Sierra State Parks FoundationPosts

Tour Vikingsholm Castle This Summer!

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating Lora Josephine Knight, the visionary behind Vikingsholm Castle in Emerald Bay. Inspired by Scandinavian architecture, she built this stunning summer home in 1929, where she hosted guests for 15 summers. Beyond Vikingsholm, Mrs. Knight was a generous philanthropist, funding youth programs and even backing Charles Lindbergh’s historic flight.

Did you know you can tour the castle? Guided tours run from late May through September—don’t miss the chance to step inside this Tahoe treasure!

Spend Valentine's Day falling in love with one of our parks! It's a Full Moon Snowshoe Tour led by a Park Interpretative Ranger at Sugar Pine Point State Park. Tickets include snowshoe rentals, the tour, and guaranteed fun! The best part is there's plenty of snow at the park and even more to come later this week before the tour!

Keep your hard-earned money close to home and support the businesses that give our community its unique character. Your patronage not only strengthens the economic fabric of North Tahoe but also enriches its vibrant character, ensuring that the benefits of your spending stay within the community. And these gift cards are redeemable at the Donner Memorial State Park Gift Shop and our online store! Find amazing gifts, souvenirs, and park merch all while supporting the community and the parks!

Thanks to your unwavering generosity, we raised $41, 974 to continue to fund educational programs in our parks during our end of year giving campaign. This means more campfire programs, Junior Ranger programs, park tours in the form of snowshoe, kayak, rafts, mountain bikes, and so much more!

These programs enrich park visitor experiences, creating positive memories and fostering future nature stewards! These good works can't be done without your support. So from the bottom of our hearts, thank you!!