SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom are reminding Californians to download a free Historian Passport and explore the largest and most diverse state park system in the country.

Governor Newsom, First Partner Siebel Newsom, and their children explore the giant sequoias of Calaveras Big Trees State Park.

Since Governor Newsom and the First Partner’s announcement two weeks ago of a special free pass to California’s state historic parks, more than 360,000 people have downloaded the free Historian Passport. Additionally, other efforts to expand access to California State Parks recently reached major milestones:

● More than 100,000 downloads of the free California State Parks pass for fourth graders over the life of the program.

●Ongoing funding in the state budget for the California State Library Parks Pass.

Created during the Newsom administration to expand access to California’s 280 state parks (and growing) — these free park passes are a cornerstone of the Outdoors for All initiative, Governor Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s commitment to equitable park access, ensuring all Californians can enjoy the physical, mental, and social benefits of being in nature.

Championed by and in partnership with the First Partner and the California Natural Resources Agency, the free California State Park Adventure Pass recently surpassed 100,000 downloads since its launch in 2021. The pass has empowered students from every county in California and their families to visit 54 iconic participating state parks. (Photo source: California Governor newsroom)