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Mendocino Headlands History Walk to Honor Emmy Lou Packard and Local Heritage

03 June 2026 06:15

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.

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