Monday, June 30 is the 150th anniversary of California’s state parks system. Rather than celebrating this incredible achievement in California state park history at one of the hundreds of venues available throughout the state, the California State Parks Foundation and Gavin Newsom will be at Yosemite National Park. Because, y’know, it’s a national park, not a state park.
Whatever.
Our California State Parks have been under attack for so many years – from hidden money to threatened closures to this latest snub by the government of the state – that it’s amazing that we’ve reached this milestone. But don’t let that stop you from getting out and visiting our beautiful state and the state parks; there’s something for everyone!
Find a California state park near you HERE.
The California State Parks Foundation sent out this notice:
On Monday, members of the California State Assembly are expected to vote on a resolution by Assembly member Olsen (R-Modesto) that recognizes the 150th anniversary of the California state parks system and urges Californians to join in celebrating this important anniversary.
In commemoration of the 150th anniversary on Monday, CSPF will be joining the National Park Service, Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom and California’s Department of Parks and Recreation at a 150th anniversary event taking place at Yosemite National Park. During the event we will be displaying photos submitted by our members and state park supporters through our “California’s State Parks are Great Places” campaign and sharing information about the Great Places that we call state parks.
You can find out more about the California State Parks Foundation HERE.