From the quarry

News, recaps, and dispatches.

Seasonal updates, festival recaps, dive reports, and tips for making the most of your visit.

News, recaps, and dispatches. — sunset over the Nelson Ledges quarry
Seasonal

Opening weekend 2026

What to expect at the gate Memorial Day weekend — swim hours, parking, and the forecast.

News, recaps, and dispatches. — a summer music festival at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
Festival Recap

Grateful Fest 2025 in pictures

Four days, seven bands, one spring-fed quarry. Highlights from last summer's flagship weekend.

News, recaps, and dispatches. — scuba diving in the Nelson Ledges quarry
Dive Report

Visibility is back at 15ft

Early-season dive update: water is clearer than it's been in years thanks to a dry spring.

News, recaps, and dispatches. — primitive camping at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
Tips

Packing list: family camping weekend

What we recommend bringing for a two-night primitive stay with kids.

News, recaps, and dispatches. — the spring-fed swimming quarry at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
Tips

First swim of the season

Water temps, the 70°F rule, and how lifeguards decide when to call cliff jumping.

News, recaps, and dispatches. — an archival photo from the history of Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
Seasonal

Fifty-year flashback: 1974

From the archives: photos and stories from the park's third season.

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