We are so excited to share that the new dukMéʔem wáťa (pronounced “dook-MEH-em wah-tah”) interpretive panels have been installed at Sugar Pine Point State Park. These panels are a testament to the strong partnership and collaboration with our Washoe Tribal and California State Park partners,... See More

We are so excited to share that the new dukMéʔem wáťa (pronounced “dook-MEH-em wah-tah”) interpretive panels have been installed at Sugar Pine... See More

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Babes wake up, it’s fat bear week!

No fat shaming here, a fat bear is a successful bear. Large amounts of body fat means good health and a strong chance of survival. We just want to do our part and make sure those calories aren’t “trashy” foods, but healthy, natural foods!
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Babes wake up, it’s fat bear week!

No fat shaming here, a fat bear is a successful bear. Large amounts of body fat means good health and a... See More

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Furry friend or foe? Can you identify this common Tahoe mammal?

It's a Douglas Squirrel or Chickaree! This talkative tree squirrel can be found scampering up trees, dropping pine cones, and moving food to their storage area called a minden.

There have been talks about the... See More

Furry friend or foe? Can you identify this common Tahoe mammal?

It's a Douglas Squirrel or Chickaree! This talkative tree squirrel can... See More

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PINE LODGE PORCH RESTORATION COMPLETE! This is a big year for restoration milestones. California State Parks maintenance staff from all over the state came to learn historic techniques for restoring limestone plaster ceilings and wood shingled roofs such as those at the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion... See More

PINE LODGE PORCH RESTORATION COMPLETE! This is a big year for restoration milestones. California State Parks maintenance staff from all over the... See More

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In Episode 72 of the Tahoe TAP podcast— the podcast where Things, Adventure, and People shine around the Jewel of the Sierra, hosts Mike Peron and Rob Galloway sit down with Michael Myers, Executive Director of the Sierra State Parks Foundation, for an inspiring conversation about the past,... See More

In Episode 72 of the Tahoe TAP podcast— the podcast where Things, Adventure, and People shine around the Jewel of the Sierra, hosts Mike Peron and... See More

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Some park campgrounds and facilities may be closed, but our historic home tours of the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion and Vikingsholm Castle, along with the Visitor Centers, remain open until September 30th!
After that, they'll be closed in preparation for wintertime ☃️

Some park campgrounds and facilities may be closed, but our historic home tours of the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion and Vikingsholm Castle, along with... See More

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Have you saved your spot for the last live music summer event of the year?
Featuring a talented jazz quintet that will get you on your dancing feet, a mansion tour, romantic alpenglow mountains and lake views, and delicious wine sponsored by @highway12wines, along with apps, it's a... See More

Have you saved your spot for the last live music summer event of the year?
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Here's your excuse to go golfing this week! We are proud to participate in the @laketahoegc Lake Tahoe Golf Course's American Golf Foundation Ambassador program from August 15 - 21. We're fundraising to support the Foundation and Tahoe California State Parks through a fun on-... See More

Here's your excuse to go golfing this week! We are proud to participate in the @laketahoegc Lake Tahoe Golf Course's American Golf... See More

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Vikingsholm Castle tours are still open!! Thankfully, while Vikingsholm is getting the TLC it critically needs, we are still offering tours of the castle during construction.
- No advance reservation required. Visit the Emerald Bay State Park Visitor Center to buy tickets.
- Proceeds... See More

Vikingsholm Castle tours are still open!! Thankfully, while Vikingsholm is getting the TLC it critically needs, we are still offering tours of the... See More

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