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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.
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—known as the Glendale Narrows—is being restored as part of Rio de Los Angeles State Park.
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. And, it is also threatened by the proposed Sunrise Powerlink that would run right through the park, bringing power from the Imperial Valley to San Diego.
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.
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.
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.
Allensworth, California was the only town in the state to be founded, funded and governed solely by African Americans. Its story is one of great success and tremendous loss. It’s also one of hope and perseverance.
