RECREATION AND PLACES OF INTEREST

Outdoor recreation has long played an important part in Californian life, and the state's numerous recreational facilities are heavily used by both visitors and residents. Many of these facilities are found in the national parks, national forests, state parks, municipal parks, and other areas set aside for public use by the federal, state, and local governments. Lumbering, hunting, and fishing are regulated in these areas, many of which serve as preserves for the state's forests, wildlife, and other natural resources.