How a former Yosemite park ranger creates a sense of place
onWe sat down with Farrahn Hawkins for a quick chat about what it means to cultivate a sense of belonging and connection to place.
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A new day for California’s redwood parks
onI’ll never forget my first time visiting a redwood forest. Even though I was born and raised in California, I didn’t see a redwood in real life until I was well into adulthood and I went to Muir Woods National … Continued
Parks for All: Californians Underserved by State Parks, Commission Finds
onCalifornia State Parks is one small yet important step closer to a more sustainable future, and it’s becoming clear what else must be done to get there. At the Parks Forward Commission meeting in San Diego yesterday, we reviewed the … Continued
Why Join Save the Redwoods League?
on“I spent ten days hiking and camping in several coast redwood forests…I was overwhelmed by the foresight and generosity of Rockefeller, Kent, and the League’s founders. Inspiring.” – Donald Cooley “I’m 100 years old. I’ve never seen the redwoods. When … Continued
A Prescription for Parks
on“It is a scientific fact that the occasional contemplation of natural scenes of an impressive character, particularly if this contemplation occurs in connection with relief from ordinary cares, change of air and change of habits, is favorable to the health … Continued
How Open Space Can Bring Us Together
onIn honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the National Park Service offered free admission to its parks on Monday. I hope you were able to take advantage, because visiting a park — whether national, state, or neighborhood — is … Continued