The Big Sur area, above, includes several state parks and recreation areas. California has an eviable record of setting aside public land, but the state says it can't afford to maintain all of it.
The Big Sur area, above, includes several state parks and recreation areas. California has an eviable record of setting aside public land, but the state says it can't afford to maintain all of it.
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Pescadero harbors a quiet paradise of mild climate, great views and memorable food.
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<a href="http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/22/4200985/winter-calm-on-the-coastpescadero.html"><strong>Read the story here.</strong></a>
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<a href="http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/19/4200305/pescadero-winter-calm-on-the-coast.html"><strong>View the gallery here.</strong></a>
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Pigeon Point Lighthouse is one landmark near Pescadero. Your visit won't get you too close because of age-related structural problems (it was built in 1872), but the nongovernmental, nonprofit California State Parks Foundation is working to raise funds to rebuild.
<h4 style="font-size:14pt;">PESCADERO</h4>
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Pescadero harbors a quiet paradise of mild climate, great views and memorable food.
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<br />
<a href="http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/22/4200985/winter-calm-on-the-coastpescadero.html"><strong>Read the story here.</strong></a>
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<a href="http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/19/4200305/pescadero-winter-calm-on-the-coast.html"><strong>View the gallery here.</strong></a>
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Pigeon Point Lighthouse is one landmark near Pescadero. Your visit won't get you too close because of age-related structural problems (it was built in 1872), but the nongovernmental, nonprofit California State Parks Foundation is working to raise funds to rebuild.
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Cyclists head up the American River bike trail under the Mountain View Court. Signs posted by the California State Parks department along the trail at mile 29 near the Mountain View Court overpass say the bike trail repair will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 17 and end on Friday, Jan. 27, however the trail work has been delayed by the weather.
Cyclists head up the American River bike trail under the Mountain View Court. Signs posted by the California State Parks department along the trail at mile 29 near the Mountain View Court overpass say the bike trail repair will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 17 and end on Friday, Jan. 27, however the trail work has been delayed by the weather.
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Sightings of a mountain lion in the along the American River have prompted state parks to post warning signs.
Sightings of a mountain lion in the along the American River have prompted state parks to post warning signs.
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New SYRCL director aims to save state parks
January 15, 2012
In keeping with the organization’s activist roots, SYRCL is juggling a community-wide petition drive to save local state parks like Malakoff Diggins and...
Parks Supporters Want State to Restore Some Budget Cuts
December 02, 2011
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Fans of California state parks are urging state lawmakers not to make any further budget cuts to a system they believe is already in deep trouble. ...
State Parks Dept. in Hot Seat on Closures
November 01, 2011
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California lawmakers are pressing Governor Jerry Brown's administration to be more creative in its efforts to keep state parks from closing due to budget cuts. They grilled...
Historic Bridgeport Bridge to close
October 19, 2011
| AppealDemocrat
The Bridgeport Bridge will no longer be accessible to pedestrians as of Friday, according to California State Parks officials. The western Nevada County icon, one of 10...
You should get to know: Zack Little
January 24, 2012
| DesMoinesRegister.com
What I do to get away from work: I like to ride my ATV at the state parks around Iowa. I also enjoy playing poker at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. How I...
Park user fee deserves consideration
December 30, 2011
| DesMoinesRegister.com
Repair and maintenance needs in our state parks ... During budget talks with Gov. Terry Branstad, he discussed establishing a'' user fee'' to help maintain state parks ... He has been an advocate of state parks ...
Rick Green: 2011 brought an enjoyable change
January 01, 2012
| DesMoinesRegister.com
I've stomped through your farms, been impressed by your factories and hiked state parks, biked on beautiful trails and explored a downtown that offers tremendous promise. I...
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