2021 PARC Scholarship Essay contest now open to High School seniors.
Contest rules and application available here.
North Fork American River Bridge Debris Removal Project
PARC is advancing a removal plan with Caltrans
See PARC's December, 2020 Newsletter,
The Confluence
New edition of American River Canyon Hikes
Practical Guides to Trails in the Canyons of the North and Middle Forks American River
by Jim Ferris, Michael Lynch, and Sheila Toner
4th Edition - Expanded and Revised, published 2020 by
Auburn State Recreation Area Canyon Keepers
Thank you to all who helped with the Fall American River Cleanup on October 24th!
You really made a difference!
PARC's 2021 "On Tour" Wild & Scenic Film Festival
A big thank you to all of our supporters who attended our recently held Virtual Wild & Scenic Film Festival with help from the Auburn State Theatre.
We hope to be back "live" in the theater next year! Your on-going support helps PARC continue its mission of stewardship of the American River Canyons.
Parking has Re-Opened at the Confluence.

Read more here, including new visitor guidelines, areas that are open for vehicular traffic and parking, areas that are temporarily closed, and information about how to be water-wise.
American River Trails Bandana Map featuring the popular trails in the Cool, China Bar and Confluence areas - updated version now available for purchase here
Auburn State Recreation Area Trails & River Map
See information on our Citizen Science page
Thank you to all who helped with the Fall American River Cleanup on October 24th!
You really made a difference!
Special thanks to our sponsors, Recology and Home Depot.