A free history walk at Mendocino Headlands State Park on June 10 will celebrate the area's diverse heritage and the preservation efforts of Emmy Lou Packard. - The hike, led by State Parks interpreter Anica Williams, covers a 1-mile loop and explores the history of the Northern Pomo, lumbermen, Chinese community, and the Back-to-the-Land movement.
- Packard's work ensured public access to the bluffs over 50 years ago, commemorated by a plaque near Mendocino Village. - The event is part of California State Parks Week, highlighting the state park system's diversity.
This informational walk offers a unique glimpse into the cultural and natural history of the Mendocino coast.