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CA State Park Passes

1,100 public libraries in California now have state park passes to check out! California has over 200 state parks to visit and the state park passes usually cost around $195. Library cardholders can now check out these passes to get a free vehicle day-use pass. Each library has three passes and will decide how many …

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National Trails Day

Happy National Trails Day today!  Today kicks off the Great Outdoors Month of June! Did you know that there are over 18,000 miles of trails in the national park system? And did you know that there are 158,000 miles of trails in national forests and grasslands? So, we have lots of trails to explore in …

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National Public Lands Day

We celebrate National Public Lands Day today organized by the National Environmental Education Foundation. Established in 1994 and celebrated the fourth Saturday in September, this day is traditionally the largest volunteer day celebrating the connection between the environment and people. To participate this year, visit a national park for free, share an outdoor activity online, …

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Wilderness Act

On this day 56 years ago, Congress established the Wilderness Act in 1964. Congress wanted to protect undeveloped and wild areas as an enduring resource for the American people. Today, this act protects 111 million acres of wilderness preserving more than 750 wilderness areas in states from Alaska to Florida. This act created the National …

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Park Rx Day

Today in the National Park Week, it’s Park Rx Day!  It’s doctor’s orders to get to a park today! Enjoy the mental and physical benefits of being outside!  Listen to the doctor! Happy National Park Week!    

Earth Day

Earth Day is a global celebration encouraging education and stewardship of the planet’s natural resources.  This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Take a moment and go online to learn about how we can protect our only planet. Click here to learn more about earth sciences. Click here to learn about the leave …

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Park Rx Day

We wrap up the National Park Week with Park Rx Day today.  It’s doctor’s orders to get to national park today! Enjoy the mental and physical benefits of being outside!  Listen to the doctor! Happy National Park Week!  

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