News & Events

What's going on in the Santa Cruz Mountains communities of Boulder Creek, Brookdale,

Ben Lomond, Bonny Doon, Felton, Mt Hermon, Lompico, Zayante, San Lorenzo Valley

Big Basin’s Facilities Design Phase Open for Public Input

The next step in Big Basin’s recovery, facilities design, is starting now and there are 2 different ways for you to share your opinions...

Increased Trail Access at Big Basin Redwoods

Good news from Big Basin Redwoods State Parks! The hardworking State Parks roads and trails crew has finished restoring the last section...

May 4-5 Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival

The First Annual Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival takes place May 4 and 5 at Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton, California! May 4 –...

Best Waterfall Hikes in the Santa Cruz Mountains

From Visit Santa Cruz County: The Santa Cruz area offers a rich array of natural beauty and an endless supply of gorgeous hiking trails....

Visit Monarch Butterfly Groves along Highway 1

From the folks at Highway 1 Road Trip: What’s orange and black and flutters all over? Western Monarch butterflies, of course! These...

Sempervirens Fund Expands Big Basin Redwoods State Park Conservation Area

Sempervirens Fund announced the purchase of a 16.5-acre tract of forest, known as the Sterrenzee Ridgetop, which is located adjacent to...

State Parks Closed March 10-12 Due to Winter Storms

Due to a forecasted severe winter storm, most state parks in Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties will be closed from Friday, March 10...

Fairy Rings and the Magic of Science

Do you believe in magic? Some say magic is just something science hasn’t figured out yet. But when it comes to coast redwood trees, the...

Winter Hikes

From Sempirvirens Fund: As thermometers and leaves drop, crisp air and leaves beckon us outside to appreciate a different side of the...

Big Basin Recovery Volunteer Opportunity

For those who have been asking how to support Big Basin Redwoods State Park - sign up using the Big Basin Recovery Volunteer Application....

Wildflowers in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Everybody's writing about wildflowers at the moment. Here's a rundown on some of the better articles - especially as they pertain to...

Loch Lomond Open for the Season!

Loch Lomond is open! Good news for fishing, hiking, and picnicking enthusiasts. From Visit Santa Cruz: LOCH TRAIL The forest-shrouded...

Travel Blog Features Castle Rock and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Parks

Travel blog Brogan Abroad featured Castle Rock State Park and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in her Best California State Parks to...

San Lorenzo Valley