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World Ranger Day
 World Ranger Day
In recognition of World Ranger Day on August 1, 2007, State Parks will be celebrating the event at the Martime National Historical Park located on Jefferson Street in San Francisco, CA from 9AM to 6PM.  The event is free for the public.
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 California State Park Partners publication now available!
California State Parks is fortunate to have so many public, private and non-profit organizations ready and willing to help fulfill our mission of providing for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California. This new publication describes the activities of 120 of the department’s partners.  
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State Parks’ Take a Hike! Program Welcomes San Diego County
San Diego County Parks & Recreation Dept is the first local agency to partner with State Parks’ popular Take a Hike! program. San Diego County’s Take a Hike! -- Walks in the City features eight routes for employees and others to walk during lunch and at breaks.

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Poppy Pass

California State Parks Offers New Pass
California State Parks has released the Golden Poppy Pass, a new, annual day use pass.  For $90 a year, the pass provides parking and day use admission to 96 select parks and all reservoirs at a $35 discount over the Annual Day Use Parking Pass.  Golden Poppy Passes are on sale now.
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Capitol City Walks – Sacramento is part of the department’s Take a Hike! program aimed at keeping us healthy and fit. Forget the doughnut at break and the "double-double cheese burger" at lunch; instead download the City Walks – Sacramento walking map and brochure. Choose from 10 different walks that all start from the Capitol.
 Brochure/Map (PDF, 2 pages)
 Take A Hike! Program

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 California State Parks Performance Management Report
The Performance Management Report is the biannual status of performance outcomes and measures for the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The report clearly outlines the mission, core programs, values, vision, measures and outcomes of California State Parks so that there is a common understanding of the future to which state parks aspire.
 2004 Performance Management Report

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 Traveling California State Parks with Russ Christoff
is a video series that explores over 80 State Parks throughout California. Viewers are introduced to park histories, their scenic beauty, visitor facilities and special events.  Copies of the complete videos can be purchased at our State Parks Store.
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 California State Parks on PBS with Huell Howser
A series of television specials entitled California's Golden Parks continues to run monthly on PBS stations across California. Each segment is a half-hour special featuring the natural beauty, history and outdoor recreation found in California's 277 State Parks. Check your local PBS TV listings.
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 Bond Acts
Final allocations are available for the 2002 Resources Bond (Proposition 40) Per Capita and RZH Block grant programs.
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