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 wooden footbridge leads to a small white adobe building at William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park, surrounded by trees and a rustic wooden fence. Read more about California History and Nature on the Homestead

California History and Nature on the Homestead

by | Aug 18, 2025 | Culture, Educators, Families, Junior Rangers, K-12 Field Trips, Living history, Museum Tours, Nature, PORTS, Summer Learning Program, Teens, Volunteer, William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park, Youth, Youth & Families

A small park that memorializes important California figure William Brown Ide and his contribution to the state’s history! Read MoreRead more about California History and Nature on the Homestead

Northern Elephant Seals Read more about Central Coast State Parks Association – School Groups

Central Coast State Parks Association – School Groups

by | Aug 15, 2025 | Educators, Hearst San Simeon State Park, K-12 Field Trips, Morro Bay State Park, Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, Pismo State Beach

School programs are offered at the Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural History, Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove, Oceano Dunes District Visitor Center, and Hearst San Simeon State Park. School programs and tours are offered free of charge and are led by... Read MoreRead more about Central Coast State Parks Association – School Groups

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 park interpreter at Hearst San Simeon State Park shows three children a replica elephant seal skull. The kids, holding notebooks, listen attentively around a table with educational items like rope and models. Read more about Elephant Seal School Group Program at Hearst San Simeon State Park

Elephant Seal School Group Program at Hearst San Simeon State Park

by | Aug 15, 2025 | Educators, Hearst San Simeon State Park, K-12 Field Trips, Nature

California State Parks invites students of all ages to discover the fascinating world of elephant seals! Each year, thousands of students are welcomed to explore the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery in Hearst San Simeon State Park. Read MoreRead more about Elephant Seal School Group Program at Hearst San Simeon State Park