Photograph of the interior of a library depicting a California State Park Interpreter kneeling in front of a community outreach table while reading a book to a group of children seated in front of him, while behind him stands an adult and a person in a Lorax mascot costume. Read more about “Read With a Ranger” Program Inspires San Diego Families

Return to Issue “Read With a Ranger” Program Inspires San Diego Families John McCaull, Senior Park Aide, San Diego Coast District During the summer of 2025, the San Diego Coast District continued its strong partnership with the San Diego Public Library... Read MoreRead more about “Read With a Ranger” Program Inspires San Diego Families

Three women variously waring business casual attire and California State Parks uniforms are seated behind an outreach event table; both the table cloth and an adjacent stand-up banner are emblazoned with the California State Parks logo and the words, "NOW HIRING LiveTheParksLife.com" Read more about Rainbows in Unexpected Places: Bringing LGBTQ+ History Into All Museums

Return to Issue Rainbows in Unexpected Places: Bringing LGBTQ+ History Into All Museums Kim Whitfield, State Park Interpreter III, California State Railroad MuseumEmma Silverman, Museum Curator III, Capital District As part of a Recruitment event at the California... Read MoreRead more about Rainbows in Unexpected Places: Bringing LGBTQ+ History Into All Museums

Logo for California State Parks Week featuring the silhouette of two trees Read more about California State Parks Week 2025 – Choose Your Adventure!

Return to Issue California State Parks Week 2025 – Choose Your Adventure! Anne Cooper, State Park Interpreter I, Interpretation and Education Division By late May, it looked like California State Parks Week was off to a great start with 174 events planned! If you... Read MoreRead more about California State Parks Week 2025 – Choose Your Adventure!

Illustration of the constellation Ursa Major Read more about 2024 Excellence Awards Winners: Honoring the Best in Interpretation & Education

Return to Issue 2024 Excellence Awards Winners: Honoring the Best in Interpretation & Education On January 29, 2025, over 100 park staff gathered virtually to celebrate the first annual Interpretation & Education Excellence Awards. The ceremony recognized... Read MoreRead more about 2024 Excellence Awards Winners: Honoring the Best in Interpretation & Education