Sierra State Parks FoundationPosts

Last year's BIG BLUEgrass Benefit Concert was truly a magical event. From multigenerational families reconnecting and dancing, to smoking good BBQ and crisp drinks on the lawn while listening to the live music, it was fun to see the park so alive and energetic. 🪕🪕🪄🪄BIG BLUEgrass returns Friday, August 1st at Sugar Pine Point State Park! Purchase tickets at family-friendly prices.

Happy California State Parks Week! You're invited to explore new experiences, nourish your well-being, support climate resilience, celebrate community and culture, and care for our shared land through our wonderful California State Parks. Here are some local events:

🌸Lake Tahoe’s Underwater Wonders: Exploring Tsunami-Built Boulder Ridges, June 12 at 1 pm: A live, virtual program where you can dive with State Park Interpreters to learn about tsunami-generated boulder ridges under Lake Tahoe's surface. Pre-registration is required.

🌸Old-Growth Forest Celebration, June 12: Sugar Pine Point State Park's old growth forest is being inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network. Celebrate with a guided nature walk to see those old giants.

🌸Howdy Neighbor! Open House, June 14: A free, fun-filled day of family-friendly activities and park exploration at Sugar Pine Point State Park!

🌸Guided Birding Walk, June 15: Take a guided walk with a knowledgeable birding enthusiast at Washoe Meadows State Park.

☀️ Have you planned your Tahoe summer yet? We've got you covered! Tickets are now live for our one-of-a-kind summer events—think full moon kayaking, live jazz, bluegrass concerts, and even history talks aboard a yacht. 🌊🎶

Best of all, every event supports our beautiful Tahoe parks. Donors get special pricing on select events, too! Bring a friend, the family, or someone new and fall in love with summer in Tahoe all over again. Events sell out fast, so grab your tickets now!