The New Year is knocking and 2019 is ready to take a hike out the door. But 2019 isn't the only thing that should take a hike...so should …
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Santa Cruz Backpacking Tours: Roughing It With an Expert Guide by Your Side
Photo by @genghis_johnn Are you ready for the quintessential Santa Cruz Mountains experience? Better yet, want an expert tour guide by …
Take a Hike! 8 Local State Parks Hosting First Day Hikes on Jan. 1st
The New Year is knocking and 2017 is ready to take a hike out the door. But 2017 isn't the only thing that should take a hike...so should …
Berry Creek Falls: Big Basin’s Bucket List Hike
When a magical waterfall in the mountains is only a couple hours hike from the beach, we like to call that a Santa Cruz Life moment. But …
Santa Cruz Sandhills: The Henry Cowell Trail Less Traveled
A visit to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park usually means one thing: a walk through the Redwood Grove Loop Trail. This is the Henry Cowell …
Santa Cruz Hikes: Fern Trail at Pogonip
Pogonip is a Native American word for river fog, a fittingly mystical name for such a magical place. This 640-acre green space in the middle …
Coming to Terms with the New Arana Gulch
The completion of the Arana Gulch multi-use trail project connecting Broadway and Brommer Streets has stirred up a lot of mixed feelings …
Santa Cruz Hikes: Land of Medicine Buddha
We ask all hikers to be courteous and to respect Land of Medicine Buddha and their guests attending retreats. Please note that day use hours …
The Top 3 Family Hikes in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County is home to some of the most beautiful State Parks in California. Filled with endless trails for walking and hiking, our …