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Sierra State Parks Foundation

3 months ago

We are excited to see our community positively respond to celebrating our park's Winter Olympic heritage so we're adding 50 MORE PARKING PASSES for the Free Park Day: Olympic Trails Day! Redeem your free parking pass, sponsored by the Sierra State Parks Foundation, valid only for February 20th at Sugar Pine Point State Park today! 1 parking pass per household please. See comment for event info & parking pass link. ... See MoreSee Less

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Sierra State Parks Foundation

3 months ago

Did you know….Yosemite was first a California State Park before it was latter transferred to the newly formed Department of Interior, making the Buffalo Soldiers the first protectors of our public lands? We are indebted to their legacy and honor their work. Learn more below….Some of the first park rangers in America weren’t rangers at all. They were Buffalo Soldiers — African Americans who served in the U.S. Army after the Civil War. During Black History Month, we celebrate the legacy of these first-of-a-kind, trailblazers. From 1899 to 1904, Buffalo Soldiers were among the first people to work in Yosemite National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks — more than 10 years before the creation of the National Park Service. These dedicated men protected wildlife from poachers, battled wildfires, built trails, and other infrastructure, and forged a proud legacy in our nation’s history. They made these accomplishments despite the added burden of racism and prejudice. We continue to preserve and honor the history of these incredible men at places like Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. ... See MoreSee Less

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Sierra State Parks Foundation

3 months ago

Donner Lake with ice floe in the foreground. Thank you Scott Thompson for sharing this amazing sunrise image! ... See MoreSee Less

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Sierra State Parks Foundation

4 months ago

With sadness, we share the passing of “Bill” Dewhurst (née Soll). Born in 1924, Bill grew up in the Caretaker's House on the Hellman-Ehrman estate in what is now Sugar Pine Point State Park. Not only were Bill’s parents employees of the Ehrmans, but as a young adult, Bill served as a maid in the main house and resided in the third-floor servants' quarters. Bill and her beloved husband "Dewey" were educators at Tahoe Lake School and became prominent Tahoe community leaders. In 1959, they purchased a lot overlooking their cherished Lake Tahoe on Lakeshore Drive in the new Incline Village development. Bill lived in their humble home until her death earlier this month, just days shy of her 98th birthday. The couple had no children; Bill is survived by a nephew living in Iceland. Her nephew wrote: Bill (Mary Louise Dewhurst) was a very special person in her quiet sort of way. She appreciated nature and took delight in what life had in store for her -- attributes that we would all like to possess. She was certainly among the oldest life-long residents at Lake Tahoe.” Over the years, I took joy in hosting Bill’s visits to her treasured childhood home at Sugar Pine Point SP. Bill’s eyes would light up as she shared stories of growing up on the rugged and remote west shore of Lake Tahoe with few neighbors and the lake as her playground. My favorite of her memories was that of Mary-the-Deer, a domesticated deer that often came to the Caretaker’s House window looking for food and a head scratch. The picture above, and the video below, were created in front of the Caretakers House in 2019. Bill will remain an inspiration to us all. Bill was generous in donating memorabilia and memories from her youth at Sugar Pine Point. We will miss her bright and gentle presence. Heidi Doyle, Executive Director ... See MoreSee Less

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Sierra State Parks Foundation is feeling thankful.

4 months ago

After snowstorms, power outages, and donations continuing to come in, we finally have a final count. With incredible community support, we raised $4,565 for educational programming at our Tahoe CA State Parks - THANK YOU! ... See MoreSee Less

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Support and Save at Public Land Stores Nationwide with the Reciprocal Discount Program

Posted on May 11, 2022

Did you know that the Sierra State Parks Foundation is in partnership with the Public Lands Alliance, the national non-profit organization comprised of park support partners, like SSPF, that protect America’s most treasured spaces? With power in numbers, Public Lands Alliance serves 650 land sites with the common goal to strengthen education and preservation and create […]

Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2021

Posted on October 7, 2021

October 11th, 2021 is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Here in the Lake Tahoe Basin, we are living on the ancestral lands of the Washoe People. You can learn more about the Washoe People at our Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center! From https://washoetribe.us/aboutpage/4-Page-washoe-history Washeshu Itdeh – “the people from here” As the Wašiw creation story goes, […]

Fourth Graders and Their Families Invited to Explore 19 State Parks for Free

Posted on September 30, 2021

Apply now to receive your California State Park Adventure Pass SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the Natural Resources Agency today announced the opportunity for fourth graders to apply for a free California State Parks Adventure Pass. Effective today, they can apply for the pass that will give them the opportunity […]

KOLO – Historic Sugar Pine Point State Park worth enjoying and protecting

Posted on July 28, 2021

TAHOMA, Calif. (KOLO) – A sweet retreat on Lake Tahoe’s West shore, Sugar Pine Point State Park offers virtually everything the outdoor – and history – enthusiast would need, with a campground complete with nearby beach access, multiple amenities and long-standing historical sites. “(It’s) the traditional lands of the Washoe, who made this their summer homes,” said […]

Quick Facts Summer in the Lake Tahoe – Donner State Parks

Posted on May 20, 2021

Click here for some knowledge about park opening hours, information for emergencies, camping information, and activities available in all of our Lake Tahoe – Donner State Parks!

2021 Lake Tahoe Earth Day Art Contest

Posted on April 30, 2021

The Sierra State Parks Foundation 2021 Lake Tahoe Earth Day Art Contest was a huge success! See all the submissions and the winners here.

From Glacier to Lake – The Geology of Lake Tahoe

Posted on April 13, 2021

Let’s learn about the geology of Lake Tahoe from a Sierra State Parks Foundation funded Sugar Pine Point State Park Interpreter!

2021 Arbor Day Tree Hunt

Posted on March 2, 2021

For six weeks leading up to Arbor Day, we will be highlighting a different native Tahoe Tree! Find the native Tahoe tree species of the week to win a special prize!

Winter Camping Lake Tahoe

Posted on February 3, 2021

The campground at Sugar Pine Point State Park is now open for winter camping! Camping Lake Tahoe is a year round opportunity!

Winter Crafts

Posted on January 28, 2021

Stay crafty this winter with some of these easy at home crafts! This super simple Suncatcher is sure to bring smiles! All you need is a cooking tin (any size or shape will do) and a piece of string! Find some pieces of nature and put them in the tin. Place your string half in […]