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California's nickname is The Golden State. This is it's nickname because of the California gold rush, which happened between 1848 and 1845.

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the California state flag has a bear walking, a red stripe on the bottom, and a red star in the upper left corner.

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California's state bird is the Quail. It became the official state bird in 1931. The Quail is the state bird because of its hardiness and adaptability.

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California's state flower is the Poppy. The state flower is the poppy because it represents the fields of gold during the California gold rush.

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The California state tree is the California Redwood. this is the state tree because Redwoods grow bigger than any other tree in the world.

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Redwoods Shouldn't Be So Tall. Here's Why They Are

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California's state slogan is Eureka, which means, "I have found it."

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some animals that live in California are American Picas, badgers, bats, beavers, bighorn sheep, desert bighorn sheep, sierra nevada bighorn sheep, black bears, bobcats, and gray wolves.

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A famous person born in California is Jennifer Anniston. She was born on February 11, 1969 in Sherman Oaks, California. Other famous people born in California include Marilyn Monroe, Katy Perry, Snoop Dog, Tom Brady, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Dwayne Johnson.

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some major industries that help California's economy are agriculture, manufacturing, banking and finance, film production, construction, and technology.

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A scenic attraction in California is Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. It is 14,000 acres and is a sanctuary for old-growth Coastal redwood trees. It is located in Humboldt County, California.

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To keep up to date on events happening in north coast parks, visit the North Coast Redwoods Facebook and Instagram pages and the Redwood National and State Parks Facebook and Instagram pages.
Current Notices

Dogs are prohibited in Fern Canyon and on all trails within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. Dogs are allowed on the beach, in campgrounds, in parking lots, and on roads within the park, but must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times.

The Newton B Drury Parkway is closed to vehicles on the first Saturday of each month from October to May for Hike and Bike Day. The parkway closes on the evening before the event and reopens Sunday morning.

Elk Prairie and Gold Bluffs Beach are both dry campgrounds: meaning no electricity, water, or sewage connections for RVs.

No seasonal footbridges available over the creek in Fern Canyon.

Notice:
Del Norte Coast Redwoods, Jedediah-Smith Redwoods, and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Parks are the only parks in the California State Parks system that accept the Federal Access Pass discount.

Fifty miles north of Eureka, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park protects sandy beaches and open meadows grazed by magnificent herds of Roosevelt elk. Ferns cascade down canyon walls. Lush stands of the world's tallest living tree species, the coast redwood, stand in primeval majesty. Visitors can stay at either Elk Prairie or Gold Bluffs Beach campgrounds and explore the park via three scenic drives, 75 miles of hiking trails, and a 19-mile bike loop. A World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve, Prairie Creek and the three other parks in the Redwood National and State Parks group protect 45 percent of California's remaining old-growth redwoods

Redwood National and State Parks
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park is managed cooperatively by the National Park Service and the California Department of Parks and Recreation, along with Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, and Redwood National Park.

Weather: Summer temperatures range from 40 to 75F, but are cooler along the coast. Morning and evening fog is common. Winter brings chillier 35 - 55F days. Prepare for rain from November to May.

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California State Parks, State of California

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California State Parks, State of California

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A geographic landmarks in California is the Golden Gate Bridge. The Golden Gate Bridge is located in San Fransisco, Marin country. It was opened on May 27, 1937.

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The California state population is 39 million people in 2023.

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1. California is the home of wet suits, barbie dolls, and fortune cookies.

2. Thomas Edison accidentally founded Hollywood

3. California's capital is called Sacramento.