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LOWER LAKE, Calif. — The final 2025 monthly guided nature walk at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
The November nature walk will be led by Roberta Lyons, a volunteer State Parks docent and President of Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association. Lyons was raised in Lake County and brings a wealth of knowledge and local history to the walks she leads.
The route taken on the walk will depend on the condition of the trails. The hike should last between 1½ and 2 hours.
Bring binoculars and meet in the parking lot at 8:15 a.m. for time to experience the early morning wildlife that can be found in the Ranch House and Barn complex yard – the walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. Sturdy shoes, a hat and water are also suggested.
There is no charge for the guided nature walk and parking is free for those attending. Dogs are not allowed on the park trails, which pass through a protected Natural Preserve.
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located on Highway 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake.
For more information about the guided walk, email
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LOWER LAKE, Calif. — The first guided nature walk of the fall season at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Come see what autumn is bringing to the park.
This is a wonderful time to take a tour of Anderson Marsh State Historic Park. Cooler weather is finally here, and the rainy season has not yet begun. The late-summer wildflowers are still in bloom and the fall bird migration has begun.
The October nature walk will be led by volunteer State Parks Docent Joe Lundergreen, a certified California Naturalist who delights in sharing his knowledge of the natural habitats found in the park and the folklore that relates to the land.
The hike should last between one and a half and two hours.
Bring binoculars and meet in the parking lot at 8:15 a.m. for time to experience the early morning wildlife that can be found in the Ranch House and Barn complex yard.
Sturdy shoes, a hat and water are suggested. Dogs are not allowed on the park trails.
There is no charge for the guided nature walk and parking is free for those attending.
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located on Highway 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake.
For more information about the guided walk, email
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. — Hammerhorn Campground, located in eastern Mendocino County on the M1 Road approximately 18 miles north of Eel River Station, will reopen on Friday, Sept. 26.
The campground, trail and fishing piers were destroyed in the 2020 August Complex fire and subsequently suffered additional damage during winter storms in recent years.
Forest Service staff have worked in partnership with California Deer Association and Patriot Restoration Ops to mitigate safety hazards, remove fallen trees and restore the campground for the public to enjoy.
Crews have installed new fire rings, barriers and picnic tables. The Ukiah Chapter of the California Deer Association graciously donated the picnic tables for the restoration project. Non-potable water is available at the campground. There is no garbage service. The campground will remain open through the rest of hunting season and will close in early November.
Crews will continue to touch up the campground, including working on a bathroom, painting gates and possibly reseeding areas for erosion and invasive plant control.
The Forest Service is also considering options to restore the pipeline for the lake and to remove log decks for biomass.
Information about recreation opportunities in Mendocino National Forest is available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/mendocino.
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Californians and visitors from all over the world can now access campground availability on Parks.ca.gov and book their perfect campsite in just a few clicks as part of customer-focused reservation upgrades announced today by California State Parks.
Previously, campground availability and reservations were only available on ReserveCalifornia.com, State Parks’ official reservation service, and were not accessible on the main State Parks website.
While reservations will still be made through ReserveCalifornia, visitors to Parks.ca.gov will now experience improved integration and convenience to book their campsite while accessing a trove of helpful information – including almost real-time campsite status and availability at other nearby campgrounds – to plan their state parks getaway.
“California’s state parks are home to some of the world’s best campgrounds, and we want to make it as easy as possible to find your perfect campsite,” said State Parks Director Armando Quintero. “Whether you prefer camping among the redwoods, steps away from the ocean or high up in the mountains, your next state parks adventure is just a few clicks away.”
Reservation drawings
Along with improved web integration with ReserveCalifornia, State Parks also is expanding reservation drawings to three more popular state park campgrounds.
Following a successful pilot at Mount Tamalpais State Park, reservation drawings will now be offered for popular campgrounds at Malibu Creek State Park starting this month, and Morro Bay State Park and McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park later this summer.
Drawings are free to enter on ReserveCalifornia and give more visitors a chance to stay at some of the state’s most coveted campsites.
Since launching the first reservation drawing in 2023, there have been more than 100,000 entries for the Steep Ravine Cabins at Mount Tamalpais State Park. Visit the Reservation Drawing FAQs for more information on how this feature works.