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Hidden Falls Regional Park Phase II Grand Opening Ceremony today (05/22/2013) HIDDEN FALLS REGIONAL PARK - Dignitaries, Placer Parks employees, trail advocates, and partners attended celebration of additional trails and open space....See Full Article DEFINITIVE SCIENTIFIC STUDIES - ARE TRAIL HORSES THE CAUSE OF THE INVASION OF TOXIC OR NON-NATIVE PLANTS (05/20/2013) Land managers have ideas how toxic weeds are spread in delicate ecosystems, but does the science agree with them?...See Full Article Celebrate National Trails Day 2013 in Nevada County on June 1 (05/15/2013) NEVADA COUNTY - Loads of events on the trails, information booths, tours, and fun in Robinson Plaza in Nevada City marks National Trails Day on June 1...See Full Article Noel Carter Loop Trail dedication on Banner Mountain (05/14/2013) WOODPECKER PRESERVE - NEVADA COUNTY - Nevada City Rotary dedicates Noel Carter Loop Trail...See Full Article Fresh Tracks: Don't delay trying the splendid South Fork American River Trail (05/07/2013) PILOT HILL - Sac Bee article on the 11.7-mile South Fork American River Trail that connects Magnolia Ranch (between Pilot Hill and Coloma) to the Skunk Hollow trailhead just over the Salmon Falls Bridge northwest of El Dorado Hills....See Full Article California National Forest maps go mobile (05/04/2013) Maps for Apple iOS devices and a beta for Android phones now...See Full Article "SUPES SHOULD PROTECT ACCESS TO HISTORIC TRAIL," says The Union newspaper (05/02/2013) GRASS VALLEY - There was large public support at the Board of Supervisors meeting, four of the five Supervisors said positive comments, and now the local newspaper, The Union, came out in support of re-opening the Emigrant Trail with this OpEd this past week....See Full Article Placer County Supes Secures Land for Future Hidden Falls Park Trail Connections (04/30/2013) PLACER COUNTY - Land purchase and trail easements create public access between Hidden Falls Regional Park and the Placer Land Trust's Harvego Bear River Preserve. "The overall vision for this area is a trailhead at Coon Creek (in Hidden Falls park) and another near the Bear River."...See Full Article Feather River Parkway opening in Yuba City - walking and bike trails (04/27/2013) YUBA CITY - 90 acres to explore, the riverfront park has family activities including several walking and bicycle trails and areas to observe nature around the Feather River. The area also has picnic places and a pavilion for the community to enjoy....See Full Article A new model for California's State Parks - Nevada County (04/25/2013) NEVADA COUNTY - Our three State Parks attract thousands of outdoor enthusiasts, cultural heritage tourists and day-trippers to our area - how they manage after the financial scandal....See Full Article SYRCL partners with State Parks to keep Malakoff Diggins open (04/18/2013) NEVADA COUNTY - South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) and presented over 10,000 petition signatures to the Governor and this week, SYRCL partnered with State Parks to keep Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park open....See Full Article CANCELLED: American River Classic 50 Endurance Ride (Equestrian) (04/17/2013) FOLSOM LAKE AND AUBURN SRA - American River Classic 50 Endurance Ride, the oldest 50 miler in the world was to be held April 27, 2013....See Full Article Scotts Flat Trail for mt. bikes, "emphasis on dirt-packed berms, challenging turns, aggressive switchbacks" (04/17/2013) TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST - New trail built by and for mt. bikers...See Full Article President Proposes $1.2 Billion for BLM in Fiscal Year 2014 to Protect Resources and Manage Uses of Public Lands (04/16/2013) WASHINGTON, DC - Budget focusing on renewable energy, safe and responsible mineral development, outdoor recreation......See Full Article Tahoe Fund gave $50,000 to Tahoe Bike Trail and $55,000 to Rabe Meadow Bike Trail, new projects for the future (04/04/2013) TAHOE CITY - Tahoe Fund collects private dollars to put into projects "protecting the unique beauty of the entire Lake Tahoe Basin, while also facilitating responsible developments."...See Full Article Squaw said no to roller coaster in the forest, projects revived at Heavenly and Northstar (04/04/2013) TAHOE AND TRUCKEE - The "Timberline Twister" is now going to rumble through Tahoe forest by Truckee, along with zip lines, climbing walls, rope courses and new hiking/mt. biking trails....See Full Article Apr 13 - Sneak peak at trails connecting Hidden Falls Regional Park (04/03/2013) AUBURN SRA - The Placer Land Trust invites you the the Big Hill Experience....See Full Article The 34th annual American River 50 Mile Endurance Run will be held Saturday, April 6. (03/30/2013) AUBURN, CA - From the Auburn Journal newspaper, March 29, 2013:...See Full Article "The status quo is deterioration..." - Little Hoover Commission report today about State Parks (03/26/2013) SACRAMENTO - The report recommends a detailed examination of each of the 280 state parks to determine which have a statewide appeal and which have a more local or regional appeal and should be "realigned" for local control....See Full Article Tahoe National Forest acquires large land tract outside Truckee, more access to popular mt. bike trail (03/23/2013) TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST - The land purchase will make a Hole in the Ground mt. biking trail complete....See Full Article Teen Mountain Bikers Take On Folsom Lake Trails (03/21/2013) FOLSOM LAKE SRA - Bay Area NorCal 50 team cycling league using Folsom Lake SRA trails for big event....See Full Article Squaw Valley pulls plug on �Timberline Twister� roller coaster project (03/21/2013) (Tahoe Daily Tribune) Conservation groups relieved that roller coaster plans are scrapped for now....See Full Article Mt. biker breaks neck, after dark and difficult rescue on illegal trail. (03/18/2013) ANNADEL STATE PARK - It's not unusual to get hurt mt. biking, but getting hurt on an illegal "unofficial" trail is DANGEROUS. This is an important warning. You may get hurt. And, you may not be found in time to save you....See Full Article Bear Yuba Land trust secures Garden Bar parcel in Nevada County for trails (03/05/2013) NEVADA COUNTY - The BYLT is finalizing a $1.5 million deal that will result in the preservation of 652 acres of South County ranchland along the Bear River. Hiking, equestrian trails and swimming in the river are being contemplated....See Full Article Folsom Lake SRA chosen as main project for 16th Annual EARTH DAY Restoration and Cleanup (03/04/2013) FOLSOM LAKE SRA - Earth Day volunteers are needed for working at the Folsom Lake SRA Campfire Center....See Full Article Criminal charges possible in State Parks scandal (02/25/2013) SACRAMENTO - Executing an about face, the California Attorney General's office is considering filing charges....See Full Article Emigrant Trail Conservancy presents attorney's letter to Nevada County Board of Supervisors (02/16/2013) NEVADA COUNTY - Because the Board of Supervisors were considering options to abandon its public easement right, the Emigrant Trail Conservancy hired Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger to represent their case....See Full Article Audit: State does not track costs of individual parks (02/15/2013) SACRAMENTO - The audit said department administrators incorrectly estimated the operating costs for individual parks based on geographic regions and using 10-year-old figures....See Full Article Auburn Recreation District close to sealing deal on new parks (02/04/2013) AUBURN - PG&E providing two parcels in North Auburn and Christian Valley...See Full Article Night riding by mt. bikers affecting local parks, enforcement stepped up (02/03/2013) FOLSOM LAKE SRA - Especially concerned about impact and shrinking feeding times for wildlife, Rangers are enforcing laws against mt. bike night riding....See Full Article Western States Trail Foundation new managers of Auburn Overlook and overnight camping (02/01/2013) AUBURN OVERLOOK - Non profit foundation undertakes new responsibilities...See Full Article Report: California State Parks financial misdeeds were deliberate (01/25/2013) SACRAMENTO - Funding disparities started as early as 1998 and continued until July 2012...See Full Article BLM Announces Pine Hill Preserve Rare Plant Tours in 2013 (01/17/2013) EL DORADO COUNTY - Four dates in 2013 set for tours in western El Dorado County....See Full Article UPDATE: American River Parkway trail proposal to add large events (01/17/2013) AMERICAN RIVER PARKWAY - Sacramento Parks Commission delays the hearing of this important meeting until January 24, 2013 that will present a new proposal to add large events to the hiker-equestrian trail....See Full Article Bear Yuba Land Trust recommended conservators for Lake Spauding units (01/12/2013) NEVADA COUNTY - Bear Yuba Land Trust dedicated to public trails on parcels....See Full Article ART-OnSite Tribute Trail announces 10 artists (01/12/2013) YUBA COUNTY - Seven original artworks will be installed along Nevada City's Deer Creek Tribute Trail in September....See Full Article Yuba River Daguerre Point Dam preliminary permit awarded to a Canadian company (01/12/2013) YUBA COUNTY - SYRCL suing FERC regarding dam and turbines below the Wild and Scenic designation, could interfere with fisheries....See Full Article Better headlights and shorter daylight hours increase illegal nighttime mountain biking (01/11/2013) Wildlife disturbance is the main fallout from illegal riding....See Full Article 3,000 acre Royal Gorge conservation finalized this week (12/26/2012) DONNER SUMMIT - Deadline met to raise funds secures future important piece of the Sierra Nevada mountains....See Full Article New State Parks audit reveals more accounting problems (12/19/2012) In addition to $58 million in slush fund, inappropriate salaries were found by new audit...See Full Article Two viewpoints: Nevada and California examine Tahoe State Park management article today (12/10/2012) Recreation plans include Change In Use for Trails, adding mt. bikes to more trails, possible safety and other issues for other users....See Full Article $1.7 million grant to Yuba City park and trails (12/02/2012) YUBA COUNTY - Yuba City Willow Island park and trails project open in January....See Full Article $3.2 million from California River Parkways Grant Program to local trails (11/28/2012) NEVADA COUNTY - BYLT will lead construction of 15-20 miles of multi-use trails that will ultimately connect to existing trail networks within the South Yuba River State Park, Tahoe National Forest, the Bullard's Bar Trail System, and Plumas National Forest....See Full Article National Park Service Planning, Environment and Public Comment website (11/15/2012) WASHINGTON, DC - A central location that lists all currently active projects....See Full Article Gov. Brown appoints military leader to oversee California State Parks (11/14/2012) SACRAMENTO - Retired Marine Major General to replace disgraced Ruth Coleman as Director....See Full Article Gov. Brown OKs state parks funding, prevents closures (09/26/2012) SACRAMENTO - Several bills were signed yesterday to keep our state parks open....See Full Article Nevada County resident Brian Bisnett protects large piece of land and trails on Yuba River (09/20/2012) NEVADA COUNTY - California Department of Fish and Game, Trust for Public Lands and Bear Yuba Land Trust assisted in final plan....See Full Article Emigrant Trail public easements in Nevada County still remain closed (09/17/2012) In spite of public support for re-opening the trail, the Board of Supervisors are considering options to abandon its public easement right....See Full Article UNITED TRAILS DAY set for Oct. 13 in the Tahoe National Forest CANCELLED (09/14/2012) UPPER PIONEER TRAIL - United Trails Day on Oct. 13, an annual event, has been cancelled this year due to budget cuts...See Full Article Wildfire budgeting tool scrapped after agency resources threatened (09/08/2012) The model suggested taking money out of Alaska and putting more into the Sierra region in California. The Tongass National Forest in Alaska "had a very large budget and almost no fires" but politics rule over good sense....See Full Article See All News Headlines

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