One of the amazingly positive outcomes of the struggle to keep our state parks open the last couple of years is the growth of a true parks community. The people who use the parks stood up with their time, money and organizational skills to make sure that their favorite outdoor destination wasn’t on the chopping …
It’s a new month and here’s a new list. Give thanks for state, local and national parks near you by helping to make them better. This is a partial list of park volunteer opportunities in California. If your favorite park isn’t listed, check the park site for volunteer info. Wednesday, Aug. 1 Candlestick Point State …
The disclosure of more than $54 million in surplus money for the California State Parks has led to internal investigations and park supporter outrage. Here’s the latest news on the scandal, which we’ll be updating daily as we learn more. [View the story “California state parks hidden fund scandal and fallout” on Storify] California state …
I love our state’s parks. I moved to California in 2005 lured by the promise of Silicon Valley’s technical prowess and San Francisco’s quirky, socially liberal and mildly insane personality. I’ve stayed because of the beautifully majestic world beyond that. Where else can you go skiing, skateboarding and surfing in one day? Hell, you could …
Give thanks for state, local and national parks near you by helping to make them better. Here’s a partial list of park volunteer opportunities in California. If your favorite park isn’t listed, check the park site for volunteer info. Wednesday, July 11 Bidwell Park – Plant removal Friday, July 13 China Camp State Park – …
Photo credit: Providence Mountains by Steve Berardi About a week ago, we reported about the 15 walking dead California state parks that were without rescuers. Then just a day ago, the news was much improved with five parks remaining on the July 1 closure list. Today, the news has gotten even better: Only one state …
Update 6/30: Only one park will be closed on July 1, a park that is already closed. Get the latest update here. Photo credit: Zmudowski Beach with Photoshopped driftwood by Jim Bahn While not a complete victory, the latest news about California state park closures is heartening. For the timebeing only 5 parks will be …
Photo credit: Garrapata State Park by Bill Bouton Earlier this week, I posted a list of 15 “orphan parks” (California state parks that had no rescuers). Today’s latest news about the state parks gives hope for 3 of the walking dead, albeit the ink is not yet dried on those deals. According to a Monterey …
Update 6/30: Only one park will be closed on July 1, a park that is already closed. Get the latest update here. Update 6/29: A legislative reprieve has given the state more time to finalize deals in the works to take over many of the parks. As of today only 5 parks will be closing …
According to The California Report‘s tally, as of today, June 13, 2012, of the 70 parks slated to close, 28 of them have been saved putting the total parks in jeopardy at 42 (although this number is continually evolving). Here’s a quick recap of some of the latest news: Sonoma County Board of Supervisors OK …
