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Between San Francisco and Modesto is a scenic wildlife refuge with river views, wetland hiking, and birding

For a trek through gorgeous wetlands with plenty of opportunities for birdwatching, this protected wildlife refuge in ...
Reuters

San Joaquin River Parkway Marks 40-Year Milestone as Longstanding Conservation Effort Nears a Defining Phase

SAN JOAQUIN, CA, April 16, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- The San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, opens new tab marks 40 years of progress in its effort to preserve and restore land along the San ...
Oakdale Leader

Newest state park outside Modesto is restored floodplain

Looking for a low-key place to explore the San Joaquin Valley in its natural state complete with hiking trails — most that are suitable for mountain bikes — as well as picnic areas? The Dos Rios State ...
Manteca Bulletin

DOS RIOS STATE PARK

Looking for a low-key place to explore the San Joaquin Valley in its natural state complete with hiking trails — most that ...

How California’s solar farms are helping save the endangered San Joaquin kit fox: Inside the surprising conservation success giving one of America’s rarest foxes a fighting ...

Massive solar farms in Central California are now protecting endangered San Joaquin kit foxes. These projects offer safe havens, reducing predation risks for the small mammals. Carefully designed ...