Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Interpretive Association
Groundhog Day History Groundhog Day marks the midway point between the winter solstice and the vernal equinox. It is a derivative from the early Christian holiday of Candlemas Day. The holiday is commemorated when a famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, emerges from his burrow and looks for his shadow. The tradition goes that this day, is …
February 12 2020 CRSPIA Board meeting at the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Visitor's Center
March 11, 2020 CRSPIA Board meeting at the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Visitor's Center
It is with a profound sadness that CRSPIA share the news of Dave Hernandez's passing. Dave was involved in many volunteer activities that involved giving to the Park system, CRSPIA, communities, friends and family. Here in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, he was our Treasurer, past president, Historian of our Park and trails, and the Trail …
April 15, 2020 CRSPIA Board meeting at the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Visitor's Center
Cinco de Mayo is annually observed on May 5. It celebrates the defeat of the French army during the Battle of Puebla (Batalla de Puebla) in Mexico on May 5, 1862. It is not to be confused with Mexico's Independence Day.
Mother's Day in the United States is annually held on the second Sunday of May. It celebrates motherhood and it is a time to appreciate mothers and mother figures. Many people give gifts, cards, flowers, candy, a meal in a restaurant or other treats to their mother and mother figures, including grandmothers, great-grandmothers, stepmothers, and …
May 20, 2020 CRSPIA Board meeting at the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Visitor's Center Please contact president@crspia.org if you would like details of this meeting.
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day and commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day and it is traditionally seen as the start of the summer season.
September 16, 2020 CRSPIA Board meeting at the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Visitor's Center