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 wide aerial view of Seattle, Washington, showing the downtown skyline with tall buildings under a clear blue sky. In the foreground, there is a busy freight yard with numerous train tracks and colorful shipping containers Read more about California State Railroad Museum – Rail Innovation in Action

California State Railroad Museum – Rail Innovation in Action

by | Aug 1, 2025 | California State Railroad Museum, Culture, Youth

Calling all high school students: Start creating solutions for your communities! Overview Railroading doesn’t just have a past—it has a present, and a bright future. This future depends on the people who join its ranks and what problem-solving skills they bring to the... Read MoreRead more about California State Railroad Museum – Rail Innovation in Action

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

A person wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, a gray shirt, and green pants sits relaxed in a Hobie kayak on the clear, calm waters of Lake Tahoe. The sky is clear and blue, and distant mountains line the horizon. Read more about Sugar Pine Point State Park Kayak Tours

Sugar Pine Point State Park Kayak Tours

by | Jul 28, 2025 | Adult learners, Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park, Families, Nature, Nature Hikes, Recreators, Teens, Watersports, Youth, Youth & Families

Tours are limited to twelve participants with three leaders. We supply your kayak, paddle, and mandatory personal floatation device (pfd). You supply any personal medications, water, and snacks. Tours are 1 hour long with 30 minutes of kayaking instruction/getting... Read MoreRead more about Sugar Pine Point State Park Kayak Tours