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The Milky Way over Pigeon Point Lighthouse

#astrophotography
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#photography
March 7, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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October 20, 2025 at 3:11 AM
It was fun watching the pelican dive into the ocean and catch fish.
#DelNorteCoast po#PacificOcean #CaliforniaStateParks #WestCoast #photography #BlueSkyArtShow
June 29, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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Jug Handle State Natural Reserve
Mendocino Coast, California
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August 1, 2026 at 11:37 PM
October 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
For #MacroMonday, here's a Variable Checkerspot. Photo taken on the trail to Valencia Peak in Montana de Oro State Park, California. #butterfly #photography #NaturePhotography #CaliforniaStateParks
December 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Russian Gulch State Park
Mendocino Coast, California
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August 1, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Monarch butterflies huddled together waiting for the sunshine to warm their souls. It’s magic to see them fluttering about at Natural Bridges in Santa Cruz before they make their journey onwards. #californiastateparks #wildlifephotography #photography #monarchbutterflies #travelohotography
December 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Ano Nuevo State Park, Santa Mateo County, #California USA

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November 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM
May 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
This is one of the reasons I love living in San Benito County.
#birds
#birding
#birdwatching
#wildlife
#NPS
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#sanbenitocounty
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Birding Haven, Part 2 | BenitoLink
Birding Haven, Part 2
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July 8, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Russian Gulch State Park.
Mendocino Coast, California.
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August 1, 2026 at 11:27 PM
I don't know whether they are agates or not, but I found a lot of pretty rocks at Agate Beach
#CaliforniaStateParks #hiking
#photography #blueskyartshow
June 26, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Need some pointers on how to take great photos when you're outdoors?

Read photographer Matt Chesebrough's full guide to responsible park photography at calparks.org/blog and enter the contest at calparks.org/photocontest.

📸:Matt Chesebrough

#CalParksPhotoContest #CaliforniaStateParks
September 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM
ICYMI... Here’s your September E-News Recap
This September brought a lot to California’s state parks. Read the full stories by visiting:

calparks.org/enews

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September 25, 2026 at 6:02 PM
May 8, 2025 at 1:34 AM
THE PHOTO CONTEST SUBMISSION DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED!⏳📸

The 2026 California State Parks Foundation Photo Contest closes September 30 at 11:59 p.m. Enter now at calparks.org/photocontest

#CalParksPhotoContest #CaliforniaStateParks
September 21, 2026 at 5:10 PM
A Giant Hairy Scorpion in Anza-Borrego State Park (California) under white light and then UV light.
#scorpions #arthropods #arachnids #scorpiones #animals #nature #californiastateparks #california #photography
February 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
It's important to know where to look for information when a wildfire occurs. Read our blog to get the full list of resources.

https://ow.ly/xxWW50ZPkJz

Photo By: David Pierce

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September 18, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Van Damme State Park.
Mendocino Coast.
Little River, California.
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August 1, 2026 at 11:23 PM