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ParkStore Holiday Sale: Last Chance!
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesGet great deals at the Holiday Sale! Shop the Santa Cruz Mission ParkStore for thoughtful holiday gifts, Friday to Sunday, Dec. 2-4. On Saturday, Dec. 3, join us […]
Festivos on the Rancho
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesJoin us at Castro Adobe State Historic Park for an open house event, "Festivos en el Rancho (Holidays at the Rancho)." Located in Larkin Valley, near Watsonville, the two-story […]
Holidays on the Ranch
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesCelebrate the warmth of the holiday season with crafts, games, music and merriment from the early 20th century. We will busy your hands with holiday wreath-making, invite you […]
Saratoga Gap First Day Hike
Castle Rock State Park 15000 Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos, CA, United StatesJoin us for spectacular vistas on this 3 mile moderate hike as we discuss the local flora and history. Please bring water, snacks, layered clothing, and sturdy hiking […]
Burleigh H. Murray Ranch Park Property: First Day Hike
Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park , United StatesTake a journey back in time on this 2.5-mile stroll along Mills Creek Trail to discover the lives of early pioneers and farming families who first settled here […]
First Day History Hike through Old-Growth Redwood Grove
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesStroll through the past under a towering old growth redwood forest on this 1 mile ADA accessible loop. Discover the history of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, from […]
Old Tree Trail First Day Hike
Portola Redwoods State Park 9000 Portola State Park Road, La Honda, CA, United StatesStroll through an old growth redwood grove in search of the “Old Tree” that’s over 1,200 years old, discover the banana slug’s vital role in this flourishing forest, […]
First Day Hike Tour of the Monarch Butterflies
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesMeet at the visitor center for a one hour guided tour of the overwintering monarchs. Migration is variable, to find out the current population, or to arrange a […]
Coastal Bluffs First Day Hike
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesExplore the plants, animals, and geology of the Wilder Ranch coastal bluffs on this 2.5 mile hike. Please bring water, snacks, sun protection, and walking shoes. Please no […]
Redwood Grove Loop
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesHow do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How are they important to humans? Join us for this fun and informative guided half-mile stroll […]