Join SSPF and California State Parks for a FREE event filled day at Sugar Pine Point State Park.

The Sierra State Parks Foundation is pleased to offer a free performance of the  renown Mark Twain impressionist McAvoy Layne with the "Tahoe Tales" of the legendary writer and humorist during a performance on Saturday, July 29 starting at 6pm on the lawn of the historic Hellman-Ehrman Estate at Sugar Pine Point State Park. The veteran of more than 4,000 performances around the world over the past three decades as the legendary writer and humorist, McAvoy Layne has been preeminent…

Enjoy a guided full moon kayak tour along the shore of Sugar Pine Point State Park.

Helen Smith joins us at Vikingsholm for an evening of conversation, wine, hors d'oeuvres, and a special "behind the scenes" tour.

Cherie Oliver from "Yesteryear Sierra" takes us back to the 1930's for an evening of Wine and Wisdom at the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion.

Drive down into Emerald Bay for a catered BBQ dinner featuring flashbacks into Emerald Bay Resort with Rosie Smith.

Meet at the Nature Center/Visitor Center at Sugar Pine Point State Park, starting at 9:45 a.m.  Learn about solar eclipses.  Use glasses and other devises to view the partial eclipse that will be at 82% at 10:20 a.m.  Construct your own sun dial until 11:45.   Solar viewing glasses will be available for a $5.00 donation or for purchase ahead of time at the Visitor Center store. Cost:  $10 parking fee, program is free.