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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.
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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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