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Solstice Canyon Parking Lot Closure
The parking lot at Solstice Canyon will be closed from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Friday, May 18, 2012.
From the Mountains to the Sea
Enjoy your visit! Large changes between daytime and nighttime temperatures are felt throughout the park in Spring.
Look closely to see how plants and animals have adapted to these broad daily changes. How will you adapt to the temperature swings when visiting this rare Mediterranean ecosystem?
What will you see? Find something to do and plan your visit and learn about this unique park.
Features
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Follow the 2012 Backbone Trail Hikers
A group of over 30 dedicated hikers have set their sights on completing the 65-mile Backbone Trail! Follow their progress on Ranger Mike's Blog.
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New Visitor Center Opens June 9th!
We invite you to celebrate the opening of the Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center at King Gillette Ranch. Ribbon Cutting at 10am!
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Enjoy May 20th Eclipse from Rancho Sierra Vista!
Experience a partial annular eclipse from the first parking lot at Rancho Sierra Vista on May 20th from 5:00 -7:00 PM. NPS will share solar glasses!
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Find out "What we are doing!"
Here's your chance to get live updates from rangers in the recreation area. Visit our Virtual Bulletin Board on Our Facebook Fan Page or on Twitter.
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Upcoming Events!
For the latest information on upcoming events, visit our Outdoors - Calendar of Events page and find a new way to explore your national park!
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Volunteer Opportunities in the Park
You can make a difference in your national parks! Learn how you can volunteer: College Internships High School Internships Volunteer Opportunities
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Did You Know?
Unique vistas and cultural significance often draw filmmakers to National Parks. Paramount Ranch is the only place in the National Park System where you can see movie making in action at a historic movie ranch once owned by Paramount Pictures (1927).