Read more about Exploring Mitchell’s Caverns
One of California’s most spectacular wonders lies deep under the ground at Providence Mountains State Recreation Area. The Mitchell Caverns are formed from limestone that was once plant and animal materials that formed when this area was the bottom of a shallow sea.... Read MoreRead more about Exploring Mitchell’s Caverns
Read more about Snowy Plover and Least Tern Protection
Young Western Snowy Plover Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA), a popular OHV park with approximately 1.4 million visitors annually, is an important breeding site for two beach-nesting birds, the federally threatened western snowy plover and the state... Read MoreRead more about Snowy Plover and Least Tern Protection
Read more about Hungry Valley Native Grasslands
Large tracts of land throughout the state of California were once dominated by native perennial bunchgrasses, but only about 1% of California’s valley grasslands remain in their original pristine condition. The original California valley grasslands contained such... Read MoreRead more about Hungry Valley Native Grasslands
Read more about Ahjumawi Lava Springs
To experience Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park takes determination. To get there, find the tiny town called McArthur in northeastern California, turn left at the “Fairgrounds” sign; drive a three-mile dirt road and launch your boat at the end (you can only access the... Read MoreRead more about Ahjumawi Lava Springs
Read more about Fun Facts About California State Parks
California is full of superlatives, and many of these are located in the diverse units that make up the State Park System.Here’s a sample of what you can find…. Best Place to View California's State Flower - The California Poppy Antelope Valley California... Read MoreRead more about Fun Facts About California State Parks