Check out these awesome photos by Bryan Skyberg!

"redwood dark and cool puts me in a good mood tents all over protected by law forever here" A Cub Scout Troop recently camped at Big Basin Redwoods State Park. While here, they each filled out our Junior Ranger Adventure Guide to earn our really cool Junior Ranger Badge. One of the requirements is to write a poem. We thought this cub scout's poem was beautiful! For more information on our Junior Ranger Program go to: http://kids.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24064 or call us at (831) 338 -8860.

Who better to lead you through our parks than California State Park professionals? Four backpacking trips are offered from June through August 2018 ranging from one to three nights offering options for every experience level. Hike spectacular ridgelines, old growth redwood forests, to sandy shores with our knowledgeable team of backcountry naturalists. Native plant teas, trail desserts, skills demonstrations, campfire stories, and jokes are added bonuses! Registration opens February 1 for California State Parks Backpacking Adventures. More information at www.parks.ca.gov/backpacking

Big Basin State Park visitor Lori Ferguson sent us this picture of what appears to be a face in a rock that she saw while hiking along Blooms Creek. Underlying all that moss is sandstone, the predominant rock in our park. As water drips down, it carves out holes in the rock. Tree roots can also cause holes, creating some great artistic effects. In this case, mother nature seems to have a sense of humor! Thanks Lori!

Congratulations to Save The Redwoods League!

Join our docents on these fun and enriching First Day Hikes. You'll find something for everyone to ring in the New Year at Big Basin Redwood State Parks. Redwood Grove Loop Walk Every Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How are they important to humans? Join us for this fun and informative guided half-mile stroll through a magnificent old-growth redwood forest. Meet the famous Mother Tree, the Father of the Forest and the incredible Chimney Tree on this 90-minute walk. Stroller and wheelchair accessible. Meet at Park Headquarters. Exploring Big Basin EVERY Tuesday at 9 am Learn about redwoods, forest plants, fires, geology, history and more on these fun, varied hikes with Docent Diane Shaw. Hikes are 5-8 miles and last up to 5 hours. We go rain or shine, but strong winds may cancel. Meet at Park Headquarters. A Walk in the Past Saturday, January 6 at 10 am No Safeway? No Home Depot? No Pharmacy? How did the Ohlone Indians survive? Take a walk with Docent Eva Fewel and learn about some of the plants the Ohlones used for food, tools and medicine. This is a 4-mile, 2.5-hour walk. Meet at Park Headquarters. Go to http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=855 for all of our park events or call 831-338-8860 to reach park headquarters.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Big Basin Redwoods State Park!

CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS 2018 ANNUAL PASS PROGRAM Are you a frequent visitor to a favorite state park, or love to sample the beauty of the state from north to south? A California State Parks Annual Pass may be for you. Our Annual Passes offer something for everyone, and make great gifts throughout the year! Buy one today, and frequent the natural and cultural jewels of this great state with your family and friends! The 2018 Annual Passes (expiration 2019) will be available for purchase beginning Monday, December 18, 2017 for holiday gift giving. Passes can be purchased in-person at the Park Pass Sales Office located in the Natural Resources Building in Sacramento, California and at most District and Sector Offices and many State Parks. Passes valid beginning January 1, 2018. For more information go to: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1049

Due to extreme fire danger, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Big Basin State Park and Castle Rock State Park. No open fires, campfires, charcoal fires, or smoking is permitted in the parks until December 17th. Propane stoves ARE permitted. More information can be found at www.parks.ca.gov/bigbasin

Castle Rock, Waterman Gap, Slate Creek, Lane, Jay and Sunset Trail Camps will be open for backpacking year round! Twin Redwoods and Butano will be closed Jan 22nd- April 30th.