In partnership with California State Parks and the Nevada County Library, the monthly Sierra Speaker Series connects folks to the rich cultural and natural history of the area. Join us at Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center to learn and engage! Doors open at 5pm with presentation to follow at 5:30 pm. In 1841, the […]
The 7th Annual Hike for Hope unites our community to honor the lives lost to suicide and support those struggling. This meaningful 3.2-mile scenic hike goes through Donner Memorial State Park, fostering connection, reflection, and collective action for mental health and suicide prevention. Funds raised stay local, supporting Hope Squad school programming, community outreach, training, […]
In partnership with California State Parks and the Nevada County Library, the monthly Sierra Speaker Series connects folks to the rich cultural and natural history of the area. Sugar pine is known as the King of Pines for its size and the beauty of its giant pine cones. Sugar pines used to comprise about 25% […]
Legacy Day returns at Donner Memorial State Park for its fourth annual celebration of the land’s legacy, its cultural and natural history, and the people who inhabited the land. Bring the family for this free event and enjoy live music, food truck, historical half-mile tours, wagon rides, children’s activities, visiting exhibitors, and a riveting talk […]
Weather and snowpack conditions during the winter of 1846-47 are critical to understanding the narrative of the Donner tragedy. Periods of heavy snow overwhelmed starving pioneers in the mountains while Pacific rainstorms flooded lowlands and stymied rescue efforts. This unique analysis looks at real-time weather observations from American warships, eyewitness accounts from on-the-ground personnel, as […]
The History Expeditions team is back in the field with another expedition, retracing the route of a breakout group from the Stephens-Townsend-Murphy who traveled from Donner Lake to Sutter’s Fort in November 1844. Fresh off the 120-mile trail, the Expedition members will be here to share the story and tales of their expedition experience. The […]
Join The Speedy Foundation for the 6th Annual Hike for Hope Sunday, June 22, 2025 | Donner Memorial State Park, Truckee Create or join a hiking team today and be part of a powerful day of community, remembrance, and support. Since 2020, Hike for Hope has served as a journey of remembrance and a hike […]
In partnership with California State Parks and the Nevada County Library, the monthly Sierra Speaker Series connects folks to the rich cultural and natural history of the area. Join us at Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center to learn and engage! The presentation is to follow at 4 pm. Admission is a suggested $5 donation. […]
Legacy Day returns at Donner Memorial State Park for its third-ever annual celebration of the land’s legacy, its cultural and natural history, and the people that inhabited the land. Bring the family for this free event and enjoy live music , Big Blue Q food truck, historical half-mile tours, children’s activities, visiting exhibitors, and a […]
