ParkStore Holiday Sale – Seacliff
Seacliff State Beach 201 State Park Drive, Aptos, CA, United StatesShop four ParkStore locations for thoughtful holiday gifts. All proceeds benefit our local state parks and beaches. Friends members receive up to 30% off on select iconic Michael […]
Life on the Ranch: Holiday Traditions
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 at Wilder Ranch. We will busy your hands with holiday […]
Drop-in Family Craft – Ramillettas
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEnjoy an informal afternoon at this hidden jewel near downtown Santa Cruz. Create colorful layered paper decorations. Free event. For more information, call (831) 425-5849.
Outlook from Mt. McAbee Hike
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesJoin Docent Hal Anjo on a 6-mile, 3.5 hour moderate hike to McAbee Outlook. We'll stop at the top and enjoy the lovely ocean views, returning through a […]
Guided Elephant Seal Walks (CANCELED)
Año Nuevo State Park 1 New Years Creek Rd, Pesecadero, CA, United StatesJourney to view a large colony of Northern elephant seals, guided by your docent naturalist on this moderate 3-mile, 2.5 hour adventure. In the winter months, male elephant […]
Drop in Family Craft: Luminaria
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEnjoy an informal afternoon at this hidden jewel near downtown Santa Cruz. You can fashion a tin lantern in our garden courtyard. Rain cancels. Free event. For more […]
Englesman Loop Backcountry Hike
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesOn this 7-mile, 3-hour challenging hike, we’ll explore the natural and cultural history of the upper hills of Wilder Ranch. This hike includes several descents and ascents. Bring […]
Castle Rock Loop
Castle Rock State Park 15000 Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos, CA, United StatesJoin us on an adventure to the Castle Rock formation. On this 1.2-mile interactive journey we will discuss the various park ecosystems, Ohlone history, Black Oak ecology, wildfire […]
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 […]
Sandhills, the New Acquisition
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesCome explore the new Sandhills acquisition at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park on this 3- mile, 2-hour hike. See the hidden treasures and unique geology, plants, and animals […]