Bidwell Park

Come explore Chico, California's Bidwell Park! Stretching from the heart of Chico into the foothills of the southern Cascades, it encompasses over 3,600 acres of trails, rock formations, groves, fields, and swimming holes. Paul Belz explores this diverse landscape through conversations with notable and knowledgeable friends of Bidwell Park. Join in as they share their insights on its history, geology, ecology, wildlife, and the controversies that have shaped the development of Chico's "crown jewel."