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California now offers free passes to state historic parks (just don’t miss the deadline)
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Sarah Wright | KQED , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A photo from Sonoma State Historic Park shows historical buildings, giving a glimpse of what can be seen at these sites.
In California, a special offer is available for visitors to certain parks. The state is providing free access to these locations. A photo from Sonoma State Historic Park shows historical buildings, giving a glimpse of what can be seen at these sites.
This park is one of many that are part of the offer. Further information about the free passes and the parks that are included can be found through local news sources, such as LAist. The offer is related to a significant anniversary and a historic celebration, but details are limited.
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Category: parks Published: June 22, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In California, a special offer is available for visitors to certain parks. The state is providing free access to these locations. A photo from Sonoma State Historic Park shows historical buildings…
When was this published? This article was first published on June 22, 2026 by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) and curated for The Los Angeles readers.
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