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along with the Carnegie SVRA trail team. The group meets no less than bi-weekly<br />
to discuss trail and resource project RMAs. The advisory team has proven to be an<br />
excellent outreach source with all visitors.<br />
5.4 On an annual basis, perform activities that enhance the public’s<br />
understanding of the OHMVR Program’s goals and objectives.<br />
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OHMVR Division Outreach and Education staff participated in the 2014 California<br />
State Fair, where State Parks had exhibits that commemorated its 150th anniversary.<br />
The 7,200 square foot exhibit served as a window into California’s 280 state parks<br />
from historic Yosemite Valley, California’s first state park, to modern-day natural<br />
wonders that attract millions of<br />
visitors and supporters from all over<br />
the world. Visitors viewed pictures<br />
and information on various types<br />
of state parks (historic, recreation<br />
areas, beaches, etc.), recreation<br />
opportunities, historical artifacts, and<br />
some of the ways in which State Parks<br />
connects with California’s communities<br />
through youth programs, grants and<br />
loans, and safety and education<br />
campaigns. The OHMVR Division<br />
had several activities such as the ATV Safety Simulator program, the Tread Lightly! ®<br />
Remote-Controlled Jeep ® Trail, Wildlife Discovery Station, and Ride Safe computer<br />
kiosks. OHMVR Division staff made 90,284 total contacts during the 17-day period.<br />
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In 2014, OHMVR Division and Prairie City SVRA environmental scientists presented<br />
a field lecture to the Ecology in Recreation Areas class from CSU Sacramento. The<br />
scientists led a guided hike through the park covering a wide range of the resource<br />
issues found in the SVRA. Topics included water quality and erosion control, trail<br />
restoration projects, and prescribed burn protocols, among others. The students<br />
seemed very interested in the topics and the SVRA and many said they were<br />
interested in returning.<br />
2014 California State Fair – ATV Simulator<br />
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With technologies like virtual reality and the physical web, Hollister Hills SVRA<br />
is providing visitors with relevant information in innovative ways. Virtual reality<br />
exposes the public that may have never visited the park to an immersive park<br />
experience. This technology can be utilized in person or through 360-degree videos<br />
and photos posted on the park’s website and social media. Furthermore, utilizing<br />
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