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Plan for California State Parks Week, learn about Kids2Parks, get the scoop on the Big Basin Shuttle and more!

Celebrate staff heroics, plan for State Parks Week, dive into the region’s history and more!

Make camping plans now, go to Coastal Wildflower Day on Sunday and more!

Explore the San Mateo Coast, enjoy weekend events and more!

Tribute Tables, Farm Animals at Wilder Ranch and Seeing Nature Through Artist’s Eyes!

Enjoy the Castro Adobe’s first open house event of 2025, the world of dragonflies and more!

Free events in State Parks: Book Talk at Natural Bridges and Castro Adobe Open House

Discover the quiet beauty of Butano State Park, gifting a Tribute Table, snag a Parks Pass, and more!

Come to the Migration Festival, Discover the Wonder of Mushrooms and Learn About Lifeguard Tryouts!

Tips to visit the elephant seals at Año Nuevo, visiting Nisene Marks, Migration Festival and more!

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