Nature Walk: Secrets of the salt marsh

Turtle Back Trailhead

A salt-marsh harvest mouse, described as the one of the cutest critters ever (we agree), nibbles on a branch of pickleweed. Diminutive black rails, marsh birds no bigger than your fist, scuttle along a channel. Egrets poke, baby fish swim, and Ridgway’s rails cackle at dusk. Come learn about these... Read more »

Family fun: Campfire program

Back Ranch Meadows Campground

Join us at the campground amphitheater for a lively, engaging, and interactive presentation about the story of China Camp—where immigrants came to California in search of the American dream. Audience members will be invited to take on speaking roles as part of the experience. Bring your own fixings for s’mores... Read more »