From Big Basin Redwoods State Park to Little Basin; 150 Years of California State Parks

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Boulder Creek, CA (PRWEB) January 24, 2014

The small town of Boulder Creek in the Santa Cruz Mountains is home of the oldest and Newest California State Park Big Basin and Little Basin.

One hundred and fifty years ago on June 30, 1964 Abraham Lincoln signed a bill to protect Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove on In this bill it was stated the land was “'upon the express condition that the premises shall be held for public use, resort, and recreation, and shall be inalienable for all time.” This bill created America’s first state park and made way for Yosemite to be addition to the National Park system in 1916.

In 1902, Big Basin Redwood State Park was added to this system as the first official California State Park. Big Basin located in the Santa Cruz Mountains is home to 18,000 acres of old growth redwood forest has over 80 miles of hiking trails.

Since the creation of the Big Basin Redwood States Park, over 279 other parks have been added to the system. The State Park system contains more than 1.4 million acres of California Land. Including 280 miles of coastline, 625 miles of lake and river frontage, it contains over 15,000 campsites and 3,000 miles of hiking biking and equestrian trails.

In 2011, the last addition to the California state park system was Little Basin. Little Basin, once a retreat and campground for Hewlett Packard employees, is a 534-acre California State Parks campground that was recently added to Big Basin Redwoods State Park though a donation by the Peninsula Open Space Trust and Sempervirens Fund. Little Basin is run by the long established non-profit management organization United Camps, Conferences, and Retreats (UCCR).

Home of the Web Of Life Field School, an outdoor science school serving 2,800 students annually, Little Basin is open year round to campers and large group rentals.

To celebrate 150 years of land protection, check out the State Parks 150 Anniversary Website. To find out more about Little Basin, check out their website at http://www.LittleBasin.org.

ABOUT LITTLE BASIN
Little Basin - previously the private retreat for Hewlett Packard - is a new addition to Big Basin Redwoods State Park through a partnership with the Sempervirens Fund and Peninsula Open Space Trust.

The Web of Life Field (WOLF) School is an environmental education organization providing outdoor education experiences for students and teachers since 1989 at our Northern California campuses.

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Washington State Kitchen and Bath Becomes an Xactimate Contractor for Fire and Flood Restorations and Will Pay Sales Tax For Customers Through February

Seattle, Washington –

January 23, 2014 (PRWEB) January 24, 2014 -- Washington State Kitchen and Bath is proud to announce its new affiliation with Xactimate, an estimating tool that includes desktop, online, and mobile platforms. WSKB is now a certified, recommended Xactimate contractor and can help customers who have suffered both fire and flood damage rebuild quickly and cost effectively. Most insurance companies require that contractors utilize Xactimate software when estimating both the demolition of the disaster as well as the rebuild.

Utilizing an Xactimate Estimator reduces claim cycle time, as Xactimate’s cloud technology will allow WSKB to access information from anywhere – the office, customer’s homes, or other claim locations.

To celebrate it’s new partnership with Xactimate, Washington State Kitchen and Bath is offering a limited time promotion. Through February, the company will pay customers’ sales tax on new purchases. To receive the sales tax promotion, all materials must be purchased and furnished by Washington State Kitchen and Bath from their preferred vendors. Customers cannot supply their own materials. This discount cannot be combined with any other discounts or deferred financing offers.

Washington State Kitchen and Bath has ten years of experience helping customers across Puget Sound realize their remodeling and restoration dreams. WSKB is also a Veteran’s Affairs approved contractor, is certified in mold inspection, and enjoys a top rating on Angie’s List.

About Washington State Kitchen and Bath:
Washington State Kitchen & Bath is fully licensed, bonded and insured as a general contractor and is based in Woodinville, Washington. Because our company is independent and unconnected to a franchise, customers can select from a wider variety of products and services with confidence. Washington State Kitchen and Bath uses only the highest quality materials and ensures that certified installers complete every job. Refreshingly, our business model is based on avoiding high-pressure sales tactics and on earning the respect of every customer. We work hard for our customers, delivering a full spectrum of quality home improvement services on their terms.
With a Better Business Bureau A+ rating and an A rating on Angie’s List, Washington State Kitchen & Bath(WSKB), your premier bathroom, kitchen and home remodeler, is built on honesty and integrity. WSKB is fully licensed, bonded and insured as a general contractor in Washington State.

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