California State Parks has released the list of State Parks to be closed due to budget cuts.  Among the 70 parks to be permanently closed are Annadel State Park, Jack London State Historic Park and Sugarloaf Ridge State Park.  Closures will start as early as September and all parks scheduled to be closed will be locked no later than July 1, 2012.

The Valley of the Moon Natural History Association has for the last 34 years provided financial support for our State Parks.  The threatened closure of our parks has spurred our Association to even greater challenges.  We are actively engaged in planning to take over operation of Jack London State Historic Park.  You can support us with your membership or donation.

Here are the latest developments:

A Plan to Save a Park

Park Plan Accepted

Read the Winter 2011 Moonletter

The Valley of the Moon in the northern California wine country stretches between Santa Rosa and Sonoma.  Nestled in the hills bounding the valley are three scenic California State Parks - Annadel and Jack London State Parks to the south and Sugarloaf Ridge to the north.

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Annadel State Park marks its 40th anniversary in 2011.  Located adjacent to the City of Santa Rosa, Annadel State Park offers miles of trails for year-round hiking, biking and horseback riding. Annadel State Park is included in the list of State Parks to be closed by July 2012. Trail Information
Jack London State Historic Park Jack London's "Beauty Ranch" is the legacy of the writer.  The Museum, the "Wolf House" ruin, the Cottage, the Winery Ruin, the Silos and the barns are remnants of Jack and Charmian London's life on the ranch.  Combined with great scenic beauty and many hiking trails, the park attracts fans of the writer and nature lovers year-round. Volunteer docents lead scheduled week-end hikes to the Wolf House and the Beauty Ranch. Click here for more information Mid-week docent-led hikes for school groups and adults are available.  Click here for more information. Jack London State Park is included in the list of State Parks to be completely closed by July 2012. Currently, the park is open only on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. The gates are locked on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. About Jack London
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Trail Information The Sugarloaf peak rewards hikers to the mountain top with vistas that range to San Francisco Bay, the coastal ranges, Mount Diablo and on clear days, the snowy peaks of the High Sierras. The park features an observatory, a small visitor center open on weekends, camping, creeks, waterfalls and miles of hiking trails. Sugarloaf Ridge is included in the list of State Parks to be closed by July 2012. The park is currently closed for the winter. For the School Group PDF Reservation form, click here. Submit form in duplicate, fax to 707-833-5712.

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