One of the great opportunities that the United States Forest Service offers in California’s National Forests is the opportunity to rent Fire Lookouts for overnight and multi-day stays. The Fire Lookouts offer some of the greatest views you can hope to get – and you can rent these lookouts for virtually nothing!
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National Park Service Announces Entrance Fee-Free Days for 2020
One of America’s greatest treasures, our national parks, grasslands, and monuments are always worth visiting – but they’re even better to visit when they’re FREE!
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to meet January 1, 2020 Air Quality Requirement – Department honoring all current reservations
California State Parks began putting up fencing at the foredune area on December 16, 2019. The area being locked down extends from Post 4-1/2 to Post 6, for those of you familiar with the area. the fencing project will be complete by the January 1, 2020 deadline, which was set under the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District Stipulated Order of Abatement.
If the holidays treated you right this season, you’ve got a few extra holiday calories you can safely let go of. What better way to do that than with a First Day Hike in the most beautiful state in the nation: California, the Golden State! This year marks the 10th year California State Parks has participated in the America’s State Parks First Day Hikes program with docents, volunteers, and staff hosting hikes at state parks throughout California on January 1st, 2020.
It never sounds like it, but it is good news! Glacier Point and Tioga Roads are now closed for the winter. These roads typically close late fall and remain close through the winter. The longer they stay closed, the better it is for the snow pack – in my (non-science guy opinion). Weather and a review of the road conditions in the spring will dictate when the roads re-open.