Category Archives: State Park

Tule Elk State Natural Reserve – Kern County, CA

Posted on August 12, 2011 by TDavis

Tule Elk State Natural Reserve protects a herd of tule elk, once in danger of extinction. In the 1880s, vast herds of tule elk were greatly reduced in number by hunting and loss of habitat. Cattleman Henry Miller began a … Continue reading →

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Westport-Union Landing State Beach – Mendocino County, CA

Posted on August 12, 2011 by TDavis

Westport Union Landing State Beach is located in Mendocino County in Northern California and covers over 3 miles of rugged and scenic coastline, with 86 campsites available in three campgrounds on the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The magnificent vistas, … Continue reading →

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Van Damme State Park – Mendocino County, CA

Posted on August 12, 2011 by TDavis

Van Damme State park was established in 1934. It is located three miles south of the town of Mendocino on highway 1. The highway runs through the park separating the campground and the Fern Canyon Trail head to the east … Continue reading →

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Wilder Ranch State Park – Santa Cruz County, CA

Posted on August 12, 2011 by TDavis

Wilder Ranch State Park is a California State Park on the Pacific coast north of Santa Cruz, California. The park was formerly a dairy ranch, established in the late 19th century by the Wilder family and operated until 1969. Historic … Continue reading →

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Zmudowski State Beach – Monterey County, CA

Posted on August 12, 2011 by TDavis

Zmudowski State Beach is a beach near Moss Landing in Monterey County, California, United States, operated by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The beach is a popular fishing area, featuring perch, kingfish, sole, flounder, halibut, bocaccio (tomcod), jacksmelt, … Continue reading →

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Turlock Lake State Recreation Area – Stanislaus County, CA

Posted on August 12, 2011 by TDavis

Turlock Lake State Recreation Area is located 25 miles east of Modesto, California in Stanislaus County, California. It is a popular San Joaquin Valley foothills Recreation Area park for: swimming, boating, picnicking, and camping. Turlock Lake is part of the … Continue reading →

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Twin Lakes State Beach – Santa Cruz County, CA

Posted on August 12, 2011 by TDavis

Twin Lakes State Beach is a beach located in Santa Cruz County, California. This beach is located in downtown Santa Cruz, with the small craft harbor parallel to East Cliff and Portola Drives. Twin Lakes State Beach has a mile … Continue reading →

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Washoe Meadows State Park – El Dorado County, CA

Posted on August 12, 2011 by TDavis

Washoe Meadows State Park consists of meadows and woodlands in the valley at the base of the escarpment leading to Echo Summit. The park was named for the Native Americans who inhabited the area for thousands of years. The park … Continue reading →

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Tomales Bay State Park – Marin County, CA

Posted on August 12, 2011 by TDavis

Tomales Bay State Park is a California state park in Marin County, California. It consists of approximately 2,000 acres divided between two areas, one on the west side of Tomales Bay and the other on the east side. Tomales Bay … Continue reading →

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Topanga State Park – Los Angeles County, CA

Posted on August 12, 2011 by TDavis

Topanga State Park is a California state park located in Los Angeles County. It is located adjacent to the unincorporated community of Topanga, California, within the city of Los Angeles, California. Covering 11,000 acres (45 km²) it is the largest … Continue reading →

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