Upcoming Events

First Day Hike

Thursday 01/01/2026 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM

The tradition continues:
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park to hold
Eleventh Annual New Year’s Day Hikes as part of the National “First Day Hike” Program

Join us on New Year’s Day beginning at noon for the annual “First Day Hike” at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park. The hike is part of America's State Parks First Day Hikes program. The nationwide First Day Hikes program offers individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year by taking a healthy hike on January 1st at a state park close to home. 

Participants can choose between two routes. The first hike will be a leisurely trip to the end of the Dawa Qanoq’ana trail. (Formerly known as the McVicar trail, “Dawa Qanoq’ana” means “south way in front of me” in the Pomo language.) This hike will go from the parking lot to the shores of Clear Lake across from Indian Island. This is a round-trip of about 7½ miles of mainly flat terrain, with the first about .3 miles being accessible. This hike should take about 3 hours, depending on how many times we stop to admire what we see along the way.   

The second shorter hike covers a 3½-mile loop over the Cache Creek, Marsh and Ridge trails, with the first about .5 miles being accessible. This hike should take about 2 hrs. 

Hikers will experience grasslands, oak woodlands, willow and cottonwood riparian habitats, and the tule marsh habitat of the Anderson Marsh Natural Preserve and may encounter a variety of migrating and resident birds and other wildlife.

The New Year’s Day hikes will be led by State Parks Interpreters and volunteer Docents associated with the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association (AMIA).  The yearly event offers a wonderful opportunity to begin the New Year right by getting outside, enjoying nature and welcoming the New Year with friends and family on January 1.

Both hikes begin at 12:00 noon. Children of all ages are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Hikers should bring water and snacks, binoculars if they have them, and a hat for protection against the weather. Sturdy shoes that can handle a little mud are recommended. Participants on both hikes are welcome to walk part way and make an early return at their own pace.

No dogs are allowed on the trails, which pass through the Anderson Marsh Natural Preserve. Heavy rain will cancel the hikes.

Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located on Hwy 53, between Lower Lake and the City of Clearlake.

 

 

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Location Information

Anderson Marsh State Historic Park

Event Cost: FREE!
No pre-registration is required. Please meet at the location and date/time shown above.

Nature Walk

Saturday 02/14/2026 8:30 AM

In 2026, monthly Guided Nature walks will be held on the second Saturday of each month, except for January and December. The Guided Walks are led by volunteer State Parks Docents and provide an opportunity to observe wildlife at the park and learn about their natural habitat, as well as to learn about the natural and cultural history and geology of the area.

Tours of the interior of the historic Anderson Ranch House have been temporarily suspended while renovation work proceeds on the building.

Walks begin at 8:30am. Meet in the parking lot at 8:15am for an opportunity to observe the birds and other wildlife found in the picnic area. The walks take between 1½ and 3 hours, depending on the route taken. Steady rain will cancel the walk. Dogs are not allowed on the park trails.

For more information, please call 707.995.2658 or email info@andersonmarsh.org.

For more information, please visit: Information about the nature walks.
Location Information

The park is located in Lake County at the southeast corner of Clear Lake, the largest natural lake completely within the borders of California and the oldest lake in North America. The park entrance is between Lower Lake and the City of Clearlake on Highway 53.

Event Cost: FREE!
No pre-registration is required. Please meet at the location and date/time shown above.

Nature Walk

Saturday 03/14/2026 8:30 AM

In 2024, monthly Guided Nature walks will be held on the second Saturday of each month, except for January, July and December. The Guided Walks are led by volunteer State Parks Docents and provide an opportunity to observe wildlife at the park and learn about their natural habitat, as well as to learn about the natural and cultural history and geology of the area.

Tours of the interior of the historic Anderson Ranch House have been temporarily suspended while renovation work proceeds on the building.

Walks begin at 8:30am. Meet in the parking lot at 8:15am for an opportunity to observe the birds and other wildlife found in the picnic area. The walks take between 1½ and 3 hours, depending on the route taken. Steady rain will cancel the walk. Dogs are not allowed on the park trails.

For more information, please call 707.995.2658 or email info@andersonmarsh.org.

For more information, please visit: Information about the nature walks.
Location Information

The park is located in Lake County at the southeast corner of Clear Lake, the largest natural lake completely within the borders of California and the oldest lake in North America. The park entrance is between Lower Lake and the City of Clearlake on Highway 53.

Event Cost: FREE!
No pre-registration is required. Please meet at the location and date/time shown above.