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California
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 10th Annual 24 Hour Photoshoot at Joshua Tree National Park 
 Exhibit of a 2003 project in which "photographers and filmmakers of all skill levels began simultaneously photographing Joshua Tree National Park for 24-hours." Features selected photographs and videos of this park in Southern California and a brief introduction to the project. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/education/programs/digitalstudio/studio_programs/joshuatree2003/ Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Aug 23, 2006 86400 Moments: 24 Hours at Joshua Tree National Park
Collection of photos from a 2004 project in which "19 photographers and filmmakers of all skill levels ... [participated in] a stimulating 24-hour photography session at Joshua Tree National Park." Features selected photos of this park in Southern California and a brief essay about the project. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/joshuatree2004/default.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Aug 22, 2006 Cabrillo National Monument
Information about this park (located on San Diego Bay, California) that is dedicated to explorer "Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo [who] led the first European expedition to explore what is now the west coast of the United States" in 1542. The site provides brief biographical information about Cabrillo and information about the park, such as the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, whales, and flora and fauna. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/cabr/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, Notable People Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Coso Rock Art
"The Coso Rock Art District, a National Historic Landmark deep in the U.S. Navy's testing station at China Lake [California], contains one of America's most impressive petroglyphic and archeological complexes." This site examines the setting, the landscape, and the people in the area where this prehistoric rock art was created; images of selected designs; ideas for potential meanings; and protection issues. From the National Park Service (NPS) Archeology Program. Note: mouse over boxes for links. http://www.nps.gov/history/archeology/rockart/ Topics: Archaeology, Art, Geography, National Parks & Forests, Water Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Website for this nonprofit organization that supports and assists the Golden Gate National Parks in the San Francisco Bay Area in "research, interpretation, and conservation programs." Features an interactive map providing background about the many parks (such as Muir Wood and Stinson Beach in Marin, and Fort Point and Alcatraz in San Francisco), details about programs and volunteer opportunities, a calendar of events, and related material. http://www.parksconservancy.org/ Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Dec 20, 2007 Hikes in the San Gabriel Mountains and the Angeles National Forest
Choose your destination from one of seven different regions in California's San Gabriel range and then peruse the list of hikes, which are described in detail with total mileage, elevation gain, and best season for that particular trail. Directions to the trailhead, a bit of the history of the trail, and trail logs are included for most of the hikes. Extra features include links to Webcams, topographic maps, and search and rescue telephone numbers. http://tchester.org/sgm/hikes.html Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Geography, National Parks & Forests, Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Travel Last updated Dec 15, 2002 John Muir Trail
Provides information about the trail that runs 211 miles from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, encompassing some of the most spectacular scenery in California. The site includes an overview of the trail, history, a FAQ, a map and elevation profile, and links to journals and sites for other parks, forests, and wilderness areas. http://www.pcta.org/about_trail/muir/over.asp Topics: Environment, Holidays and Observances Individually, National Parks & Forests, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Apr 21, 2004 Lassen Volcanic National Park
All four types of volcanoes are found within Lassen Volcanic National Park's 106,000 acres. Visit the virtual visitor information center to learn about the park's unique geology. Selected links include photos from the 1915 eruption of Lassen Peak, a glossary of terms, a geologic time scale, and U.S. Geological Survey publications. http://www.nps.gov/lavo/index.htm Topics: Geography, Geology, National Parks & Forests, Parks, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Life in Death Valley
Companion website to a documentary about Death Valley National Park, "the hottest, driest place in North America." Provides features on the endangered Devil's Hole pupfish, the sliding rocks of the Racetrack Playa, and field tests for Mars missions that were conducted in Death Valley. Also includes photos and related links. From the PBS Nature program. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/deathvalley/ Topics: National Parks & Forests, Parks Last updated Oct 2, 2006 Mojave National Preserve
The National Park Service provides an exploration of this area between the Great Basin and Sonoran deserts. "The Preserve encompasses 1.6 million acres of mountains, jumble rocks, desert washes, and dry lakes." Topics include desert ecology, plants and animals, geology, and history and culture. Also find a glossary, maps, information about recreation, education, and management issues, and the Final Environmental Impact Statement and General Management Plan. http://www.nps.gov/moja/index.htm Topics: Geography, Geology, National Parks & Forests, Parks Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Muir Woods National Monument, California
Website for this park in Marin County, California, that was proclaimed a National Monument by President Theodore Roosevelt on January 9, 1908. "Muir Woods become the 7th National Monument, and the first created from land donated by a private individual." Features a timeline, brief background about John Muir and William Kent (who donated the land), and details about animals and plants (such as the old-growth coastal redwoods). From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/muwo/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Oct 6, 2009 National Forests in California
This map shows the location of all of the national forests in California, with links to pages for the individual forests. Forest profiles include news and updates about the forests, such as land management plans, forest land sales, wildflower viewing opportunities, weed management, and closures. From the USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region. http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/forests.shtml Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Sep 4, 2008 National Park Service: California
Provides links to information on National Park Service sites (parks, historic trails, monuments, recreation areas, and more) in California. Includes map. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/applications/parksearch/state.cfm?st=ca Topics: National Parks & Forests, Parks Last updated Nov 14, 2006 National Park Service: Pinnacles National Monument
Official site for the national park located in the Gabilan Mountains, east of central California's Salinas Valley. Features information about the pinnacles, which are eroded remains of a volcano, as well as wildflower viewing, hiking, and climbing opportunities. Includes photos, park management documents, and information about wildlife found in the park. http://www.nps.gov/pinn/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, Parks, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 14, 2009 The Presidio of San Francisco
Events, classes, park projects, and more. The Presidio Trust, an executive agency of the U.S. government, manages San Francisco's Presidio, a former military base now under the care of the National Park Service and is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). http://www.presidio.gov/ Topics: California: History, National Parks & Forests, Parks Last updated May 8, 2006 Sequoia National Forest
"The Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument [in central California] are named for the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree." The site features a photo gallery, maps and brochures, the Sequoia National Forest Business Plan, the Giant Sequoia National Monument Management Plan, information about litigation, and news on topics such woodcutting and fires. Searchable. From the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, National Parks & Forests, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Jan 31, 2005 Shadows in the Range of Light: Buffalo Soldiers in the Sierra Nevada
"African American soldiers of the 24th Infantry and 9th Cavalry protected the National Parks of California at the turn of the last century." An unusual, mesmerizing presentation about these pioneers, who are also known as "Yosemite's Buffalo Soldiers." http://shadowsoldier.wilderness.net/ Topics: Black Resources, California: History, National Parks & Forests, Parks, U.S. Military Last updated Jan 12, 2004 Site Lines: 24HR Photographing Joshua Tree National Park
Collection of photos from a 2005 project in which "approximately twenty photography students and four artists [were sent to] to Joshua Tree National Park to document their experience there over a twenty-four hour period." Features photos of the wildlife and terrain of this park in Southern California and an essay about the project. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/sitelines/ Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Aug 22, 2006 Yosemite National Park
The official National Park Service (NPS) website for this California park contains visitor information (including weather forecasts and current road conditions and closures), webcams, several audio and video presentations about the park, and essays about history and culture, environmental factors (such as air quality), and wildlife and plants in the park. Also includes park planning and fire management documents. http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Yosemite Online: The Website of the Yosemite Association
This site has visitor information for Yosemite National Park; a Diary section containing contemporary and historic observations and photography tips; Nature Notes ; a Newsroom with news clippings and a selection of Yosemite comic strips ( Farley ) by San Francisco Chronicle cartoonist Phil Frank; annotated links to both official (National Park Service) and unofficial Web sites about Yosemite; and, during daylight hours, a Webcam. http://www.yosemite.org/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, National Parks & Forests, Parks, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Dec 15, 2002 Yosemite.com
Regular update on what's happening in Yosemite National Park. Includes links to information on places to go and stay, events, and other Yosemite sites. http://www.yosemite.com/ Topics: National Parks & Forests, Parks Last updated Dec 30, 2005 |
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