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The outbreak marks California’s first confirmed detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a marine mammal, according to a press release.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Officials said they are cautiously optimistic that most of the adult female seals had left the beach for their routine migrations before the outbreak began, and “most seals on the colony seem healthy.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>State parks officials temporarily closed the elephant seal viewing area at the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve and canceled dozens of public tours and hundreds of reservations through March 1.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_2000179\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2000179\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/02/RESIZED_Ano-Nuevo-SP_elephant-seals-2_Jan-2024_Mandatory-courtesy-CA-State-Parks.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/02/RESIZED_Ano-Nuevo-SP_elephant-seals-2_Jan-2024_Mandatory-courtesy-CA-State-Parks.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/02/RESIZED_Ano-Nuevo-SP_elephant-seals-2_Jan-2024_Mandatory-courtesy-CA-State-Parks-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/02/RESIZED_Ano-Nuevo-SP_elephant-seals-2_Jan-2024_Mandatory-courtesy-CA-State-Parks-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/02/RESIZED_Ano-Nuevo-SP_elephant-seals-2_Jan-2024_Mandatory-courtesy-CA-State-Parks-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park in January 2024. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Brian Baer via California State Parks)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Officials said 22 school tours were also called off. Full refunds are available through Reserve California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Out of an abundance of caution, access is being paused to give wildlife space and allow for ongoing monitoring,” park officials said in a statement.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Año Nuevo is home to one of the largest mainland breeding colonies of northern elephant seals in the world. Every year, up to 10,000 elephant seals return to breed, give birth and molt their skin amongst the scenic dunes and beaches.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_2000180\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2000180\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/02/RESIZED_Ano-Nuevo-SP_male-elephant-seal_Jan-2024_Mandatory-courtesy-CA-State-Parks.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/02/RESIZED_Ano-Nuevo-SP_male-elephant-seal_Jan-2024_Mandatory-courtesy-CA-State-Parks.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/02/RESIZED_Ano-Nuevo-SP_male-elephant-seal_Jan-2024_Mandatory-courtesy-CA-State-Parks-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/02/RESIZED_Ano-Nuevo-SP_male-elephant-seal_Jan-2024_Mandatory-courtesy-CA-State-Parks-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/02/RESIZED_Ano-Nuevo-SP_male-elephant-seal_Jan-2024_Mandatory-courtesy-CA-State-Parks-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A male elephant seal at Año Nuevo State Park in January 2024. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Brian Baer via California State Parks)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Adult males — which can weigh up to 5,000 pounds and are known for their inflatable trunk-like noses — battle for dominance, while females nurse their pups for about a month before abruptly weaning them and returning to sea.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That leaves weaned pups clustered onshore, fasting for weeks as they learn to swim and prepare for their first foraging trip. Wildlife experts say that stage can make them especially vulnerable to stressors, including disease.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The investigation involves scientists from UC Santa Cruz and UC Davis, along with California State Parks, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the California Department of Public Health, the California Marine Mammal Stranding Network, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and NOAA Fisheries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_2000184\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2000184\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/02/RESIZED_Ano-Nuevo-SP_elephant-seals_Jan-2024_Mandatory-courtesy-CA-State-Parks.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/02/RESIZED_Ano-Nuevo-SP_elephant-seals_Jan-2024_Mandatory-courtesy-CA-State-Parks.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/02/RESIZED_Ano-Nuevo-SP_elephant-seals_Jan-2024_Mandatory-courtesy-CA-State-Parks-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/02/RESIZED_Ano-Nuevo-SP_elephant-seals_Jan-2024_Mandatory-courtesy-CA-State-Parks-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/02/RESIZED_Ano-Nuevo-SP_elephant-seals_Jan-2024_Mandatory-courtesy-CA-State-Parks-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park in January 2024. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Brian Baer via California State Parks)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news/avian-influenza-virus-adapting-spread-marine-mammals\">Bird Flu\u003c/a> has circulated widely among wild birds and marine mammals along the California coast in recent years, raising concerns about spillover in dense wildlife colonies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For now, officials said they will continue to monitor. 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"content": "\u003cp>Each spring, the Bay Area’s rolling hills and coastal landscapes \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1981882/where-to-see-wildflowers-near-you-in-the-bay-area-plus-the-science-behind-the-super-bloom\">burst into color\u003c/a> as wildflowers blanket the terrain. From the iconic\u003ca href=\"https://calscape.org/Eschscholzia-californica-(California-Poppy)\"> California poppy\u003c/a> to the delicate\u003ca href=\"https://calscape.org/Primula-jeffreyi-(Sierra-Shooting-Star)\"> shooting star\u003c/a>, these blooms are just now beginning to emerge around the region.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California is the most biologically diverse state in the country and is home to more than 8,000 species of plants — over half of which are native to the state. Wildflowers have thrived in the Bay Area thanks to our Mediterranean climate of wet winters and dry summers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So with all the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/bay-area-weather\">rain we’ve been getting\u003c/a> these past few months, what’s the forecast like for wildflower blooms — or even a “super bloom” — around the Bay Area and the state?\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#superbloom-bay-area\">Jump straight to: Where to see wildflowers in bloom in the Bay Area\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Why California probably won’t see a 2025 ‘super bloom’\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>As Cameron Barrows, a conservation ecologist at the Center for Conservation Biology at UC Riverside, told KQED in 2023: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1981882/where-to-see-wildflowers-near-you-in-the-bay-area-plus-the-science-behind-the-super-bloom\">“Super bloom” is not actually a scientific term\u003c/a> and is mainly used by the media to describe incredible uncommon bloom events, when many different species of wildflowers bloom at the same time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Richard Minnich, a professor at UC Riverside’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, said one of the most memorable \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2005/03/03/4521310/wet-winter-brings-life-to-death-valley\">California super blooms of the last few decades\u003c/a>, back in 2005, was thanks to a wet winter that followed extended dry periods. “The best flower year is the first dry year after a multi-year drought,” said Minnich — because the drought suppresses invasive species or annual grasses, leaving room for the wildflowers to take off.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While wildflowers are starting to bloom across the state, Minnich doesn’t anticipate a “super bloom” on a par with the breathtaking displays of \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2005/03/03/4521310/wet-winter-brings-life-to-death-valley\">2005\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2019/03/19/704707396/poppy-apocalypse-california-city-swarmed-by-selfie-stick-toting-tourists\">2019\u003c/a>. In \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30077\">Southern California state parks\u003c/a>, the year’s wildflower bloom is expected to be limited due to below-average winter rainfall.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Everything here [in Southern California] is parched and brittle, with little or no green sprouts. Unless there is significant rain landing in the deserts in the next few weeks, I predict the desert wildflower show will be a bust,” UC Riverside’s Barrows told KQED by email.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But “a bad year for Southern California flowers doesn’t necessarily mean a bad year for Northern California flowers,” Ryan Forbes, an educator with California State Parks’ Bay Area district, told the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/weather/article/california-wildflower-bloom-20188019.php\">\u003cem>San Francisco Chronicle\u003c/em>\u003c/a>. And the Bay Area offers many stunning spots for those eager to see wildflowers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Before heading out, check park websites for any closures or conditions. To avoid crowds, consider visiting wildflower sites on weekdays.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also, respect the landscape by staying on marked trails, avoiding flower picking, and packing out what you bring in. Wildflowers play a vital role in supporting ecosystems, and damaging them affects pollinators like bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, as well as other wildlife that depend on them for food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’d like to contribute to wildflower research, consider sharing your sightings on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.inaturalist.org/\">iNaturalist app\u003c/a> to help scientists track species distribution and seasonal changes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1984535\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1984535\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/10/04262023_ksuzuki_warmweather-103-qut.jpg\" alt=\"Purple wildflowers blossom.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1277\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/10/04262023_ksuzuki_warmweather-103-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/10/04262023_ksuzuki_warmweather-103-qut-800x532.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/10/04262023_ksuzuki_warmweather-103-qut-1020x678.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/10/04262023_ksuzuki_warmweather-103-qut-160x106.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/10/04262023_ksuzuki_warmweather-103-qut-768x511.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/10/04262023_ksuzuki_warmweather-103-qut-1536x1022.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stems of purple lupine blossom along Grizzly Peak Boulevard in Berkeley, on April 26, 2023. \u003ccite>(Kori Suzuki/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Some of the spots listed below will bloom during the spring and summer months, and the number of flowers that actually bloom will vary every year depending on how much rain and dry weather we get. So, if you can’t make it out into nature soon, don’t worry: You’ve got time to spot some beautiful blooms over the next few months.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where to see wildflowers in San Francisco:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/facilities/facility/details/Bernal-Heights-Park-151\">Bernal Heights\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/facilities/facility/details/coronaheightspark-328\">Corona Heights\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/facilities/facility/details/Grandview-Park-Trail-400\">Grandview Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfparksalliance.org/our-parks/parks/tank-hill\">Tank Hill\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/716/McLaren-Park\">McLaren Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/landsend.htm\">Lands End\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/batteries-to-bluffs-trail\">Batteries to Bluffs Trail in Presidio\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/511/Glen-Canyon-Park\">Glen Canyon Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/facilities/facility/details/Balboa-Natural-Area-325\">Balboa Natural Area\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/facilities/facility/details/Mt-Davidson-Park-190\">Mount Davidson\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where to see wildflowers in North Bay:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/pore/\">Point Reyes National Seashore\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=471\">Mount Tamalpais\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/tennessee_valley.htm\">Tennessee Valley\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/places/000/sca-trailhead.htm\">SCA Trail, Sausalito\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=466\">China Camp State Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where to see wildflowers in East Bay:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berkeley_Hills\">Berkeley Hills\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/tilden\">Tilden Regional Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/coyote-hills\">Coyote Hills Regional Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/sunol\">Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.walnutcreekca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/10/664\">Shell Ridge Preserve\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=517\">Mount Diablo (near Walnut Creek)\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where to see wildflowers in South Bay:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://parks.sccgov.org/santa-clara-county-parks/santa-teresa-county-park\">Stile Ranch Trail at Santa Teresa County Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://parks.sccgov.org/santa-clara-county-parks/calero-county-park\">Calero County Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://parks.sccgov.org/santa-clara-county-parks/coyote-lake-harvey-bear-ranch-park\">Coyote Lake – Harvey Bear Ranch County Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://parks.sccgov.org/santa-clara-county-parks/almaden-quicksilver-county-park\">Almaden Quicksilver County Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://parks.sccgov.org/santa-clara-county-parks/joseph-d-grant-county-park\">Joseph D. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Each spring, the Bay Area’s rolling hills and coastal landscapes \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1981882/where-to-see-wildflowers-near-you-in-the-bay-area-plus-the-science-behind-the-super-bloom\">burst into color\u003c/a> as wildflowers blanket the terrain. From the iconic\u003ca href=\"https://calscape.org/Eschscholzia-californica-(California-Poppy)\"> California poppy\u003c/a> to the delicate\u003ca href=\"https://calscape.org/Primula-jeffreyi-(Sierra-Shooting-Star)\"> shooting star\u003c/a>, these blooms are just now beginning to emerge around the region.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California is the most biologically diverse state in the country and is home to more than 8,000 species of plants — over half of which are native to the state. Wildflowers have thrived in the Bay Area thanks to our Mediterranean climate of wet winters and dry summers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So with all the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/bay-area-weather\">rain we’ve been getting\u003c/a> these past few months, what’s the forecast like for wildflower blooms — or even a “super bloom” — around the Bay Area and the state?\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#superbloom-bay-area\">Jump straight to: Where to see wildflowers in bloom in the Bay Area\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Why California probably won’t see a 2025 ‘super bloom’\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>As Cameron Barrows, a conservation ecologist at the Center for Conservation Biology at UC Riverside, told KQED in 2023: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1981882/where-to-see-wildflowers-near-you-in-the-bay-area-plus-the-science-behind-the-super-bloom\">“Super bloom” is not actually a scientific term\u003c/a> and is mainly used by the media to describe incredible uncommon bloom events, when many different species of wildflowers bloom at the same time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Richard Minnich, a professor at UC Riverside’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, said one of the most memorable \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2005/03/03/4521310/wet-winter-brings-life-to-death-valley\">California super blooms of the last few decades\u003c/a>, back in 2005, was thanks to a wet winter that followed extended dry periods. “The best flower year is the first dry year after a multi-year drought,” said Minnich — because the drought suppresses invasive species or annual grasses, leaving room for the wildflowers to take off.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While wildflowers are starting to bloom across the state, Minnich doesn’t anticipate a “super bloom” on a par with the breathtaking displays of \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2005/03/03/4521310/wet-winter-brings-life-to-death-valley\">2005\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2019/03/19/704707396/poppy-apocalypse-california-city-swarmed-by-selfie-stick-toting-tourists\">2019\u003c/a>. In \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30077\">Southern California state parks\u003c/a>, the year’s wildflower bloom is expected to be limited due to below-average winter rainfall.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Everything here [in Southern California] is parched and brittle, with little or no green sprouts. Unless there is significant rain landing in the deserts in the next few weeks, I predict the desert wildflower show will be a bust,” UC Riverside’s Barrows told KQED by email.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But “a bad year for Southern California flowers doesn’t necessarily mean a bad year for Northern California flowers,” Ryan Forbes, an educator with California State Parks’ Bay Area district, told the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/weather/article/california-wildflower-bloom-20188019.php\">\u003cem>San Francisco Chronicle\u003c/em>\u003c/a>. And the Bay Area offers many stunning spots for those eager to see wildflowers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Before heading out, check park websites for any closures or conditions. To avoid crowds, consider visiting wildflower sites on weekdays.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also, respect the landscape by staying on marked trails, avoiding flower picking, and packing out what you bring in. Wildflowers play a vital role in supporting ecosystems, and damaging them affects pollinators like bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, as well as other wildlife that depend on them for food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’d like to contribute to wildflower research, consider sharing your sightings on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.inaturalist.org/\">iNaturalist app\u003c/a> to help scientists track species distribution and seasonal changes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1984535\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1984535\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/10/04262023_ksuzuki_warmweather-103-qut.jpg\" alt=\"Purple wildflowers blossom.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1277\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/10/04262023_ksuzuki_warmweather-103-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/10/04262023_ksuzuki_warmweather-103-qut-800x532.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/10/04262023_ksuzuki_warmweather-103-qut-1020x678.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/10/04262023_ksuzuki_warmweather-103-qut-160x106.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/10/04262023_ksuzuki_warmweather-103-qut-768x511.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/10/04262023_ksuzuki_warmweather-103-qut-1536x1022.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stems of purple lupine blossom along Grizzly Peak Boulevard in Berkeley, on April 26, 2023. \u003ccite>(Kori Suzuki/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Some of the spots listed below will bloom during the spring and summer months, and the number of flowers that actually bloom will vary every year depending on how much rain and dry weather we get. So, if you can’t make it out into nature soon, don’t worry: You’ve got time to spot some beautiful blooms over the next few months.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where to see wildflowers in San Francisco:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/facilities/facility/details/Bernal-Heights-Park-151\">Bernal Heights\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/facilities/facility/details/coronaheightspark-328\">Corona Heights\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/facilities/facility/details/Grandview-Park-Trail-400\">Grandview Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfparksalliance.org/our-parks/parks/tank-hill\">Tank Hill\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/716/McLaren-Park\">McLaren Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/landsend.htm\">Lands End\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/batteries-to-bluffs-trail\">Batteries to Bluffs Trail in Presidio\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/511/Glen-Canyon-Park\">Glen Canyon Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/facilities/facility/details/Balboa-Natural-Area-325\">Balboa Natural Area\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/facilities/facility/details/Mt-Davidson-Park-190\">Mount Davidson\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where to see wildflowers in North Bay:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/pore/\">Point Reyes National Seashore\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=471\">Mount Tamalpais\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/tennessee_valley.htm\">Tennessee Valley\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/places/000/sca-trailhead.htm\">SCA Trail, Sausalito\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=466\">China Camp State Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where to see wildflowers in East Bay:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berkeley_Hills\">Berkeley Hills\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/tilden\">Tilden Regional Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/coyote-hills\">Coyote Hills Regional Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/sunol\">Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.walnutcreekca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/10/664\">Shell Ridge Preserve\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=517\">Mount Diablo (near Walnut Creek)\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where to see wildflowers in South Bay:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://parks.sccgov.org/santa-clara-county-parks/santa-teresa-county-park\">Stile Ranch Trail at Santa Teresa County Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://parks.sccgov.org/santa-clara-county-parks/calero-county-park\">Calero County Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://parks.sccgov.org/santa-clara-county-parks/coyote-lake-harvey-bear-ranch-park\">Coyote Lake – Harvey Bear Ranch County Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://parks.sccgov.org/santa-clara-county-parks/almaden-quicksilver-county-park\">Almaden Quicksilver County Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://parks.sccgov.org/santa-clara-county-parks/joseph-d-grant-county-park\">Joseph D. Grant County Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://parks.sccgov.org/santa-clara-county-parks/uvas-canyon-county-park\">Uvas Canyon County Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://parks.ca.gov/henrycoe/\">Henry W. Coe State Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=517\">Mount Hamilton\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/rancho.html\">Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/coyotevalley.html\">Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/sierra-azul\">Mount Umunhum, Sierra Azul Preserve\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/st-josephs-hill\">Manzanita Trail, St. Joseph’s Hill Preserve\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/2088/2028\">Alum Rock Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where to see wildflowers on the Peninsula:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/moripoint.htm\">Mori Point, Pacifica\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=531\">Half Moon Bay State Beach\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/parks/san-bruno-mountain-state-county-park\">San Bruno Mountain Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/parks/edgewood-park-natural-preserve\">Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/pulgas-ridge\">Pulgas Ridge Reserve\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/russian-ridge\">Russian Ridge Preserve\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Wildflower guided tours and events:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/calendar/month?terms=wildflower\">Wildflower events at East Bay Regional Parks\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.openspaceauthority.org/upcoming-events?field_preserve=98&city=All&attributes=All&category=73&activities=All\">Guided hikes at Máyyan ‘Ooyákma-Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve \u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30077\">Spring flower bloom updates by California State Parks\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cnps-scv.org/events/wildflower-shows\">Wildflower shows at California Native Plant Society, Santa Clara Valley Chapter\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Located between the Tuolumne and San Joaquin rivers in the heart of Central Valley and about 90 minutes east of San Francisco, Dos Rios is the first state park to open in over a decade.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What makes the 1600-acre park unique is that it’s the largest floodplain restoration project in California, and that work is meant to help prevent destructive flooding in the San Joaquin Valley, according to Dos Rios park manager, Paige Haller.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1993305\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1993305\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5193-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5193-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5193-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5193-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5193-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5193-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5193-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5193-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5193-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Matt McDonnal, a California State Parks employee, leads a walking tour at Dos Rios, California’s newest state park, on the park’s opening day in Modesto on June 12. Dos Rios is California’s 281st state park and the first park to open in over a decade. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The preserve was once owned by farmers who grew tomatoes and almonds. However, after over a decade of restoration work, it’s home to riparian brush rabbit, Chinook salmon, the greater Sandhill crane, and many other endangered animals and migratory wildlife.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The park itself is located on the Pacific Flyway, and we’re also adjacent to the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge. So there are a lot of interesting birds and wildlife to see,” Haller said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1993308\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1993308\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/20240612_DosRios_GC-6-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/20240612_DosRios_GC-6-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/20240612_DosRios_GC-6-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/20240612_DosRios_GC-6-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/20240612_DosRios_GC-6-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/20240612_DosRios_GC-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/20240612_DosRios_GC-6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/20240612_DosRios_GC-6-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/20240612_DosRios_GC-6-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paige Haller, park manager, speaks at the grand opening of Dos Rios, California’s newest state park, in Modesto on June 12. The 1,600-acre Dos Rios is California’s 281st state park and the first to open in over a decade. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The park is dog-friendly, and visitors can enjoy hikes, guided walks with an interpreter, picnics at one of the ramadas near the riverbanks, and wildlife and bird-watching.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Not only will the new park provide critical habitat for plants and animals, it’s also creating opportunities for people to improve their mental and physical well-being by having more access to the outdoors,” Haller said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1993299\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1993299\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5274-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5274-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5274-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5274-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5274-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5274-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5274-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5274-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5274-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clara Yates, 3, reaches for a sticker at a booth in Dos Rios, California’s newest state park, on the park’s opening day in Modesto on June 12. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Officials hope to continue improving the park in the future. They plan to create better river access for swimming, fishing, boating and other water sports, along with trails for bicycling and other outdoor recreation activities. The vision is also to provide outdoor classroom space for kids.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are also plans for several “park after dark” programs, including things like campfire nights, guided evening walks, and stargazing. For updates on these upcoming activities, \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31363\">visit the park’s website\u003c/a> or follow \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/dosriossp/?hl=en\">its social media channels\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1993306\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1993306\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5248-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5248-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5248-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5248-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5248-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5248-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5248-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5248-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5248-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ali Manzo, a California State Parks interpreter, center, poses for a photo with students who just completed the California State Parks Junior Ranger program at Dos Rios, California’s newest state park, on the park’s opening day in Modesto on June 12. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>To help build out the new park, the public is invited to participate in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30626\">planning process\u003c/a> at Dos Rios. “We’re in a very unique position to be able to build this from the ground up and really build it with the community, for the community,” said Danielle Gerhart, Central Valley District superintendent.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The park will open in time for the third annual \u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/\">California State Parks Week, which will be held June 12–16\u003c/a>, during which it will be open to the public from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1993302\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1993302\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5261-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5261-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5261-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5261-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5261-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5261-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5261-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5261-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5261-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Caitlin Jackson, right, interacts with the public at a booth in Dos Rios, California’s newest state park, at the park’s opening day in Modesto on June 12. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For the rest of the summer, Dos Rios is open to the public Fridays through Sundays from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Entrance is free during this initial opening phase.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Residents with a California Public Library pass can enjoy \u003ca href=\"https://www.library.ca.gov/grants/parks-pass/faq/\">free access\u003c/a> to select state parks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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Dos Rios is California’s 281st state park and the first park to open in over a decade. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The preserve was once owned by farmers who grew tomatoes and almonds. However, after over a decade of restoration work, it’s home to riparian brush rabbit, Chinook salmon, the greater Sandhill crane, and many other endangered animals and migratory wildlife.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The park itself is located on the Pacific Flyway, and we’re also adjacent to the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge. 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The 1,600-acre Dos Rios is California’s 281st state park and the first to open in over a decade. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The park is dog-friendly, and visitors can enjoy hikes, guided walks with an interpreter, picnics at one of the ramadas near the riverbanks, and wildlife and bird-watching.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Not only will the new park provide critical habitat for plants and animals, it’s also creating opportunities for people to improve their mental and physical well-being by having more access to the outdoors,” Haller said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1993299\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1993299\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5274-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5274-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5274-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5274-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5274-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5274-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5274-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5274-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/06/2Y2A5274-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clara Yates, 3, reaches for a sticker at a booth in Dos Rios, California’s newest state park, on the park’s opening day in Modesto on June 12. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Officials hope to continue improving the park in the future. They plan to create better river access for swimming, fishing, boating and other water sports, along with trails for bicycling and other outdoor recreation activities. The vision is also to provide outdoor classroom space for kids.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are also plans for several “park after dark” programs, including things like campfire nights, guided evening walks, and stargazing. 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This summer he’s planned trips to California’s Desolation Wilderness near Lake Tahoe, Yosemite and Lassen National Park.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Park rangers say there are things you can do to make hiking and camping trips safer during the wildfire season — and that preparation should start before you hit the trail.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In a period of time where we’re clearly seeing more dangerous wildfires,” said Scott Elliott\u003cb>, \u003c/b>an emergency services chief for California State Parks, “Without getting paranoid about it, be mindful of the scenarios and mindful of escape routes and mindful of proper planning and communication.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Check Fire Danger Before Your Trip and ‘Become a Weather Nerd’\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Elliott says hikers should be aware of where fires are burning and check park websites for advisories and trail closures before leaving for a trip.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I think anybody who visits a park now, any time anybody goes out camping, really should become a weather nerd,” he added.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The old practice of checking the \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/nm-state-wire-bears-us-news-ap-top-news-wa-state-wire-7c5b8473d3f246ef94c1e5cd1d6ef333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Smokey Bear\u003c/a> signs, Elliott says, is no longer sufficient. He suggests people visiting parks keep tabs on heat indexes, wind, and red flag warnings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Richard Popchak, communications director for the nonprofit \u003ca href=\"https://www.ventanawild.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ventana Wilderness Alliance\u003c/a>, advises that when conditions are prime for wildfire, campers should consider postponing or relocating to a less risky area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’ve reached that point where when people see red flag warnings and are aware that it’s extreme fire danger, it’s not the time to go camping or backpacking,” Popchak said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When planning a big trip, rangers say people should identify a backup destination or plan to recreate closer to home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Bring an Old Fashioned Paper Map and Have an Escape Route\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many hikers rely on online maps and their cellphones. But paper maps don’t require battery power or reception.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1975692\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1975692\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/35/2021/07/GettyImages-151210725-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2021/07/GettyImages-151210725-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2021/07/GettyImages-151210725-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2021/07/GettyImages-151210725-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2021/07/GettyImages-151210725-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2021/07/GettyImages-151210725-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2021/07/GettyImages-151210725-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2021/07/GettyImages-151210725-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Williams fire spreads in the Angeles National Forest on September 3, 2012. The fire put an early end to Labor Day weekend camping and hiking for vacationers who were evacuated from the area. \u003ccite>(David McNew/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Always bring a paper map in addition to whatever tech you have, just as a backup.” Elliott said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are using digital maps, it’s a good idea to download them onto your device so you’re not reliant on a signal, as remote areas can have spotty reception. (The signal can be even worse during a wildfire.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Before heading out on a trail, study your map to identify possible escape routes in case you need to evacuate. 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"content": "\u003cp>If you’re a Californian, you’ve probably seen news stories about how mishandled fireworks can cause fires on the Fourth of July. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/141220/fire-east-of-lake-berryessa-continues-to-spread\">In 2014\u003c/a>, for instance, a reveler\u003ca href=\"https://www.mercurynews.com/2015/06/27/fourth-of-july-gone-bad-fireworks-casualty-warns-of-holiday-hazard/\"> set off fireworks\u003c/a> in Yolo County, near the Monticello Dam, igniting a blaze that took days to put out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The fire scorched 6,500 acres, injured five firefighters and drove dozens of people from their homes. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Americans start 18,000 fires per year due to mishandled fireworks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heading into the Fourth of July weekend, fire safety officials are warning: Don’t let this be you.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For starters, authorities recommend that you avoid the dangers of setting off your own fireworks displays and opt instead for the elaborate, majestic \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/quest/2016/06/30/how-do-fireworks-work/\">spectacles\u003c/a> planned by professionals. Check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11757974/free-things-to-do-this-july-4-weekend-from-fireworks-to-parades-and-pools\">this list\u003c/a> of fireworks shows and other free events in the Bay Area this Fourth of July weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Still not convinced? Consider the impact of fireworks on air pollution. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District warns that every year at this time, the smoke, dust and soot from fireworks add to unhealthy spikes in particulate matter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Consider your health and the health of your family before lighting personal fireworks,” said Sarah Zahedi, a public information officer at the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. “We really encourage people to enjoy bigger planned public fireworks instead.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The agency also encourages people to avoid firing up the barbecue, lighting a campfire and other fire-related activities that all add to overall air pollution, which weighs on everyone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether you’re planning to light up some fireworks or simply enjoy them from afar, here are a few safety tips, compiled from experts around the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Stay Alert\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nText AlertSF to 888-777 to receive updates from the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management on any emergencies, evacuations, construction and road closures this Fourth of July. If you see someone doing something dangerous, call 911. (Do not call, however, if you only hear fireworks — keep 911 lines open for actionable items.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This year, for the first time ever, people from various San Francisco city agencies, including law enforcement, will be driving around San Francisco to disperse large groups using fireworks and confiscate them. The Oakland Police Department will have additional personnel on call for the holiday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Know the Regulations in Your Community\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nCheck \u003ca href=\"http://ca-fireworks.presskit247.com/content/content-article.asp?ArticleID=508\">this list\u003c/a> to find out if fireworks are legal in your city this Fourth of July. California State Parks will be a popular destination for the weekend’s festivities, but fireworks are a big no-no. “We want to remind visitors that there are no fireworks allowed in State Parks units,” said information officer Adeline Yee. “If you are coming to visit the parks, leave your fireworks at home.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Use Only Approved Fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nAlthough certain fireworks are legal in much of California, the state has a zero tolerance policy for both the sale and use of illegal fireworks — violators could face fines of up to $50,000 and jail time. Cal Fire issued this tweet as a lighthearted reminder:\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"und\">\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/CALFIRE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CALFIRE\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/4thofJuly?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#4thofJuly\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://t.co/3rUsCkPB1j\">pic.twitter.com/3rUsCkPB1j\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>— CAL FIRE SHU (@CALFIRESHU) \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CALFIRESHU/status/1145686208489709568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 1, 2019\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>Illegal fireworks include firecrackers, Roman candles, sky rockets, bottle rockets, aerial shells and other fireworks that move on the ground or in the air in an uncontrollable manner. Want to do a quick check? Look for the “safe and sane” label, a sign of fire marshal approval.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lt. Jonathan Baxter, a spokesman for the San Francisco Fire Department, also pointed out that sparklers are illegal in San Francisco. “Sparklers burn at 1,800 degrees, which is [hot] enough to burn gold,” he said. “So if it can burn gold, you can imagine what it can do to your hand.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Be Ready to Douse a Fire\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nNever point fireworks at yourself or another person, and never attempt to relight or fix a firework that won’t light. Designate a sober, responsible adult to light up the fireworks. Light one firework at a time, far away from dry grass, and have a bucket of water or a hose handy in case something goes wrong. “Wildfires have become a norm now,” said Yee. “We want to make sure [people] do anything they can to prevent any wildfires from happening.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also, this may sound obvious, but alcohol and fireworks do not mix well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Consider Those With PTSD\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nFireworks can trigger symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans or victims of gun violence. Last year, Emma González, a survivor of the Parkland, Florida, school shootings, tweeted \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/Emma4Change/status/1008764296921341952\">this plea\u003c/a> to consider buying fireworks that produce less sound, and to notify others in your community of plans to use fireworks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Leave Your Dogs Indoors\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nDogs are afraid of fireworks. Keep your pet indoors in a safe and relaxing spot, away from doors or windows to reduce noise. Some experts even recommend playing classical music to calm your pooch during this scary night. Here are some \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11758991/6-tips-from-a-vet-to-keep-your-pets-safe-on-july-fourth\">tips\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Properly Dispose of Fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nAt the end of the celebration, all used and misfired fireworks should be submerged in water for 15 minutes and wrapped in a plastic bag to keep them from drying up. Then toss them in the household trash. Any unused fireworks that have not expired should be kept in a cool, dry place away from children.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Americans start 18,000 fires per year due to mishandled fireworks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heading into the Fourth of July weekend, fire safety officials are warning: Don’t let this be you.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For starters, authorities recommend that you avoid the dangers of setting off your own fireworks displays and opt instead for the elaborate, majestic \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/quest/2016/06/30/how-do-fireworks-work/\">spectacles\u003c/a> planned by professionals. Check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11757974/free-things-to-do-this-july-4-weekend-from-fireworks-to-parades-and-pools\">this list\u003c/a> of fireworks shows and other free events in the Bay Area this Fourth of July weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Still not convinced? Consider the impact of fireworks on air pollution. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District warns that every year at this time, the smoke, dust and soot from fireworks add to unhealthy spikes in particulate matter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Consider your health and the health of your family before lighting personal fireworks,” said Sarah Zahedi, a public information officer at the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. “We really encourage people to enjoy bigger planned public fireworks instead.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The agency also encourages people to avoid firing up the barbecue, lighting a campfire and other fire-related activities that all add to overall air pollution, which weighs on everyone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether you’re planning to light up some fireworks or simply enjoy them from afar, here are a few safety tips, compiled from experts around the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Stay Alert\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nText AlertSF to 888-777 to receive updates from the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management on any emergencies, evacuations, construction and road closures this Fourth of July. If you see someone doing something dangerous, call 911. (Do not call, however, if you only hear fireworks — keep 911 lines open for actionable items.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This year, for the first time ever, people from various San Francisco city agencies, including law enforcement, will be driving around San Francisco to disperse large groups using fireworks and confiscate them. The Oakland Police Department will have additional personnel on call for the holiday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Know the Regulations in Your Community\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nCheck \u003ca href=\"http://ca-fireworks.presskit247.com/content/content-article.asp?ArticleID=508\">this list\u003c/a> to find out if fireworks are legal in your city this Fourth of July. California State Parks will be a popular destination for the weekend’s festivities, but fireworks are a big no-no. “We want to remind visitors that there are no fireworks allowed in State Parks units,” said information officer Adeline Yee. “If you are coming to visit the parks, leave your fireworks at home.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Use Only Approved Fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nAlthough certain fireworks are legal in much of California, the state has a zero tolerance policy for both the sale and use of illegal fireworks — violators could face fines of up to $50,000 and jail time. Cal Fire issued this tweet as a lighthearted reminder:\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"und\">\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/CALFIRE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CALFIRE\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/4thofJuly?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#4thofJuly\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://t.co/3rUsCkPB1j\">pic.twitter.com/3rUsCkPB1j\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>— CAL FIRE SHU (@CALFIRESHU) \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CALFIRESHU/status/1145686208489709568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 1, 2019\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>Illegal fireworks include firecrackers, Roman candles, sky rockets, bottle rockets, aerial shells and other fireworks that move on the ground or in the air in an uncontrollable manner. Want to do a quick check? Look for the “safe and sane” label, a sign of fire marshal approval.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lt. Jonathan Baxter, a spokesman for the San Francisco Fire Department, also pointed out that sparklers are illegal in San Francisco. “Sparklers burn at 1,800 degrees, which is [hot] enough to burn gold,” he said. “So if it can burn gold, you can imagine what it can do to your hand.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Be Ready to Douse a Fire\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nNever point fireworks at yourself or another person, and never attempt to relight or fix a firework that won’t light. Designate a sober, responsible adult to light up the fireworks. Light one firework at a time, far away from dry grass, and have a bucket of water or a hose handy in case something goes wrong. “Wildfires have become a norm now,” said Yee. “We want to make sure [people] do anything they can to prevent any wildfires from happening.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also, this may sound obvious, but alcohol and fireworks do not mix well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Consider Those With PTSD\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nFireworks can trigger symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans or victims of gun violence. Last year, Emma González, a survivor of the Parkland, Florida, school shootings, tweeted \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/Emma4Change/status/1008764296921341952\">this plea\u003c/a> to consider buying fireworks that produce less sound, and to notify others in your community of plans to use fireworks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Leave Your Dogs Indoors\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nDogs are afraid of fireworks. 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"content": "\u003cp>Your New Year’s resolution was to get outdoors more often. You know why: the experience is good not just for the muscles, but for the brain as well — both the senses and the intellect.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Don’t go to a gym and trudge on a machine. Why count so many steps? Instead, pick a park or local fire road and take your cue from what geologists do: pay attention, follow hunches, let yourself wonder, notice everything, and cover a lot of ground. Even walking on the street beats the treadmill trance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Everyone knows the destination sites — like Muir Woods — are so crowded no one wants to go there any more. Instead, may I suggest some outings where you can discover the Bay Area’s geological wealth. They’re not too remote, yet not too tame either.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Cool Rocks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Perhaps you think of rocks as an acquired taste. But considering the glee with which young kids interact with rocks and how the schools ignore geology, I have to say that for most adults, rocks are probably a \u003ci>re-acquired\u003c/i> taste. Most of the following destinations feature the distinctive stones of our textbook Franciscan Complex. \u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.marin.edu/~jim/ring/ggfieldtrip/index.html#baker\">Baker Beach, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/quest/2011/04/07/geological-outings-around-the-bay-alum-rock-park/\">Alum Rock Park, San Jose\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://oaklandgeology.wordpress.com/?s=knowland+park\">Knowland Park, Oakland\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/quest/2011/04/21/geological-outings-around-the-bay-marin-headlands/\">Marin Headlands\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ebparks.org/parks/coyote_hills\">Coyote Hills, Fremont\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_456482\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 672px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/science/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2016/01/coyotecrag.jpg\" alt=\"Chert crag, Coyote Hills\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"size-full wp-image-456482\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2016/01/coyotecrag.jpg 672w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2016/01/coyotecrag-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Colorful, intricate Franciscan chert forms the backbone of the Coyote Hills. \u003ccite>(Andrew Alden/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Fossils\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Not every place in the Bay Area has fossils — in fact, relatively few places have them. And most of those localities are for \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/quest/2011/11/17/fossil-collecting-in-the-bay-area/\">\u003ci>observing\u003c/i> rather than collecting them\u003c/a>. Here’s where you can observe to your heart’s (and brain’s) content.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.petrifiedforest.org/\">Petrified Forest, Calistoga\u003c/a> \u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.walnut-creek.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/10/35\">Shell Ridge, Walnut Creek\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thatsmypark.org/cp-parks-beaches/seacliff-state-beach-3/\">The beach cliffs of Santa Cruz\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_456481\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/science/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2016/01/SCruz-coldseeps.jpg\" alt=\"Fossil cold seeps, Santa Cruz\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-456481\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2016/01/SCruz-coldseeps.jpg 600w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2016/01/SCruz-coldseeps-400x333.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fossilized seafloor seeps are some of the specialties found along the Santa Cruz shoreline. \u003ccite>(Andrew Alden/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Faults\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rocks are full of cracks, but only some of those qualify as faults. Faults are cracks where the two sides have moved with respect to each other. 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