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Explore California’s Rich History for Free This Year: How to Get Your $50 Historian Passport for $0

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California is celebrating Juneteenth and America’s upcoming 250th anniversary by opening the doors to its past. And you don’t have to travel far to participate. Governor Gavin Newsom just announced that California State Parks is giving away a special edition Historian Passport completely free. This pass normally costs $50, but if you claim it by July 6, your family can… Read More
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Mushroom Foraging in Santa Cruz County: A Beginner’s Safety-first Guide

Mary Andersen
By Mary Andersen Mushroom foraging is one of those outdoors adventures that pairs well with drizzle, redwoods, and a hot thermos of tea. Now through February is the most productive time for mushroom hunting in our area. Santa Cruz County’s damp winters reward patient eyes – but tasty fungi come with real risks. If you’re new, start slow, learn locally,… Read More
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Miller Property County Park

Mary Andersen and Julie Horner
Secluded Boulder Creek Property Opens to the Public By Mary Andersen and Julie Horner Here in the Santa Cruz Mountains, we’re blessed with a multitude of beautiful open spaces to explore – state and local parks, conservation areas, thousands of trails and plenty of riverside beaches. Now, a Boulder Creek property long earmarked for broader public access has officially joined… Read More
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Lupine and Wild Iris at Quail Hollow Ranch

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Lupin near the Discovery Loop at Quail Hollow Ranch Park in Felton, and the wild Iris are having a field day! Photos by Julie Horner If You Go Quail Hollow Ranch County ParkPark informationScenic nature preserve on 300 acres with a visitors center. Enjoy organized walk and educational programs.Public restroom · Picnic tables Address: 800 Quail Hollow Rd, Felton, CA… Read More
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Quail Hollow Ranch Pace Family Wilderness Trail

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Sign up to volunteer for the Quail Hollow Ranch County Park Trails Construction project, a trail-building endeavor that will expand the Quail Hollow’s existing 4.5-mile trail network into the Pace Family Wilderness, a 79.5-acre parcel that was gifted to County of Santa Cruz Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services in 1997.  This phase of construction focuses on the… Read More
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Winter Hike at Quail Hollow Ranch

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A recent “winter warmer” hike at Quail Hollow Ranch County Park featured plenty of blue sky and birdsong. From the Visitor Center:Lower Chapparal Trail > Sunset Trail to the Overlook > Woodrat Trail Quail Hollow Ranch County Park800 Quail Hollow Rd, Felton, CA 95018Directions/mapCounty Parks website Photos by Julie Horner ***Have photos or a favorite hike to share? The team at… Read More