The Yurok Tribe of California’s northern coast celebrated the grand opening of the first tribally operated visitor center within the state park system.
The Chah-pekw O’ Ket’-toh center is located on the banks of the Stone Lagoon next to Redwood National Park. It will teach visitors about the tribe’s connection to the coastal bay, and the hardships faced by indigenous communities.
Rosie Clayburn is the tribal heritage preservation officer for the Yurok Tribe.
“We have so many exhibits," she says....