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Gerbera-N-Go Returns!
Wildfire Recovery
Park officials have provided a look into what Big Basin is like now with 3D tours.
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NEW!! The Fall Creek Unit of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is now fully open! Check out the reopened trails for your next hike!
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New for spring! Extended hours at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Visit "Your State Park Downtown" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to Monday.
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Open house events return to Castro Adobe State Historic Park in Watsonville. Registration for the June 18 tours will open soon.
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Tribute Tables are an amazing way to honor a loved one with a meaningful, lasting gift while improving infrastructure in local parks.
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Find treasures at our @seacliffstatebeach Deck Sale! Last season’s merchandise, imperfect items and sample products all must go. Shop today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Thursday and Friday) to get great deals on nature- and park-themed gifts.
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"The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature." - Joseph Campbell
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Happy World Otter Day! The Elkhorn Slough is home to a resident population of up to 150 Southern Sea Otters, and is thought to be at carrying capacity for this important species. This is a remarkable achievement by all the dedicated conservationists committed to the preservation of this once nearly extinct species.
Book your Elkhorn Slough Safari today and learn all about Sea Otters while viewing them in the wild.
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Kick off the beginning of summer with the return of Little Rangers, Junior Rangers, and campfire programs this weekend!
Are you between the ages of 3 and 6? Come join Little Rangers! You are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Smiles, laughter, and good times abound at this program, and it’s a fantastic way to spend some time in the park! See the link above to register.
If you are between the ages of 7 and 12 and enjoy being outdoors, playing games, learning about local wildlife or just love having fun, then Junior Rangers is the program for you! You can pre-register online (see link above). At Seacliff, meet at the covered picnic tables next to the visitor center. At New Brighton, meet at the campfire center.
Looking for something fun to do with the whole family on Saturday nights? Come to a campfire program at the New Brighton campground on Saturday nights! The program begins at 7 PM and s'mores will be provided!
#summertime#smores#jrrangers#thatsmypark#getoutside#learning
Kick off the beginning of summer with the return of Junior Rangers and campfire programs this weekend!
If you are between the ages of 7 and 12 and enjoy being outdoors, playing games, learning about local wildlife or just love having fun, then Junior Rangers is the program for you! You can pre-register online at https://SantaCruzStateParks.as.me/jrrangers. The program runs 3 PM - 4 PM and meet at the Sunset State Beach campfire center.
Looking for something fun to do with the whole family on Friday or Saturday nights? Come to a campfire program at Manresa Uplands campground on Friday nights and/or one at the Sunset State Beach campground on Saturday nights. The campfire begins at 7 PM and s'mores will be provided. Both programs meet at the respective campfire centers.
#summertime#smores#jrrangers#thatsmypark#getoutside#learning
