Donner Memorial State Park

Set up as a memorial to the Donner party stranded in the mountains during the winter of 1846–47, the park today caters to nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. It consists of the Emigrant Trail Museum featuring Donner party artifacts and many other sites of historical interest including the Pioneer Monument and the Murphy family cabin site. Guided nature walks are also offered. The adjacent area boasts hiking trails, a beach, biking trails and fishing zones.