KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The 56th quilt block on the Lake County Quilt Trail is located at the Clear Lake State Park, 5300 Soda Bay Road in Kelseyville.

President of the Clear Lake State Park Interpretive Association Madelene Lyon spearheaded this special project to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the California State Park System.

The traditional quilt designs of bear paw and flying geese were used in the block along with the blues of the Pacific and golds of our rolling hills.

The California grizzly bear, symbol on our state flag, was designated as the official state animal of California in 1953.

The Clear Lake State Park was established in the 1940s as a result of the donation of land by Nellie Dorn.

The Clear Lake State Park crew worked quickly and cooperatively to mount the quilt block on the building at the front gate which serves as the office.

Visitors may enjoy viewing the block by car and may even spend time in our lovely park to view our natural California environment for a minimal fee.

The Lake County Quilt Trail is an agricultural and tourism project designed to promote community pride.

The 8-foot by 8-foot quilt block was drawn and painted by the Lake County Quilt Trail team, a group of dedicated quilters, graphic artists, painters, writers, carpenters and a videographer.

For more information about the Lake County Quilt Trail visit www.lakecountyquilttrail.com or go to https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lake-County-Quilt-Trail/187014251326163 .