First Day Guided Elephant Seal Walks
Año Nuevo State Park 1 New Years Creek Rd, Pesecadero, CA, United StatesStroll over sand dunes guided by a docent naturalist to visit a large colony of Northern elephant seals. In the month of December, male elephant seal, or bulls, […]
Buzzard’s Roost Hike
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesDevelop your hiking muscles with this challenging 5-mile round trip to Buzzard’s Roost. Join Docent Steve Stolper for a hike to a dramatic rock formation with a commanding […]
First Day Hike in Fall Creek
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesHike through a young, 100 year old forest to examine evidence of the logging history and discover how the Bay Area was built on this 4-mile, 4-hour hike. […]
Summit Meadow First Day Hike
Castle Rock State Park 15000 Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos, CA, United StatesJoin us for a 3.5 mile hike and learn about the natural and cultural history of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Please bring sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection, water, […]
Buzzard’s Roost First Day Hike
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesJoin Docents Kathy Willott and Glenn Joy for a hike to Buzzard’s Roost. We’ll take an early hike in hopes of seeing things that might be hiding later […]
Back Country First Day Hike
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesExperience sweeping coastal views on a 7.5 mile hike into the back country of Wilder Ranch. Please bring water, lunch, layered clothing, sun protection, and hiking shoes. Please […]
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 […]
Wildlife First Day Hike
Pescadero State Beach , United StatesJoin us for a 2 mile stroll along the North Pond trail to the Sequoia Audubon Trail to discover what makes this marsh an important stop along the […]
First Day Hike to Ocean View Summit
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesEscape the crowds on this 6-mile loop through shaded forest to a hilltop view of the coast. Join Docent Steve Stolper as we climb the Meteor Trail through […]