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NEWS & UDATES
Stay connected with what is happening at Mountain Parks Foundation and inside Henry Cowell and Big Basin Redwoods State Parks. From press coverage to stories from the field to upcoming events, this is where you will find us.
Big Trees Grove Blog
This blog site recounts the stories of the resort's first visitors and the awe-inspiring landscape they preserved for future generations.
Making Connections That Last Lifetimes
When he leads his school programs, Henry Cowell Interpreter, Steven Ellmore, often begins with a question: “Who does this land actually belong to?” The children suggest that the owner might be the governor. Maybe it’s the ranger. When he explains that this park actually belongs to each of them, their eyes and mouths open wide. They appear visibly pleased with this new information. But there’s a catch.
The Big Basin Nature Museum & Research Center
This project encourages visitors to assume the identity of a native park species and explore the interactive exhibits, learning about their being’s habitat, food sources, natural predators, and current chances for survival.