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First Day Hike with Mike!

Portola Redwoods State Park 9000 Portola State Park Road, La Honda, CA, United States

Start the year hunting for goose pens with longtime docent Mike on his guided First Day Hike at Portola Redwoods SP! He'll take you to the Old Tree […]

dirt trail surrounded by wooden fence posts and tall tree trunks

Redwoods and a River

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United States

Meander through the redwood forest and down River Trail to Cable Car Beach with a knowledgeable docent. On the way, you will experience two of the park’s ecosystems, […]

a small lagoon next to green hills

Pescadero Marsh Guided Walk (FULL)

Pescadero State Beach , United States

Join State Park Docents on an easy two-hour stroll on the mile-long Sequoia Audubon Trail through the Pescadero Marsh. Learn about the fascinating human history of the Marsh […]

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Lighthouse History Walk

Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park 210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, CA, United States

Take a trip back in time while exploring the rocky coast of California on this short 0.75 mile walk. Learn about historic shipwrecks and the significance of the […]

Fenced dirt trail descends towards a beach at sunset

First Day Hike (FULL)

New Brighton State Beach Capitola, CA, United States

Celebrate the beginning of the new year by joining us for a negative tide and sunset stroll on a 2-mile roundtrip adventure from New Brighton State Beach to […]

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History Under the Trees (FULL)

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park 600 Aptos Creek Road, Aptos, CA, United States

Delve into forest history—and prehistory—with a 4-mile, 3-hour walk to ghost towns and fossils deep in a redwood forest. Bring water and snacks. Meet at George’s picnic area […]

a stormy shoreline with lines of washed up kelp

King Tides Exploration

Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park 210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, CA, United States

Come explore the tide pools with a state park interpreter during King Tides! These are the lowest low tides of the year and are a great opportunity to […]

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Tea Party

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United States

Drop by to warm up and learn more about a few of the herbs found in Santa Cruz County. Three teas will be prepared for your enjoyment and […]

ferns and tree trunks surround a narrow creek
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Second Saturday Hikes

Butano State Park 1500 Cloverdale Road, Pescadero, CA, United States

New Year, New Growth. Come celebrate the new year with a short, 1.5-mile hike through Butano. Take in the majesty of the redwoods and revel in their resilience. […]

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Tide Pool Exploration

Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park 210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, CA, United States

Come explore the tide pools with a state park interpreter! We’ll look for sea stars, crabs, anemones, and other tidepool creatures. Dress in warm layers and wear sturdy […]