http://www.calparks.org/cspf_podcast.xml en-us ℗ & © 2008 California State Parks Foundation Your Voice for Parks California State Parks Foundation California State Parks Foundation Podcasts CSPF’s new podcast series highlights a different state park each month. Learn about all of the different State Parks, from the deserts, to the beaches, to the Sierras and the Redwoods. You'll find out about the history, environment and the enjoyment provided by these magnificent public lands. California State Parks Foundation Podcasts CSPF’s new podcast series highlights a different state park each month. Learn about all of the different State Parks, from the deserts, to the beaches, to the Sierras and the Redwoods. You'll find out about the history, environment and the enjoyment provided by these magnificent public lands. no members@calparks.org California State Parks Foundation greg@calparks.org http://www.calparks.org/assets/podcasts/podcast-itunes-template2.jpg Government & Organizations California State Parks Foundation Explore this one of a kind State Park Allensworth, California was the only town in the state to be founded, funded and governed solely by African Americans. It's story is one of great success and tremendous loss. It’s also one of hope and perseverance. Enjoy the first entry in our new Podcast series highlighting our magnificent State Parks. Allensworth, California was the only town in the state to be founded, funded and governed solely by African Americans. It's story is one of great success and tremendous loss. It’s also one of hope and perseverance. Enjoy the first entry in our new Podcast series highlighting our magnificent State Parks. http://www.calparks.org/podcasts/podcast/cspf_podcast_1_allensworth.mp3 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:00:00 PDT 7:10 CA, Allensworth, Foundation, explore, African, American, history California State Parks Foundation Explore this one of a kind State Park James W. Marshall discovered gold in 1848 on the South Fork of the American River. This event led to the greatest mass movement of people in the Western Hemisphere and was the spark that ignited the spectacular growth of the West during the ensuing decades. The gold discovery site is one of the most significant historic sites in the nation. James W. Marshall discovered gold in 1848 on the South Fork of the American River. This event led to the greatest mass movement of people in the Western Hemisphere and was the spark that ignited the spectacular growth of the West during the ensuing decades. The gold discovery site is one of the most significant historic sites in the nation. http://www.calparks.org/podcasts/podcast/cspf_podcast_2_marshall_gold.mp3 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:00:00 PDT 6:20 CA, Gold, Foundation, explore, closure, budget California State Parks Foundation Some 5,000 Northern Elephant Seals visit this park every year Located on California's central coast, Año Nuevo State Park and Reserve is a 4,000 acre state park that attracts over 200,000 visitors yearly for its popular interpretive programs as well as its abundant marine and avian wildlife. Some 5,000 Northern Elephant Seals visit every year to breed, have babies, and rest before they return to sea. This spring, an exciting new Marine Education Center will be dedicated at the park. Located on California's central coast, Año Nuevo State Park and Reserve is a 4,000 acre state park that attracts over 200,000 visitors yearly for its popular interpretive programs as well as its abundant marine and avian wildlife. Some 5,000 Northern Elephant Seals visit every year to breed, have babies, and rest before they return to sea. This spring, an exciting new Marine Education Center will be dedicated at the park. http://www.calparks.org/podcasts/podcast/cspf_podcast_3_anonuevo.mp3 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:00:00 PDT 6:12 Elephant Seal, Nature, wildlife, protect, education, resource California State Parks Foundation A touch of the wild and a spot for relaxation in San Francisco Candlestick Point State Recreation Area was California's first urban state park. Neighborhood participation and an exciting wetlands restoration project make this park special for nearby residents and visitors alike. Candlestick Point State Recreation Area was California's first urban state park. Neighborhood participation and an exciting wetlands restoration project make this park special for nearby residents and visitors alike. http://www.calparks.org/podcasts/podcast/cspf_podcast_4_candlestick.mp3 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 13:00:00 PDT 5:48 closing, cutback, budget, urban, literacy, environmental, justice, protect, education, resource California State Parks Foundation The largest state park in the continental United States Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is massive. In fact, it’s the largest state park in the continental United States, measuring a whopping 600,000 acres. But Anza isn’t just big—it’s beautiful. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is massive. In fact, it’s the largest state park in the continental United States, measuring a whopping 600,000 acres. But Anza isn’t just big—it’s beautiful. http://www.calparks.org/podcasts/podcast/cspf_pocast_5_anzaborrego.mp3 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:00:00 PDT 7:16 cutback, budget, sunrise, powerlink, power, threat, threatened, protect, education, resource California State Parks Foundation Los Angeles' River Most people don’t even know Los Angeles has a river. That’s because it doesn’t really look like one. In the 1930s it was cemented to control unpredictable flooding. Since then it’s been the victim of tagging, pollution, and industrial blight. But a section of the LA River—know as the Glendale Narrows—is being restored as part of Rio de Los Angeles State Park. Most people don’t even know Los Angeles has a river. That’s because it doesn’t really look like one. In the 1930s it was cemented to control unpredictable flooding. Since then it’s been the victim of tagging, pollution, and industrial blight. But a section of the LA River—know as the Glendale Narrows—is being restored as part of Rio de Los Angeles State Park. http://www.calparks.org/podcasts/podcast/cspf_podcast_6_riodelosangeles.mp3 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:00:00 PDT 5:41 recreation, urban, restoration, restore, coalition, neighborhood, LA, history, spanish, protect, education, resource California State Parks Foundation California's First State Park In 1902 Big Basin became the first California State Park. Along with old growth and recovering redwoods, the forest is home to other trees, including conifer and oaks. A variety of animals live in and around the sequoias -- like deer, owls, and an illusive bird called the marbled murrelet. In 1902 Big Basin became the first California State Park. Along with old growth and recovering redwoods, the forest is home to other trees, including conifer and oaks. A variety of animals live in and around the sequoias -- like deer, owls, and an illusive bird called the marbled murrelet. http://www.calparks.org/podcasts/podcast/cspf_podcast_7_bigbasin.mp3 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:00:00 PDT 5:22 first state park, old growth California State Parks Foundation To many, San Onofre State Beach is a battleground The Transportation Corridor Agency wants to build a six lane toll road through San Onofre—the fifth most visited park in California. Critics of the toll road say it will cause untold damage to habitat, historical sites, and the quality of park life for visitors. Californians have a choice to make. The Transportation Corridor Agency wants to build a six lane toll road through San Onofre—the fifth most visited park in California. Critics of the toll road say it will cause untold damage to habitat, historical sites, and the quality of park life for visitors. Californians have a choice to make. http://www.calparks.org/podcasts/podcast/cspf_sanonofre_072008.mp3 Fri, 1 Aug 2008 13:00:00 PDT 7:52 CA, environmental, toll road, threat, native, american, endangerd, threatened California State Parks Foundation North of Napa Valley, in the sleepy town of Kelseyville, sits Clear Lake North of Napa Valley, in the sleepy town of Kelseyville, sits Clear Lake—the largest freshwater lake in California and the centerpiece of Clear Lake State Park. Most geologists say it’s at least 150,000 years old—perhaps the oldest lake in North America. North of Napa Valley, in the sleepy town of Kelseyville, sits Clear Lake—the largest freshwater lake in California and the centerpiece of Clear Lake State Park. Most geologists say it’s at least 150,000 years old—perhaps the oldest lake in North America. http://www.calparks.org/podcasts/podcast/cspf_podcast_9_clearlake.mp3 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 13:00:00 PDT 6:55 CA, largest, freshwater, lake, Hikers, enjoy, Indian Nature Trail, Pomo village