Upcoming Events
Upcoming events
Opt-Outside for Green Friday
Green Friday is a celebration that takes place the day after Thanksgiving, as an alternative to the consumer-driven Black Friday. It encourages people to spend time outdoors in nature, while also getting some exercise. Bothe-Napa Valley State Park is one such place where people can take part in this movement. By mentioning the code “GREEN FRIDAY” at the entrance kiosk, visitors can get a 50% discount on day-use entry fees.
Old Mill Holidays
Join us for a festive morning of holiday crafts at the Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park!
As folk music and carols fill the air and hot apple cider simmers on the wood-burning stove, children will delight in crafting letters to Santa using quill pens and sealing them with wax. Families can create beautiful wreaths and garlands from rosemary, fir, and toyon berries to adorn their homes. The sweet scent of clove-studded citrus wafts from the pomander station, while icing and sprinkles bring gingerbread men to life at the cookie decorating table. Guests can also make strung cranberry and popcorn decorations, woven wheat ornaments, and cut paper snowflakes for the tree.
This annual tradition is a family favorite, so invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join in the fun!
Activities Include:
Cookie decorating
Paper snowflake ornaments
Calligraphy
Rosemary wreaths
Strung popcorn and cranberries
Lemon and clove pomanders
Woven wheat ornaments
Demonstrations and Tours:
Milling demonstrations & Tours of the historic mill
Fiber Arts such as spinning, lacemaking, loom weaving, and knitting demonstrations
Admission: $5 (free for children 2 and under)
We’re also looking for volunteers to help with Old Mill Days and Old Mill Holidays! If you’re interested in meeting fellow volunteers and supporting these family-friendly events, we’d love to have you on board. Fill out our volunteer form here or email jessica@ncrposd.org.
Dive into the holiday spirit and celebrate with us! 🎄
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
Location: Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park
3369 St. Helena Hwy, Saint Helena, CA, 94574
Phone: 707-963-2236
EcoFitness Hike
Do you love fitness and the beautiful outdoors? Join fitness instructor Kerry Brackett for a great hike/workout through lovely Bothe State Park. This one-hour class will be held on the second Saturday of each month at 9 AM. As we hike through the redwoods, Kerry will offer a variety of exercises to work the whole body! She will finish with additional core exercises and stretches.
This class will be complementary to NVSP members and a $10 day use/parking fee for non-members.
Honering Veterans Day
In honor of Veterans Day, we invite all active and reserve military personnel to enjoy a day of free admission at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. This special recognition is our way of expressing gratitude for the sacrifices made by those who have served our country. Spend the day exploring the park’s stunning landscapes, serene trails, and vibrant ecosystems.
EcoFitness Hike
Do you love fitness and the beautiful outdoors? Join fitness instructor Kerry Brackett for a great hike/workout through lovely Bothe State Park. This one-hour class will be held on the second Saturday of each month at 9 AM. As we hike through the redwoods, Kerry will offer a variety of exercises to work the whole body! She will finish with additional core exercises and stretches.
This class will be complementary to NVSP members and a $10 day use/parking fee for non-members.
Napa Valley Fall Wine Country Trail Run Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
Join Enviro Sports for the 32nd Annual Napa Fall Wine Country Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K.
Babbling streams will be your soundtrack as you challenge yourself on the lush single-track within Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. The course is a bit challenging with the hills, streams and rocks - which makes it all the more exciting and rewarding. This state park is a local treasure that is untapped by tourists and located just minutes from the area's great restaurants and wineries. The event is limited to 300 participants and sells out every year so don't wait too long to register! Register Here.
Old Mill Days
At the Old Mill Days event, visitors can participate in traditional farm chores, such as corn husking, wheat threshing, butter making, and apple pressing, as well as watch artisans showcase their craft, including blacksmithing and lace making. The event also features period-correct clothing worn by mill docents. Admission is $5 per person, and children under 2 are free.
EcoFitness Hike
Do you love fitness and the beautiful outdoors? Join fitness instructor Kerry Brackett for a great hike/workout through lovely Bothe State Park. This one-hour class will be held on the second Saturday of each month, beginning April 13th at 9 am. As we hike through the redwoods, Kerry will offer a variety of exercises to work the whole body! She will finish with additional core exercises and stretches.
This class will be complementary to NVSP members and a $10 day use/parking fee for non-members.
2024 Harvest Dinner & Live Auction
The Napa Valley State Parks Association welcomes you to our annual Bale Grist Mill Harvest Dinner and Live Auction. The event promises to be an enchanting night filled with live music, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live auction bidding, and a delicious dinner catered by Elaine Bell. You’re invited to attend and support the association’s efforts to preserve and maintain the beautiful state parks located in Napa Valley.
EcoFitness Hikes
Do you love fitness and the beautiful outdoors? Join fitness instructor Kerry Brackett for a great hike/workout through lovely Bothe State Park. This one-hour class will be held on the second Saturday of each month, beginning April 13th at 9 am. As we hike through the redwoods, Kerry will offer a variety of exercises to work the whole body! She will finish with additional core exercises and stretches.
This class will be complementary to NVSP members and a $10 day use/parking fee for non-members.
Online Auction
Bid big and bid often and help us support our State Parks in Napa County. Your support means the protection, preservation and enhancement of our 175 year old Bale Grist Mill, fire recovery efforts for Bothe-Napa Valley and Robert Louis Stevenson Parks and enhanced trails and outdoor programming!
Junior Rangers
The Junior Rangers explore park history and nature through outdoor adventures with park staff. They will participate in a short hike learning about the native flora and fauna and then participate in an environmental science activity. Junior Rangers will earn their California State Parks Junior Ranger Badge for Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. While the program is designed for ages 7-12, younger and older children may also participate. Junior Rangers meet every Saturday at 10 AM in the campground at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park throughout Memorial Day-Labor Day weekends.
Community Outdoor Wellness Session
Join Napa Park RX at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park this Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM for a Community Outdoor Wellness Session! We're excited to celebrate the final stop on the Napa StoryWalk route with a fun-filled morning of free activities, healthy recipe tastings, and food distribution.
Partner activities include:
Napa StoryWalk with First 5 Napa County and Friends of the Napa Open Space District
Games with Self-Sufficiency
Everybody Loves Line Dancing with Innovative Health Solution
California Climate Action Corps
Recipe Tasting with CalFresh Healthy Living
Únase a nosotros este sábado de 10:00 AM a 12:30 PM en el Parque Estatal Bothe-Napa Valley para una Sesión Comunitaria de Bienestar al Aire Libre- Vámonos Afuera con Amor y Sonrisas! Celebre con nosotros la última parada de la ruta de Napa StoryWalk y disfrute de actividades gratuitas, degustación de recetas saludables, y distribución de alimentos.
Las actividades de los socios incluyen:
Napa StoryWalk con First 5 de Napa County y el Distrito Regional de Espacios Abiertos de Napa
Degustación de recetas CalFresh Healthy Living
Juegos con Autosuficiencia (Napa County, Self-Sufficiency)
A todo el mundo le encanta el baile en línea con Innovative Health Solutions
Junior Rangers
The Junior Rangers explore park history and nature through outdoor adventures with park staff. They will participate in a short hike learning about the native flora and fauna and then participate in an environmental science activity. Junior Rangers will earn their California State Parks Junior Ranger Badge for Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. While the program is designed for ages 7-12, younger and older children may also participate. Junior Rangers meet every Saturday at 10 AM in the campground at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park throughout Memorial Day-Labor Day weekends.
EcoFitness Hike
Do you love fitness and the beautiful outdoors? Join fitness instructor Kerry Brackett for a great hike/workout through lovely Bothe State Park. This one-hour class will be held on the second Saturday of each month, beginning April 13th at 9 am. As we hike through the redwoods, Kerry will offer a variety of exercises to work the whole body! She will finish with additional core exercises and stretches.
This class will be complementary to NVSP members and a $10 day use/parking fee for non-members.
Special Upcoming EcoFitness Hikes will be held on August 17th for the Vine Trail Opening Day & August 24th for the Park RX Community Wellness Session, in addition to the regular monthly second Saturday hike.
Napa StoryWalk®
Join us on this outdoor reading adventure!
Join us for the third annual Napa StoryWalk® in four of our most popular Napa County parks this summer! Show your library card at the front kiosk and let park staff know you’re there to visit the Napa StoryWalk® and we’ll waive the day use fees for your visit.
¡Únase a nosotres en esta aventura de lectura al aire libre!
¡Únase a nosotres para el tercer Napa StoryWalk® anual en cuatro de nuestros parques más populares del condado de Napa este verano! ¡Pronto se publicarán más detalles sobre el evento inaugural en Skyline Park! Muestra tu tarjeta de la biblioteca en el quiosco principal y dile al personal del parque que vienes a visitar el Napa StoryWalk®, ¡y te eximiremos de las tarifas de uso del parque!
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toryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for families to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. We’ve created a living art installation and placed pages from the book Call Me Tree, authored by Maya Christina Gonzalez along a walking path in your favorite parks to help kids get outside to enjoy nature and reading together. Take a walk and enjoy the park, the outdoors, and this wonderful book about the annual migration of monarch butterflies.
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StoryWalk® es una forma innovadora y agradable para que las familias disfruten de la lectura y del aire libre al mismo tiempo. Creamos una instalación de arte viviente y colocamos páginas del libro Llámame árbol, escrito por Maya Christina González, a lo largo de un sendero para caminar en sus parques favoritos para ayudar a los niños a salir a disfrutar de la naturaleza y leer juntos. Dé un paseo y disfrute del parque, del aire libre y este maravilloso libro sobre la migración anual de las mariposas monarca.
Junior Rangers
The Junior Rangers Program offers children a unique opportunity to explore the history and natural beauty of Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. Guided by park staff, participants embark on a short hike where they will learn about the park's native plants and animals. Following the hike, Junior Rangers will engage in a hands-on environmental science activity, deepening their understanding of the natural world. Upon completing the program, they will proudly earn their California State Parks Junior Ranger Badge for Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. While the program is specially designed for ages 7-12, children of all ages are welcome to join in the fun. Junior Rangers meet every Saturday at 10 AM in the campground at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
EcoFitness Hikes
Do you love fitness and the beautiful outdoors? Join fitness instructor Kerry Brackett for a great hike/workout through lovely Bothe State Park. This one-hour class will be held on the second Saturday of each month, beginning April 13th at 9 am. As we hike through the redwoods, Kerry will offer a variety of exercises to work the whole body! She will finish with additional core exercises and stretches.
Special Upcoming EcoFitness Hikes will be held on August 17th for the Vine Trail Opening Day & August 24th for the Park RX Community Wellness Session, in addition to the regular monthly second Saturday hike.
This class will be complementary to NVSP members and a $10 day use/parking fee for non-members.
Vine Trail Grand Opening St. Helena to Calistoga
Join us on August 17th for a community opening day celebration for the newest Napa Valley Vine Trail section, which runs from St. Helena to Calistoga. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet-up rides will depart from Twomey Winery throughout the morning. At Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, there will be a variety of activities to enjoy throughout the day. We will have a food tru, and the pool will have extended hours so participants in the vine trail opening can take a refreshing swim. Join us for an Introduction to Bothe & Nature Hike at 9 a.m. to explore our beautiful trails, or bring the kids to the Junior Rangers program at 10 a.m. While you're at the park, be sure to stop by the Visitor Center to explore the museum and gift shop and treat yourself to some ice cream!
Junior Rangers
The Junior Rangers explore park history and nature through outdoor adventures with park staff. They will participate in a short hike learning about the native flora and fauna and then participate in an environmental science activity. Junior Rangers will earn their California State Parks Junior Ranger Badge for Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. While the program is designed for ages 7-12, younger and older children may also participate. Junior Rangers meet every Saturday at 10 AM in the campground at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park throughout Memorial Day-Labor Day weekends.
EcoFitness Hike
Do you love fitness and the beautiful outdoors? Join fitness instructor Kerry Brackett for a great hike/workout through lovely Bothe State Park. This one-hour class will be held on the second Saturday of each month, beginning April 13th at 9 am. As we hike through the redwoods, Kerry will offer a variety of exercises to work the whole body! She will finish with additional core exercises and stretches.
Special Upcoming EcoFitness Hikes will be held on August 17th for the Vine Trail Opening Day & August 24th for the Park RX Community Wellness Session, in addition to the regular monthly second Saturday hike.
This class will be complementary to NVSP members and a $10 day use/parking fee for non-members.
Understanding Fire Resilience - Hike at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
Come and learn about California State Parks’ efforts to keep our forests healthier and the surrounding community safer.
Since the Glass Fire of 2020, California State Parks, partnering with other agencies, has conducted fuel reduction efforts within Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. Come hear from a California State Parks Environmental Scientist as they discuss their role and careful use of fire and fuel management within state parks.
The route for this hike will be 2 miles or less with a moderate incline.
Entry fees will be waived for participants registered on the sign-up page. https://forms.gle/vB4VfQqwi72uachJA
Where to start? To find the start location, check in at the entrance kiosk and you will be directed to the Visitor Center parking area and meeting location for the hike.
Rejuvenating Fitness Hike at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
Join us at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park for a rejuvenating fitness hike on Thursday, June 13th, at 10:00 am, covering three miles at a moderate pace. This guided hike will include designated stops for stretching, interpretation, and moments of meditation amidst nature's serene backdrop. Discover the numerous benefits of nature-based wellness and explore various options to enhance your overall well-being.
Entry fees will be waived for participants registered on the sign-up page. https://forms.gle/vB4VfQqwi72uachJA
Where to start? Participants can check in at the entrance kiosk and will be directed to the meeting location at the Redwood Trailhead parking area.
EcoFitness Hikes
Do you love fitness and the beautiful outdoors? Join fitness instructor Kerry Brackett for a great hike/workout through lovely Bothe State Park. This one-hour class will be held on the second Saturday of each month, beginning April 13th at 9 am. As we hike through the redwoods, Kerry will offer a variety of exercises to work the whole body! She will finish with additional core exercises and stretches.
This class will be complementary to NVSP members and a $10 day use/parking fee for non-members. There is a max of 20 per class, so make sure to sign up and hold your spot!