Summer in Full Swing | July 2025
By Mary Andersen and Julie Horner
Welcome to the July edition of the San Lorenzo Valley Post, your essential guide to life in the Santa Cruz Mountains! Summer is in full swing, and the San Lorenzo Valley is abuzz with excitement. The Vision Plan for Big Basin Redwoods State Park is coming to life, with progress toward a fuller reopening bringing new opportunities to explore this local treasure and bring a much-needed economic boost to local businesses. In the downtown cores, fresh energy abounds with new shops opening their doors and colorful murals brightening streets, adding charm to our mountain towns.
This month, immerse yourself in six pages of calendar listings filled with live entertainment, from local bands to outdoor festivals and 4th of July festivities and more, offering something for everyone. Savor the flavors of summer with Tom Andersen’s fermenter recipes, and Robin Horn’s take on seasonal eating. For green thumbs, it’s time to dig into the garden and try Hugelkultur, a permaculture technique that sustainably transforms your plot.
Browse our pages for doses of history, real estate insights, and a peek at the stars with Catie Cadge’s astrology column. Don’t miss the expanded business directory on page 30, showcasing our ever-recovering local commerce. Whether you’re hiking, dining, or joining a community event, July in the San Lorenzo Valley invites you to connect, explore, and celebrate the free spirit of life in the mountains.
Special thanks to SLV Steve for the beautiful photo of Big Basin Redwoods on the cover.
Photo: A unicycler enjoys a ride on Highway 9 in Boulder Creek, perhaps in anticipation of the town’s annual 4th of July parade. (SLV Steve)
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