The long-contested name of a popular Northern California state park steeped in a violent history has been permanently changed. Located near the craggy seaside cliffs of Trinidad, Calif., Patrick’s ...

The decision came after hearing testimony from Yurok tribal leaders about the cultural importance of the site. EUREKA — California parks authorities voted Thursday to rename a popular park in Northern ...

MANDATORY WATER RESTRICTIONS. A STATE PARK JUST NORTH OF EUREKA IS GETTING A NEW NA.ME PATRICK’S POINT STATE PARK, HAS BEEN RENAMED TO SUE-MEG. STATE PARK. THE PARKS COMMISSION SAYS WNE -- THE NEW ...

The California State Parks and Recreation Commission voted Thursday to rename Patrick’s Point State Park to its Indigenous Yurok Tribe name, “Sue-meg.” The commission’s historic decision marks the ...

Patrick's Point State Park in Humboldt County has been renamed Sue-meg for the Yoruk tribe of indigenous people who inhabited teh area before homestader Patrick Beegan claimed land there.

The following is a press release from California State Parks: California State Parks is seeking public feedback on a proposal to change the name of Patrick’s Point State Park in Humboldt County to Sue ...