Travel back in time at Wilder Ranch State Park on Tuesday, July 4, to experience an Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration! Meet us at the apple orchard in […]

This fun program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their families. Pretend, play, sing and explore! This half-hour program will introduce youngsters to the wonders of the […]

Learn to cook traditional foods, play 18th century games, or study the lives of California Vaqueros during these 1.15-hour programs at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. […]

This moderately paced hike is tailored to the group's interests. Based on group size, experience level and weather conditions, we'll choose from the many trails that explore the […]

Join us in our campfire center for an evening of song and story. Serenade the glittering stars and learn about redwood ecology, creatures of the forest or stories […]

This fun program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their families. Pretend, play, sing and explore! This 30-minute program will introduce youngsters to the wonders of the […]

Escape 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 […]

Play games, hike, and explore the redwood forest during this 1-hour program for kids’ ages 7-12. Sorry parents, this is a kid’s only program! Meet at the Campfire […]

Join Interpretive Ranger Eleanor for a family friendly 1.5-hour hike to discover the secrets of Butano State Park. Meet at the Little Butano Creek Trailhead. Event is free.

Join us around the campfire for an hour of activities about the natural and cultural history of the park. We will have marshmallow roasting, songs, trivia, and a […]