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American Black Bears in California State Parks

Learn about American Black Bears in California State Parks

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Aquatic Centers Offering On-the-Water Courses

Aquatic Centers operated by universities, colleges, local public agencies, and nonprofit organizations, provide classroom and on-the-water boating safety education in kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, powerboating,...

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ATV Safety Training at State Vehicular Recreation Areas

Learn about ATV safety training offered at several SVRAs

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Be Bear Aware

Learn how to be bear aware while visiting parks that share spaces with black bears.

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Beyond the Blacktop Podcast

Join the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division of California State Parks as we discuss all things OHV in California.

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Black Bears in Autumn – YouTube

Learn what’s going on inside a bear’s body during Autumn as they prepare for hibernation!

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Boating Safety and Education for All

Welcome to the California Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) safety and education page! DBW relies on partnerships with many organizations (educational institutions, aquatic centers,...

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California State Library Parks Pass

In partnership with the First Partner’s Office and the California State Library, State Parks is providing free vehicle day-use entry to over 200 participating state...

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California State Parks Safety Tips

Whether you are an experienced outdoor enthusiast or a new one, we look forward to seeing you in California’s state park trails, beaches, lakes, mountains...

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Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights

The California Roundtable on Recreation, Parks and Tourism adopted the California Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights for the purpose of recommending a fundamental list of...

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Consejos de Seguridad en las Dunas

La seguridad de todos los visitantes es muy importante para el Área Vehicular Recreativa Estatal de Oceano Dunes (SVRA, por sus siglas en inglés) mientras...

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Dirt Bike Safety Training at State Vehicular Recreation Areas

Learn about dirt bike safety training offered at several SVRAs

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Dockside Podcast

Dockside is the podcast that helps you save and enjoy the waters you love by sharing clean and safe boating practices. This podcast is brought...

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Free Off-Highway Vehicle Safety Training

Your Off-Highway Vehicle is a passport to fun and adventure and will be for years to come if we recreate responsibly!

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History of Mountain Biking

Did you know that a California state park played a part in the development of the mountain bike? Opinions differ as to where and when...

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Laws / Safety at SVRAs

Learn about safety and laws at SVRAs.

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Life Jacket Loaner Programs

California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) partners with public and private entities to make life jackets available to the public on a...

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Life Jackets

Under California law, every child under 13 years of age on a moving recreational vessel of any length must wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket...

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Nature Walks at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park

Monthly Guided Nature Walks will be held at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park on the second Saturday of each month, except for January and December....

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Oceano Dunes Safety Tips

Learn how to stay safe on the dunes at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area

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Public Programs at TRNERR

Enjoy nature walks, birding, and special speaker series – there’s something for everyone.

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ReserveCalifornia™

Welcome to ReserveCalifornia. With 280 park units, over 340 miles of coastline, 970 miles of lake and river frontage, 15,000 campsites, 5,200 miles of trails,...

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ROV Safety Training at State Vehicular Recreation Areas

Learn about ROV (side by side) safety training offered at several SVRAs.

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State Vehicular Recreation Areas

View information about several of the SVRAs.

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Sugar Pine Point State Park Kayak Tours

We supply your kayak, paddle, and mandatory personal flotation device. Tours are 1 hour long, with 30 minutes of kayaking instruction/getting comfortable in the water...

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The Changing Tide Newsletter

The Changing Tide newsletter is the quarterly publication of the California Clean Boating Network (CCBN). The newsletter is dedicated to promoting clean boating practices in...

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Trail Safety

Hiking, biking, and horseback riding is great exercise, but it’s not always just a “walk in the park.” Southern California deserts are harsh environments, and...