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2019 "On Tour" Wild & Scenic Film Festival
State Theatre in Auburn
Saturday, March 16, 2019, 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Tickets now on sale!


2019 PARC Scholarship Essay contest
now open to High School seniors.
Contest rules and application available here.
Entry deadline in March 5, 2019


Newt Spring Hike in American Canyon
Sunday, March 17, 2019, 10:30 am
See more here


Earth Day American River Cleanup & Restoration
Saturday, April 13, 2019
8:00 am to Noon

See more here

Please print and sign this letter and send it to
Governor-Elect Gavin Newsom
on North Fork of the American River
California Wild & Scenic River status


See our December 2018 Newsletter,
The Confluence here


Thanks to all who participated in the 2018 Great Sierra River Cleanup at the American River on September 15, 2018
See photos below


Wolfgrams donate check to PARC, profits from the June Auburn River Festival, to be used to promote recreational bridge

See Photos and Videos from the June 9th Auburn River Festival at Auburn's Whitewater Park on the North Fork of the American River

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

 
 
 
Newt Spring Hike in American Canyon
Sunday, March 17 - starts at 10:30 am


Meet: Historic Auburn Courthouse to carpool.
Trailhead: Sweetwater Trail Road between Cool and Greenwood.


This moderately steep approximately 4 hour, five mile loop hike through American and Hoboken Canyons has everything needed for a great day of exploration: newts, waterfalls, Gold Rush history and scenic views of the Middle Fork.

Note: This hike may include 2 wet stream crossings.
Rain cancels.
Bring binoculars, camera, water and a lunch.

For info email Eric at eriverpeach@gmail.com.


 
Earth Day American River Cleanup & Restoration
Saturday, April 13, 2019
8:00 am to Noon


Meet at the American River Confluence, 3 miles below Auburn

9:00 am Canyon Keepers Historic Bridges & Natural History Hike

11:30 am PARC's High School Essay Winners Read their Essays

Auburn SRA Earth Day Cleanup and Park Improvement Activities co-sponsored by the California State Parks Foundation.
Invite family and friends to "responsibly care for and enjoy the American River and  it's canyons.

For more info: Auburn State Recreation Area (ASRA) Headquarters  823-4141

Make Everyday Earth Day!




Thanks to all who participated in the
Great Sierra American River Cleanup
Saturday, September 15, 2018

ASRA & PARC, partnering with the Sierra Nevada Conservancy to Keep Our Sierra Rivers Clean & Safe!
See Photos from the Cleanup below

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Photo by Gary Hughes
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Photo by Gary Hughes
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Photo by Gary Hughes

 
Wolfgrams donate check to Protect American River Canyons, from profits from the June Auburn River Festival

The Wolfgrams presented PARC Board members with a donation check  of $5,300, raised at the Auburn River Festival in June. The donation will be used to promote the recreational bridge crossing at China Bar to connect the Auburn and Cool network of trails.
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The Wolfgrams present PARC Board members with a check for $5,300. Pictured L to R are PARC Board members Eric Peach and Michael Anderson; Alex, baby Clelmentine, and Wolf Wolfgram; and Jason Marsh.

Photos and Videos from the free Auburn River Festival at Auburn's Whitewater Park on the North Fork of the American River, Saturday June 9th
Fluffy clouds floated overhead as the Free Auburn River Festival at Auburn's Whitewater Park on the North Fork of the American River got underway on Saturday June 9th. The Festival featured three events including a downriver race, Olympic style slalom races and whitewater kayak rodeo competition that drew competitors from all over our region. Hundreds of spectators lounged on the riverside to view the competition. Music, food, community information booths and kids activities were available in a river village setting.

The Whitewater Park is a special feature of Placer County Water Agency's Pump Station that allows fish to migrate upstream to spawn. The park has Olympic-style rapids for recreational boaters to play and compete within the Auburn State Recreation Area boundaries. The event was organized by Auburn River Festival and co-sponsored by many including PARC, PCWA the City of Auburn and Sierra Outdoor Center.

Many thanks to all who made this Free River Festival a tantalizing first success.


For more information about the event visit auburnriverfestival.com.

See photos and videos below!

All photos above, courtesy of Gary Hughes

Video courtesy of Patrick Storm
Video courtesy of Patrick Storm
Video courtesy of Patrick Storm


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