A virtual tour of the Southside Ruins at Shasta State Historic Park shows the remains of brick walls with interpretive signs titled "From Miners to Merchants" and "Location" providing historical context. Read more about Virtual Tour of the Southside Ruins at Shasta State Historic Park

Virtual Tour of the Southside Ruins at Shasta State Historic Park

by | Aug 21, 2025 | Adult learners, Culture, Educators, Families, Instructional Resources, Shasta State Historic Park, Teens, Virtual Tours and Exhibits, Youth, Youth & Families

Southside Ruins at Shasta State Historic Park Wander the tattered remains of the Queen City of the Northern Mines. Within these brick ruins lie stories of new beginnings and tragic defeats. Read MoreRead more about Virtual Tour of the Southside Ruins at Shasta State Historic 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

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