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Roots and branches: The park's annual volunteer tree planting dayOnce a year, the air around Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park fills with the rhythm of shovels sinking into soil, the murmur of neighbours greeting one…
Miwok traditional healing plants found in the parkTucked into the Sierra Nevada foothills of Pine Grove, California, Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park shelters more than 1,000 bedrock mortar holes where…
How Oak Woodlands Support Woodpecker Populations at ChawseTucked into the lower Sierra Nevada foothills, Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park shelters one of California's most quietly extraordinary ecosystems: a…
Where Young Hands Carry Ancient Miwok Traditions ForwardAt the heart of California's Sierra Nevada foothills, the Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park shelters one of the most extraordinary cultural…
Winter quiet and solitude spots worth seeking at the parkWhen the wet season settles over the Sierra Nevada foothills, Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park slips into one of its most rewarding moods. The summer…
Pine nuts and cones in Miwok lifewaysFor the Miwok people of California’s Sierra foothills, pine trees offered much more than a seasonal snack. Their nuts supplied nourishing food, while the…
How Indian Grinding Rock Became a State Historic ParkIndian Grinding Rock State Historic Park sits near Pine Grove in Amador County, among the oak woodland and rolling foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada. Its…
Water, Wildlife And Seasonal Life At Indian Grinding RockIndian Grinding Rock State Historic Park changes character with the seasons. Rain, snowmelt and summer heat alter the flow of its streams, while wildlife…
Miwok Plant Dyes Used for Basketry and ClothingAcross the Sierra Nevada foothills, colour was gathered from the living landscape. Miwok basket makers selected plants for their fibres, flexibility and…
Funding Accessible Paths at Indian Grinding Rock State Historic ParkA wheelchair-accessible path can change the way visitors experience Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park. Smooth, stable routes help people using…