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From KQED.

Thank you. From KQED in San Francisco, this is Forum.

I'm Mina Kim.

From coastal beaches to the high Sierra and from

redwood forests to desert sand dunes, California has 280 state parks available to explore and enjoy.

These protected areas offer low-cost ways to scratch that itch for adventure, want to stand at the

base of a stunning waterfall or one of the world's largest trees, or check out amazing wildlife. We'll get recommendations this hour about what state parks to go to and what to do there. And hear from you about your favorite state park. Stay with us. Forum is next. Welcome.

Welcome to Forum. I'm Nina Kim. We know spending time outdoors is good for us, improving both our physical and mental health and our sense of connection to the planet. It allows us to feel the joy of discovery and spurs our

creativity. California, with 280 state parks, is the nation's largest state park system,

encompassing more than a million acres of forests, beaches, meadows, wildlife reserves,

and historic sites.

So why should national parks get all the love?

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