Sierra State Parks FoundationPosts

Dust off those cross-country skis and snowshoes, groomed trails will return to Sugar Pine Point State Park and Donner Memorial State Park this winter. This past year, thanks to the Parks California's Route to Parks grant program, we were able to purchase the Polaris grooming machine (top left in the pictures above) for Sugar Pine. And thanks to supporters like you, we purchased a grooming attachment, the Snow Master-48, for Donner (bottom left). SSPF donated this equipment to California State Parks, who maintain the trails in the parks. As cross-country skiing and snowshoeing continue to grow in popularity, having high quality groomed trails will enhance the experience of our visitors as they create lasting memories. These groomed trails will provide visitors with an even more enjoyable and memorable outdoor adventure!

Check out this wild shot of Emerald Bay from our friend, Abe Blair!

The aurora borealis, or northern lights, is a natural light display in the sky caused by the collision of charged particles from the sun with gases in Earth's atmosphere, which are then guided by the planet's magnetic field toward the poles. This interaction creates a colorful, shimmering show of light, with different colors resulting from the types of gases and altitudes at which the collisions occur. Neat!

Give Back Tahoe is one of the many ways (and arguably the easiest) to support our little mountain community. For Tahoe Truckee, the Give Back Tahoe Giving Season brings together neighbors, visitors, and friends. It reminds us that the spirit of the holiday season is about gratitude and giving. It's about community. Consider donating to the Sierra State Parks Foundation to continue supporting free-of-cost education in our parks for park visitors of all ages, and for restoration projects that protect our rich cultural and natural history. Be a part of keeping parks an inspirational place for recreation and inspiration!

The exciting Parks for All Online Holiday Auction returns Saturday, November 1st. Find the perfect gift or excuse for your next adventure. Check back often - we'll add new items throughout the auction, and this is going to be our best year yet!❄️❄️❄️Proceeds will support funding educational programs for children (and adults) of all ages and restoration and preservation projects in our Tahoe-Donner California State Parks. Your support creates lifelong park and nature lovers - thank you for supporting our mission! Bidding ends December 1st at 6:00 pm PT.