Dear Friends, A visit to our Lake Tahoe and Donner State Parks is an integral part of who we and the setting of connections we make with our families and friends. Our parks have been described as a magical place and oasis for the spirit. Thankfully, the gates to the parks are open, but we […]
Lake Tahoe is known for its beautiful hiking trails and sometimes it can be overwhelming to find the right trail for the right occasion so lets delve into the plethora of hiking options in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The outdoors are for ALL people so when making the decision on which trail to go explore, […]
After being safely holed up at home for so long, its time to get outside and enjoy all the beautiful campgrounds throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin! Before running out of the house, lets consider some helpful information on how to plan a camping trip and how to most respectfully follow Leave No Trace principles to […]
The 52nd Annual Pancake Breakfast has been postponed until 2021.
We are so excited that all of our Sierra State Parks are back open! Information about each of our parks can be found on the homepage of our website. Camping at D.L Bliss State Park, Donner Memorial State Park, Sugar Pine Point State Park, and Emerald Bay State Park is open! We are so excited […]
Our Parks Are For Everyone During the 46-year history of the Sierra State Parks Foundation, we have dedicated ourselves to preserving and protecting our State Parks in the Lake Tahoe region. Today we focus our attention on the fact that our public lands may not be welcoming places for all people. No one should feel […]
The Sierra State Parks Foundation is so excited to bring our first-ever AmeriCorps Member, Stefanie Studen, onto our team through our partnership with the Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps! AmeriCorps was founded in 1965 as the domestic version of the Peace Corps. Just like the military and Peace Corps, AmeriCorp is a form of service to our […]
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and this year, the US Forest Service released their short film, “Legacy”, “Legacy” is an amazing look into what went into building the Transcontinental Railroad, the contributions of thousands of Chinese Railroad Workers, and just what an engineering feat it was. We have a special connection […]
Covid-19 Health and Safety Guidance for Trail Use: Do not use parks or trails if you are feeling ill and exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, or if you have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19. Maintain a physical distance of 6 ft. or more at all times. Watch out for one-way trails as maintaining […]
National Safe Boating Week is May 16 – 22, 2020 A message from California State Parks SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks and the Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) remind water enthusiasts during National Safe Boating Week (May 16-22) how to responsibly recreate in California’s waterways this year during COVID-19. As State Parks and other park […]