HOLIDAYS IN THE PARK

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14!!!!!!

ACTIVITIES and PROGRAMS at DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK

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Historical Snowshoe Tours

First Day Snowshoe Wednesday, Janauary 1
Saturday's, 1:00pm. January 4 - March 29
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In-person Field Trips -

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PORTS Virtual Programs -

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FIRST DAY SNOWSHOE TOUR

START THE NEW YEAR WITH AN INTERPRETER LED TOUR

Meet at the Visitor Center for an 11:00 am departure, Wednesday, January 1, 2024.

Two hike options will be offered: Hike #1 is a 3/4 mile snowshoe on the Nature Trail to the Murphy Cabin Site, Hike #2 is a slightly longer 2 mile snowshoe along the scenic Lakeside Interpretive Trail. Both tours will begin at the Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center. Tours will be led by Park Interpretive Docents and there will be several short interpretive stops along the way. Participants bring water, snacks, warm winter clothes, gloves, and face coverings.

Cancellation Information: Tour will be canceled if weather conditions are unsafe (e.g., heavy storms, strong wind gusts, road closures). Parking fees: $9 Senior (62 or older) or $10 Day-Use per vehicle. Annual Passes always accepted.

SNOWSHOE HISTORIC TOURS

Snowshoe Tours Resume January 1st, 2025

Snowshoe Tours depart from the Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center every Saturday 1:00PM (weather permiting). Led by Park Interpreters and Docents, tours are 90-minutes (1.5 miles) with short educational stops at exceptional viewpoints including the Pioneer Monument, Murphy Cabin site, and natural features.

*Participants are responsible for bringing their own snowshoes, warm layers, and sun protection.
If snow conditions are not appropriate for snowshoeing, tours may become walking tours. Traction devices on boots may be helpful.

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PORTS Virtual Programs

PORTS (Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students) Program is a FREE distance learning program with California State Parks!

PORTS uses the power of videoconferencing to support K-12 educators in designing deep and meaningful learning experiences in virtual and in-person classrooms.

The Donner Party of 1846: Explore the region where the famous Donner Party spent the tragic winter of 1846 with a California State Park Interpreter. We will highlight the California emigrant experience and other important natural and cultural features of Donner Memorial State Park.

PORTS Home Learning Program - Join our California State Parks Interpretive Specialist to learn about the Donner Party of 1846 in this free, live public broadcast.

PORTS On Demand - Schedule an interactive virtual presentation with your class or group with a California State Parks Interpreter to learn about the Donner Party of 1846.