Outdoor Events Calendar

This Week in Santa Cruz County

Are you trying to find something to do this week outdoors? get a darn marker, a calendar, and put an "X" on the day you can go to one of these fun inducing events!

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Parks & Rec

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Trails Damaged in CZU Fire Reopen at Big Basin

From Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks

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Gear Review

Osprey Raptor 14 Hydration Pack

Dehydration is one way to ruin your day.

Community

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Trails Damaged in CZU Fire Reopen at Big Basin

Two children and a giant redwood tree

From Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks

For the first time in three years, visitors can enjoy springtime at Big Basin Redwoods State Park by exploring miles of recently reopened trails and fire roads.

CA State Parks Backpacking Adventures - Skyline Sojourn 2023

Date: 

6/21/23 to 6/25/23

Just because Skyline to the Sea is closed doesn’t mean you can’t get your fix of ridges and redwoods! California State Parks Backpacking Adventures longest and arguably most epic adventure of the summer, The Skyline Sojourn 2023 will take us on a roughly 30-mile tour spanning four parks full of stunning skyline and rich redwood forest.

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