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California State Parks Encourages Californians to Invest More Time in the Outdoors on Earth Day
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than by visiting the outdoors and learning how you can help protect natural and cultural...
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Matthew Chebatoris
- Mar 8
- 2 min
Malibu Downwinder 2023
It's back! The most fun paddling event of the year in the greater Los Angeles area, the annual Malibu Downwinder. Scheduled to take place...
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Matthew Chebatoris
- Feb 1
- 2 min
HanoHano Ocean Challenge 2023
The 28th annual HanoHano Ocean Challenge took place in San Diego’s Mission Bay this past Saturday. The long-running paddling event is...
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Matthew Chebatoris
- Dec 29, 2022
- 3 min
Kick-Off 2023 in the Outdoors With an Annual First Day Hike
More than 50 Hikes Taking Place Across California’s State Park System California State Parks is inviting Californians to kick-start the...
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PaddleXaminer
- Oct 22, 2022
- 2 min
California State Parks to Increase SNO-Park Permit Fees Beginning November 1
California State Parks’ Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division today announced a fee increase for California’s SNO-Parks Permit....
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PaddleXaminer
- Apr 13, 2022
- 4 min
Californians Can Now Use Their Library Cards to Visit State Parks for Free
California State Library Parks Pass allows free vehicle day use entry at over 200 participating state parks units. California State Parks...
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Matthew Chebatoris
- Apr 3, 2022
- 1 min
It's Back! The Malibu Downwinder Returns
With a prevailing 10-20 knot west wind to help surf the 7 mile course from Mugu State Beach to Leo Carrillo State Beach, you'll be sure...
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PaddleXaminer
- Jul 8, 2021
- 2 min
California State Parks Launches Mobile App, Making It Easier to Connect Visitors to Park System
California State Parks is proud to announce the availability of a new mobile app that will make it easier for visitors to connect with...
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PaddleXaminer
- May 29, 2021
- 3 min
California State Parks Offer Free Admission to Veterans, Active and Reserve Military on Memorial Day
California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans, active and reserve military members, by offering them free admission to...
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PaddleXaminer
- May 23, 2021
- 2 min
California State Parks Releases Sea Level Rise Adaptation Strategy
San Diego Coast Park Units the First to Benefit from Vulnerability Assessments California State Parks released a Sea Level Rise...
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PaddleXaminer
- Jan 17, 2021
- 3 min
Recreate Responsibly During MLK Weekend and Amidst the Ongoing Pandemic
California State Parks and the USDA Forest Service (Forest Service) invite Californians to do their part to ensure safe and healthy...
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PaddleXaminer
- Dec 7, 2020
- 3 min
California State Parks to Temporarily Close Campgrounds; Keep Day Use Areas Open Due to COVID-19
California State Parks today announced that state campsites in regions impacted by California’s Regional Stay at Home Order triggered by...
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PaddleXaminer
- Nov 26, 2020
- 4 min
Recreate Responsibly in the Great Outdoors This Thanksgiving
During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, California State Parks, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)), and California Governor’s Office...
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PaddleXaminer
- Nov 20, 2020
- 2 min
California State Parks Extends Application Deadline for Competitive Statewide Park Program
Top photos: Community members planning the future 900 Innes Park in Bayview Hunter's Point, San Francisco. The project will create...
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PaddleXaminer
- Nov 7, 2020
- 2 min
California State Parks Honors Military with Free Admission to 133 Park Units on Veterans Day
California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans, as well as active and reserve personnel, by offering free admission to 133...
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Matthew Chebatoris
- Oct 8, 2020
- 1 min
San Onofre State Beach Saved From Development
Key legislation signed to permanently protect San Onofre State Beach. Assembly Bill 1426 provides permanent, statutory protection against...
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PaddleXaminer
- Mar 23, 2020
- 2 min
California State Parks Encourages Everyone to Help ‘Flatten the Curve at Parks’ with New Campaign
California State Parks today announced the launch of a new social media campaign titled “Flatten the COVID-19 Curve at Parks” to remind the
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Matthew Chebatoris
- Jun 9, 2017
- 4 min
SUP Surfing: Poor to Fair, but I Don’t Care
We’ve all seen the photos and professionally edited videos of what top SUP surfers can do. More often than not, they are surfing in ideal co
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Matthew Chebatoris
- May 1, 2017
- 2 min
Malibu Downwinder: A Day of Shifting Winds
The 2017 Downwinder There are not many good opportunities to downwind paddle on a SUP in the Los Angeles area. Fortunately for the dozens...
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