First Day Hike Redwood Grove

Explore the old-growth Redwood grove and learn all about Coast Redwoods and the forest. This 1 mile walk will last about 1.5 hours and is recommended for ages 6 and up. Children need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Meet in front of the Visitor Center, one program begins at 11:00am, and another at 2:00pm. Reservations: parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/15341 Read More

First Day Hike Sand Hills

Get ready to hike around an ancient seafloor! On this 1.5 mile hike through the Sandhills, which will last approximately 2 hours, participants can meander through sandy soils on the mountain top, about 800 feet above present day sea level. Explore this beautiful landscape and learn about the rare and unique things that call it home. The hike is recommended… Read More

First Day Hike at Henry Cowell

Monday, January 1 | 9 am – 10:30 am | Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 2591 Graham Hill Rd., Felton. One mile stroll listening to and observing winter birds. Meet in the campground parking lot. Ages 8 and up. Sign up: parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/15342 Read More
Redwoods San Lorenzo Valley Autumn Columns Outdoors 

Golden Moments: The Zen of Mindful Picnicking in Autumn

By Luke Allis Mindful Picnicking is the practice of savoring the simple pleasures of outdoor dining, where we fully immerse ourselves in the natural surroundings and the flavors of carefully curated seasonal delectables. As we transition into the fall, mindful picnicking can help us adapt to seasonal changes and foster a deep sense of gratitude for the autumnal experiences and… Read More
Albino Redwoods Gale McCreary Column: Gale McCreary Environment Outdoors 

Albino Redwoods: The Ghosts of the Forest

Contributors to a Mighty and Interconnected Family By Gale McCreary It is a student, crouched in the shamrock-like oxalis plants on the shady redwood forest floor, who first alerts me to the mutant. With careful steps I approach the young man as he poses, one knee on his flattened blaick backpack, the other raised as a writing table for his… Read More