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Big Basin and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Parks INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF STEWARDS Photo by Bill Rhoades Our Mission Our mission is to welcome and inspire the next generation of stewards of Big Basin and Henry Cowell by connecting people with our redwoods state parks and the natural wonders they contain. Ongoing programs and special projects funded by Mountain Parks Foundationserve 2 million park visitors annually including hundreds of school groups who participate in onsite curriculumbased educational experiences. We partner with the community to invest in educational experiences that inspire protection of the redwoods state parks in our area. We also help support the maintenance of 150 miles of park trails and the stewarding of more than 23000 acres of forest.