [...]

Van Damme SP - Junior Rangers

Junior Rangers, 1:00PM - 2:00PM Ages: 7 - 12 years old Location: Outside of the Van Damme Visitor Center Description: Visitors, ages 7 - 12, will join a California State Park Interpret [...]

Sky Talk

Date: 7/19/2024 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Chino Hills Amphitheater | 4721 Sapphire Rd. Chino Hills CA 9 1709 Be inspired by wonder and curiosity for astronomy. In this 1.5-ho [...]

Nature Walk

Join us for a fun and informative guided walk through El Capitán State Beach. Our Park Naturalists will discuss the local flora and fauna, while enjoying the sights, sounds, and smells of the [...]

Floodplain Biodiversity

Join a State Park Interpreter and learn how the floodplain ecology exists by walking approximately two (2) miles roundtrip through the floodplain forest, witnessing fauna and flora. The walking tour [...]

Family Fun Fridays

Time : 9:00 am - 11:00 am Location : Campfire Arena (grey benches next to The Camp Store) Ages : all ages welcome! Get a jump on the weekend by attending these fun filled Friday mo [...]

Campfire Program

This summer's Campfire Programs are bigger and better than ever! Guest speakers from around Santa Barbara County are joining us to share their expertise on native plants, wildlife and local history. [...]

Street Food Cinema

Street Food Cinema presents Jurassic Park. This is a paid special event. For more information, visit the Street Food Cinema website. Impacted areas include the main lawn and the parking lot. T [...]

Tough Mugu Trail Races

Tough Mugu Trail Rces 25k & 5 Mile. This is a paid special event. For more information, visit the SoCal Trails website. Impacted areas include the La Jolla day use parking lot and the Ray [...]

Private Event

Private event; this event is not open to the public. Tickets are not available. For more information, email laspecialevents@parks.ca.gov. Impacted areas include the Pavilion and the Skyline Terrac [...]

Junior Rangers - Recreation Roundup

During the Summer, Auburn SRA hosts weekly Junior Ranger Programs. Junior Rangers is a free program designed for ages 7-12, but all ages are welcome to attend. Programs are led by park staff and doce [...]

Where Two Rivers Meet

Dos Rios means, "two rivers". The San Joaquin and the Tuolumne Rivers meet at Dos Rios. Join a State Park Interpreter as you journey almost four (4) miles round trip out to the confluence of these tw [...]

Sunset Walk

Enjoy a sunset walk through a floodplain forest. Join a State Park Interpreter as you walk through the floodplain at dusk. You are sure to see a beautiful forest in a unique light. Watch nature tran [...]

Aqueduct Walk

Join us at the entrance of the California Aqueduct Bikeway and take a walk down the aqueduct and learn about it's importance to California and how Bethany Reservoir plays a part.

Mindful Walk

Embark on a transformative journey with our Mindful Walks, docent-guided experiences designed to help you embrace tranquility, connect with nature, engage your senses fully, and cultivate a profound [...]

Adobe Building Tour

1pm Join us for a guided tour through Santa Cruz’s oldest building, the only remaining example of indigenous housing from the California Missions. Learn about the daily life of people who li [...]

The Life of the Valley Oaks

Dos Rios is home to some of the most magnificent valley oak trees. Join an Interpreter for a five (5) mile round trip hike out to the valley oak tree grove. On this hike you will learn about the vall [...]

Junior Rangers

Junior Rangers Unite! Children ages 7-12 are invited to join State Park Naturalists at El Capitán State Beach for our Summer Junior Ranger Program. Lessons will highlight local history, [...]

Chino Hills TEENS Program

Date: 7/24/2024 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Chino Hills Discovery Center | 4500 Carbon Canyon Rd Brea, CA 92823 Teen Environmental Education and Networking Strategies for Chino Hills [...]

Junior Rangers

Junior Rangers Unite! Children ages 7-12 are invited to join State Park Naturalists at El Capitán State Beach for our Summer Junior Ranger Program. Lessons will highlight local history, [...]

Van Damme SP - Junior Rangers

Junior Rangers, 1:00PM - 2:00PM Ages: 7 - 12 years old Location: Outside of the Van Damme Visitor Center Description: Visitors, ages 7 - 12, will join a California State Park Interpret [...]

Junior Ranger Program

Date: 7/26/2024 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Location: Chino Hills Amphitheater | 4721 Sapphire Rd. Chino Hills CA 9 1709 This hour long program is for ages 7-14 . Junior Ranger program [...]

Old Fashioned Campfire

Friday, July 26th 5:30-8pm Join us for an old fashioned family campfire this summer! Bring a picnic dinner and lawn chairs, and enjoy making your own fresh tortillas on the comal. Listen to some [...]

Star Party

Join the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit for some out-of-this-world converstation, while gazing at the summer night sky with high-powered telescopes. It'll be a star-ific time! Where : El [...]

Floodplain Biodiversity

Join a State Park Interpreter and learn how the floodplain ecology exists by walking approximately two (2) miles roundtrip through the floodplain forest, witnessing fauna and flora. The walking tour [...]

Where Two Rivers Meet - Spanish

Dos Rios means, "two rivers". The San Joaquin and the Tuolumne Rivers meet at Dos Rios. Join a State Park Interpreter as you journey almost four (4) miles round trip out to the confluence of these tw [...]

Observatory Programs

Observatory Programs Today Join Fremont Peak Observatory Association (FPOA) Astronomers to view the sun safely through telescopes and later for a 45 minute evening multimedia presentation about As [...]

Auto Safari

Join us for an "Auto Safari" of the Tule Elk State Natural Reserve at 10:00a.m. The tour consists of a brief presentation on the history of the tule elk herd, followed by a tour of the visitor center [...]

Junior Rangers

Discover the wonders of the natural world through activities, crafts, experiments, and nature walks! Each week will feature a nature journaling workshop as well as a unique activity. This program is [...]

Summer Campfire Series

Time : 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Location : Campfire Arena (south end of campground) Ages : all ages welcome! Join a State Park Interpreter for fun-filled and educational evening experiences whi [...]

Adobe Building Tour

1pm Join us for a guided tour through Santa Cruz’s oldest building, the only remaining example of indigenous housing from the California Missions. Learn about the daily life of people who li [...]

Mindful Walk

Embark on a transformative journey with our Mindful Walks, docent-guided experiences designed to help you embrace tranquility, connect with nature, engage your senses fully, and cultivate a profound [...]

Junior Ranger Program

Date: 6/28/2024 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Location: Chino Hills Amphitheater | 4721 Sapphire Rd. Chino Hills CA 9 1709 This hour long program is for ages 7-14 . Junior Ranger program [...]

Guided Walk

Join State Park Docents on a leisurely 2.5 mile walk with minimal elevation gain. Take a journey back in time along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park to will learn about the lives o [...]

Junior Rangers

Junior Rangers Unite! Children ages 7-12 are invited to join State Park Naturalists at El Capitán State Beach for our Summer Junior Ranger Program. Lessons will highlight local history, [...]

Junior Rangers

Junior Rangers Unite! Children ages 7-12 are invited to join State Park Naturalists at El Capitán State Beach for our Summer Junior Ranger Program. Lessons will highlight local history, [...]