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PARC American River Clean-up
Saturday, April 20, 2024 8:00 am to Noon See the flyer here. At old Auburn-Foresthill curved bridge, 3 miles below Auburn near Hwy. 49 American River crossing. Parking is free for cleanup volunteers. Receive your free map of the American River Confluence Parkway, (first 25 volunteers), trash collection bags, water, snacks. Wear sturdy shoes and bring gloves.
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Auburn On-Demand Confluence Shuttle from Auburn is available for transportation to the Cleanup!
For drop-off or pick-up reservation call 530-906-3171.
For more info: Auburn State Recreation Area office 530-885-4527 or PARC 530-537-2241
For drop-off or pick-up reservation call 530-906-3171.
For more info: Auburn State Recreation Area office 530-885-4527 or PARC 530-537-2241
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PARC's 50th Anniversary T-shirts Holiday SALE!
$25 includes FREE shipping and Sales Tax. Unisex sizes: Small, Medium, X Large, and 2X Large (Large is sold out.) Celebrate PARC’s 50th Anniversary with a limited edition t-shirt that is a tribute to the 50 years of passion, love and respect the American River Community has showered on the river and canyons. Mystic Design’s Laurel Mathe has cleverly woven a river woman’s spirit into a lush river-canyon landscape tapestry of waterfalls, blooms and wildlife. 
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Ponderosa Way Reopens Friday, November 17th!
The bridge has been replaced and the road has been graveled on the Weimar side. Both the north and south sides have been graded. Vehicle access and parking at the ever popular Codfish Falls Trailhead has been restored. See more here. |
The Auburn State Recreation Area is expanding vehicle access to the American River Canyon at China Bar to seven days a week on January 4th from 7:00 a.m. to sunset, twelve years after it first opened on January 1, 2010.
The Birdsall and Oregon Bar river access dirt/gravel roads are included. Wet weather could force temporary closure of these roads.
The area is very popular for fishermen, swimmers, picnickers, hikers, runners, equestrian and mountain bike riders. The area also provides important access for rafters paddling from the Confluence and kayakers refining their paddling skills at the Pump Station Rapids aka Auburn's Aquatic River Park.
The Birdsall and Oregon Bar river access dirt/gravel roads are included. Wet weather could force temporary closure of these roads.
The area is very popular for fishermen, swimmers, picnickers, hikers, runners, equestrian and mountain bike riders. The area also provides important access for rafters paddling from the Confluence and kayakers refining their paddling skills at the Pump Station Rapids aka Auburn's Aquatic River Park.
For information on what you can do to make the Auburn To Cool Recreation Trail Bridge a reality and expand the hours of operation at the China Bar Area please click on the China Bar button below or the image above.
Save the Bear River - Stop the Centennial Dam
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Yankee Jims Bridge over the North Fork of the American River.
PARC has proposed California Wild & Scenic protection for this 16 mile stretch of the North Fork from
Iowa Hill Bridge to Upper Lake Clementine.
The Protect American River Canyon (PARC) Board Members extend to you an enthusiastic invitation to explore the American River Canyons for yourself and discover this area rich in biological diversity, Native American and Gold Rush history and exciting recreational adventure for all to responsibly enjoy and care for. The Auburn State Recreation Area, located along 48 miles of the North and Middle Forks from Auburn to Colfax and Foresthill in the American River Watershed, offers diverse recreational options and seemingly limitlessness opportunities for meaningful wilderness experiences in scenic picturesque canyons for everyone. Over 100 miles of trails, framed in the springtime by a rainbow pallet of wildflowers and butterflies, host world class endurance events and leisurely trail hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers. Both river forks attract whitewater enthusiasts from Class V adrenaline fans to Class 1 family boaters. Swimming and fishing are very popular seasonally. The Cave Valley Limestone Quarry walls offer a challenge to beginner and advanced climbers. Charming picture perfect Lake Clementine offers year-round motor boating, paddling and lake camping.
PARC is a community-based non-profit organization located in Auburn that is dedicated to building American River community through collaboration and protection of the natural, recreational and historical resources for the North and Middle Forks of the American River Watershed.
PARC is a community-based non-profit organization located in Auburn that is dedicated to building American River community through collaboration and protection of the natural, recreational and historical resources for the North and Middle Forks of the American River Watershed.
