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Let’s start with some history. Northern elephant seals live in the waters along the west coast of North America. They were hunted to near extinction...
Do you know a 9-15 year old who is looking for a fun, engaging summer program where they get to learn important safety skills while also making new...
Happy Sesquicentennial Pigeon Point Lighthouse!
November 12, 2022 could not have been a more perfect day to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of...
From peaceful redwoods to inspiring views, and from bats to banana slugs, Butano Park is a hidden park wonderland. Unlike San Mateo County’s many...
The winter holidays are on the horizon and there is always the need to purchase a birthday present or a gift for a new arrival. Not to mention...
We are proud to feature a California State Parks interpreter, Susan Blake. She was at ground zero when the CZU Lighting Complex wildfire started back...
Montara Mountain, in the northern Santa Cruz Mountains, rises abruptly from the Pacific Ocean near Pacifica. At an elevation of 1,898 feet it offers...
The California Department of Parks & Recreation offers exciting programs for kids. One such program that all parents of kids 7-12 years old...
It was a foggy July morning in 2020 when I met up with Santa Cruz District of State Parks roads and trails supervisor Chris Pereira in the Año Nuevo...