Always call ahead to make sure events have not changed
Bald Eagle Counts, Silverwood Lake SRA, 11 miles East of 1-15, 20 miles North of San Bernardino via Hwys 18 and 138.
January 1, 2008 - January 31, 2008
January through March, join park staff and the U.S. Forest Service in the annual count of bald eagles at Silverwood Lake and other nearby lakes. Reservations can be made in December. Call for more details. (760) 389-2281.
Tidepool Exploration, San Elijo SB, I-5 on Encinitas Bl., West to Hwy. 101, Left on 101 for 2 miles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea
January 1, 2008 - January 31, 2008
Explore the tidepools and learn about the plants and animals that inhabit this area. The best viewing time is from one to two hours prior to an extremely low tide. Check the schedule of tide pool walks, which can be either guided or self-guided. For more information call (760) 753-5091. Year-round
Whale Watching!, Sonoma Coast SB, Bodega Head (west lot), 3095 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay
January 1, 2008 - January 31, 2008
View the whales as they migrate along the coast. Volunteers are usually on hand to answer questions on weekend afternoons. Free.
Elephant Seal Walks, Año Nuevo SR, 30 miles South of Half Moon Bay on Hwy 1
January 1, 2008 - January 31, 2008
Visitors are guided on a 3-mile, 2.5-hour walk through sand dunes, to watch elephant seals in their natural environment. Walks take place every day, rain or shine. Call for any exceptions. Reservations for the December 15, 2007-March 31, 2008 breeding season are necessary. (800) 444-4445. No tours on December 25, 2007.
Winter Fun! , Donner Memorial SP, Donner Pass Rd., 2 miles West of Truckee
January 1, 2008 - January 31, 2008
Enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoe hikes on ungroomed trails…all part of the winter fun at Donner Memorial SP. While you are there take the time to visit the Emigrant Trail Museum, open daily 9am – 4pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Call for information about other events and snow conditions. (530) 582-7892.
Gold Discovery Day-January 24, 1848, Gold Discovery SHP, 8 miles North of Placerville on Hwy 49
January 26, 2008
Historic demonstrations, tours, speakers, and Gold Rush music highlight the annual commemoration of the discovery of gold in the trail race of Sutter’s Mill. (530) 295-2162 or (530) 622-3470. Visit www.marshallgold.org. 10am-4pm
