About the McArthur~Burney Falls Interpretive Association

The  McArthur Burney Falls Interpretive Association (MBFIA) is an  all-volunteer non-profit education organization that provides assistance  and funding for activities which enhance the quality of visits to  the parks...Castle Crags State Park, McArthur Burney Falls Memorial State Park and  Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park.  The association was founded in 1984  to promote greater appreciation of the cultural and natural history of  the area. 

MBFIA raises funds to support educational and  interpretive activities at the parks, including interpretive personnel  and a printed Visitor Guide provided free to visitors.  MBFIA manages  the Visitor Center Funds are raised through the sale of firewood,  advertising in the Visitor Guides, the operation of the Visitor Center  gift shop, and most importantly---donations from friends and visitors  like you.

Members of the MBFIA Board

Jim Sacson,  President
Mark Downie, Vice President
Ann Sacson, Secretary
Jaci White, Treasurer
Bob Boyce, Webmaster                                                       
Alice Hoveman, Member
Bill McSweeney, Member

Jill Overbaugh, Member
Jim Sacson, Board Member
Tom Stockton, Board Member

We  are actively seeking a person to act as assistant to the treasurer, in training now to become the MBFIA Treasurer in FY2026. We would also like to add someone to serve as a liaison with Castle Crags State Park. If  interested, please contact Bob Boyce at: webmaster@burneyfallspark.org.  The volunteer board member’s primary function is to serve as a park  advocate and will attend, either in person or via video conferencing,  monthly board meetings.  The incumbent will work with park staff and other park  volunteers to help achieve a quality visitor experience.  Please contact  MBFIA Webmaster Bob Boyce at: webmaster@burneyfallspark.org. 

3rd Wednesday each month at 11:00 AM
VIA Zoom and at Burney Falls Park Visitor Center.  

For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, we ask that all visitors abide by our park rules and regulations. These include guidelines for pets, trash disposal, and more. Please help us keep Castle Crags State Park Park clean and beautiful for generations to come.

Want to get involved in helping to maintain and improve Castle Crags State Park Park? We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities, from trail maintenance to event planning. Contact us to learn more and get involved today.