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California state beach park selected to host 2028 Olympic surfing competition

April 21, 2025

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics committee has announced its choice of the site for the Olympic surfing competition. The officials said Trestles Beach at the San Onofre State Beach. The popular surfing spot is located […]

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California’s wildflower season may disappoint this year

February 24, 2025

Residents and visitors hoping to catch stunning views of wildflowers may find themselves disappointed this year. The California Department of Parks and Recreation is letting travelers know ahead of time that the seasonal blooming of […]

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California fire disaster forces dozens of state parks to close; arson suspect arrested

January 13, 2025

The wildfires devastating California have forced the full and partial closure of dozens of state parks. Meanwhile, authorities announced the arrest of one individual suspected of carrying out arson at a state park in the […]

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California weeds weed out of its state park system

November 5, 2024

California State Parks authorities ripped out thousands of marijuana plants from numerous parks under its care as officials continue to struggle against illegal cannabis operations. State authorities said the effort was undertaken to both enforce […]

Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary includes sensitive habitats such as kelp forests, which store blue carbon and provide habitat for many endangered and threatened species.
North America

New marine protected area formed off the coast of California

October 31, 2024

The United States has designated a new marine protected area found off its Pacific coastline in a bid to preserve ocean biodiversity. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the official formation of […]

Dos Rios, California's newest state park, doubles as a flood plain.
North America

New state park in California opens to visitors

June 14, 2024

The first new state park established in California in a decade began accepting guests this week, though work at the park continues. California State Parks said more than 200 people turned up to celebrate the […]

Dos Rios State Park opens in California in June.
North America

Californians will get a new state park in June

May 2, 2024

California residents and visitors will have a new state park to enjoy come June 2024. The office of California Governor Gavin Newsom announced last week the forthcoming incorporation of Dos Rios State Park into California’s […]

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California to spend $8 million on art in community parks

April 15, 2024

California authorities have announced a new grant program to bring more art and artistic expression to the Golden State’s community parks. Parks California will manage the new “Arts in California Parks” project over the next […]

A boardwalk going through the forest at Calavaras Big Trees State Park in California
North America

California plans a controlled burn among the sequoias

October 24, 2023

The state of California says it will conduct a controlled burn at a popular state park, warning visitors of partial closures. Calaveras Big Trees State Park is famous for its giant sequoia trees. To aid […]

Brannan Island State Recreation Area is part of a maze of waterways and marshes in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
North America

California to expand community access to inland waterways

October 17, 2023

California’s parks authority is rolling out a new plan to bring more inland water recreation opportunities to the state’s residents. The California Department of Parks and Recreation is now inviting public comment on its Waterway Connections Initiative […]

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