California State Parks 150th Anniversary
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In 2014, California State Parks turns 150 years old. On June 30, 1864,
President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill granting 39,000 acres of Yosemite
Valley and the Mariposa Big Tree Grove to the State of California. Land had
never before been set aside to protect its natural state for the public to
enjoy. This historic legislation was the beginning of not only the California
State Park System, but the national park idea we know today. To learn more
about the history of the California State Park System, visit www.150.parks.ca.gov.
The theme of the Anniversary is "A Gift from the People to the People". This is a unique opportunity to share the California State Parks Department's historic milestones, diversity and role they play in California's history and identity. Parks across the State will commemorate the 150th Anniversary throughout 2014. Keep checking the California State Park website http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=27478 for more information. |
Clear Lake State Park History --
In 1944 Nellie Henderson Dorn and Fred Dorn started action to have some of their property on Dorn Point set aside for what is now Clear Lake State Park. In 1945 Lake County accepted approximately 50 acres, to include the mouth of Kelsey Creek, and in 1947 Mrs. Dorn donated another adjoining 250 acres. In 1948, the State of California accepted the land from the county and began development of Clear Lake State Park. Other acreage has since been added, to total 565 acres, and the park today is a water orientated area, with 11,600 feet of shoreline on the south shore of Clear Lake … a popular area for recreation enthusiasts.
In 1944 Nellie Henderson Dorn and Fred Dorn started action to have some of their property on Dorn Point set aside for what is now Clear Lake State Park. In 1945 Lake County accepted approximately 50 acres, to include the mouth of Kelsey Creek, and in 1947 Mrs. Dorn donated another adjoining 250 acres. In 1948, the State of California accepted the land from the county and began development of Clear Lake State Park. Other acreage has since been added, to total 565 acres, and the park today is a water orientated area, with 11,600 feet of shoreline on the south shore of Clear Lake … a popular area for recreation enthusiasts.
To celebrate the 150th anniversary, the park will hold a Special Day in the Park on August 23rd, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be self-guided nature walks so all can enjoy a stroll through the park. The Visitor Center will be open to provide information about the environment and history of Clear Lake and our State Park. The park’s quilt square, one of the Lake County Quilt Trails newest, is now on display. There will be free lemonade, ice water, fresh fruit and s’mores to all of those young-at-heart.
The Lake County Quilt Trail --
The Lake County State Park celebrated the 150th anniversary of California State Parks with their new addition to the Lake County Quilt Trail. The 'State Park Bear Paw' quilt uses traditional quilt designs of bear paw and flying geese in the block, along with the blues of the Pacific and golds of our rolling hills. The California grizzly bear was designated as the official state animal of California in 1953. The 8' x 8' quilt block is mounted on the building at the park front gate.
The Lake County Quilt Trail project is the first in the California to place painted quilt squares on highly visible barns and buildings throughout Lake County. It is an agricultural and tourism project designed to promote and celebrate community pride.
For more information about the Quilt Trail and for a map of the trail, please see their website, http://www.lakecountyquilttrail.com/.
The Lake County State Park celebrated the 150th anniversary of California State Parks with their new addition to the Lake County Quilt Trail. The 'State Park Bear Paw' quilt uses traditional quilt designs of bear paw and flying geese in the block, along with the blues of the Pacific and golds of our rolling hills. The California grizzly bear was designated as the official state animal of California in 1953. The 8' x 8' quilt block is mounted on the building at the park front gate.
The Lake County Quilt Trail project is the first in the California to place painted quilt squares on highly visible barns and buildings throughout Lake County. It is an agricultural and tourism project designed to promote and celebrate community pride.
For more information about the Quilt Trail and for a map of the trail, please see their website, http://www.lakecountyquilttrail.com/.
