A group of people gathered in a wooded area during Heritage Days at McArthur-Burney Falls. Tall pine trees surround the scene as attendees, including families and older adults, walk around and interact near picnic tables and display booths Read more about Heritage Days at Burney Falls – October 12

Heritage Days at Burney Falls – October 12

by | Aug 18, 2025 | Adult learners, Culture, Educators, Events, Families, McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, Recreators, Teens, Youth, Youth & Families

Annual Heritage Days celebration in October with historical crafts. Visit the McArthur-Burney Falls Interpretive Association website for more info. Read MoreRead more about Heritage Days at Burney Falls – October 12

A stunning view of Burney Falls in McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, with cascading water flowing over a moss-covered cliff into a turquoise pool surrounded by forest. Read more about Discovery Quest at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

Discovery Quest at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

by | Aug 18, 2025 | Adult learners, Educators, McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, Recreators, Teens, Youth, Youth & Families

This activity is designed as a treasure hunt and information gathering game for guests to the park. The end reward is knowledge and this beautiful custom-made embroidered patch.The Quest is for individuals of all ages or as a family activity – we want you to have fun,... Read MoreRead more about Discovery Quest at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

A colorful mural at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History features marine animals, including sea lions, dolphins, and whales, swimming through a vibrant blue ocean scene. The mural is painted along a curved outdoor walkway bordered by railings and surrounded by trees Read more about The Morro Bay Museum of Natural History

The Morro Bay Museum of Natural History

by | Aug 15, 2025 | Adult learners, Educators, Families, K-12 Field Trips, Morro Bay State Park, Museum Tours, Teens, Youth, Youth & Families

The Morro Bay Museum of Natural History is situated on a hill above the bay and has panoramic views of the estuary, sandspit, Morro Rock, and the Pacific Ocean. As the only Natural History Museum in the California State Park system, the museum features hands-on... Read MoreRead more about The Morro Bay Museum of Natural History

A child in a red shirt and cap looks up at the historic Granite Rock Co. #10 steam locomotive at the California State Railroad Museum. The black engine is emitting steam, and two adults stand nearby. The scene is set on a sunny day with blue skies and green trees. Read more about California State Railroad Museum – Excursion Trian Rides

California State Railroad Museum – Excursion Trian Rides

by | Aug 1, 2025 | Adult learners, California State Railroad Museum, Culture, Families, Museum Tours, Teens, Youth, Youth & Families

Join us on a 45 minute, 6 mile round trip from Old Sacramento Waterfront along the Sacramento River in our fleet of historic railroad cars. Experience travel as it was over 100 years ago, learn about the history of railroading in California and the American West as... Read MoreRead more about California State Railroad Museum – Excursion Trian Rides

A photo of the Georgia Northern railcar with a backdrop of a schematic of the railcar Read more about California State Railroad Museum – Digital Exhibits

California State Railroad Museum – Digital Exhibits

by | Aug 1, 2025 | Adult learners, California State Railroad Museum, Culture, Educators, Families, Instructional Resources, Teens, Virtual Tours and Exhibits, Youth, Youth & Families

A Museum Without Walls Most people point to this big brick building located in Old Sacramento State Historic Park and say, “There is the California State Railroad Museum!” This building houses a vast collection of artifacts, great and small, that provide a... Read MoreRead more about California State Railroad Museum – Digital Exhibits