SPECIAL YEAR AT CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS
California State Parks commemorates the 1864 establishment of the first state park in t he world. On June 30, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill granting 39,000 acres of Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Big Tree Grove to the State of California. Never before had land been set aside to protect its natural state for the public to enjoy. This historic legislation was the beginning of not only the California State Park System, but the national park idea we know today. To learn more :
California State Parks commemorates the 1864 establishment of the first state park in t he world. On June 30, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill granting 39,000 acres of Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Big Tree Grove to the State of California. Never before had land been set aside to protect its natural state for the public to enjoy. This historic legislation was the beginning of not only the California State Park System, but the national park idea we know today. To learn more :
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Chaw'se IGR Association Art Show 2014We are looking forward to this annual event. Planning has begun so if you would like to help or need more information contact us. Contact us. |