56K views · 885 reactions | Have you ever visited Hearst Castle in Visit San Simeon?  This legendary roadside attraction was commissioned by media mogul William Randolph Hearst and designed by pioneering architect Julia Morgan.  Today, it’s a California state park where visitors can step back in time to experience the opulent life that Hearst and his guests enjoyed.  SLO CAL | Visit California | Facebook

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4.1K views · 277 reactions | Guide Calleen takes you on an in-depth look at the only painted portrait of WR Hearst in the entire estate. Painted by WRs childhood friend and accomplished artist, Orrin Peck, this painting gives us a glimpse at the young man who was in the process of conquering the media world. Orrin Peck's bond with WR was strong but a lesser known fact was that Peck was also very close to Phoebe Hearst. | Hearst Castle | Facebook

It was an honor to host a special celebration for the 50th anniversary of California State Park’s K9 program! The history and achievements were highlighted as well as some live demonstrations from our K9 teams. To learn more, visit www.parks.ca.gov/k9program | Hearst Castle