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Observation Deck Hike

The Observation Deck at Henry Cowell overlooks rare sandhill habitat and offers huge views of the mountains and the sea. Photo by Hilltromper.

4 miles RT; 2 hours; moderate (550 ft. elev. gain)
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Adventure Out!

Cliff Hodges is psyched to help people learn to have the kind of fun he had growing up in Santa Cruz.

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The Outdoor Poet: Stephen Kessler

Thoughts on a street called Mission

A Revamp for Castle Rock

Plans for the new entrance area at Castle Rock State Park. It lies 800 feet northwest of the current park entrance. B

Hearings are set to begin on plans to spruce up a beloved Santa Cruz Mountains park once slated for closure.

Christmas Bird Count: Shrike 1, No Owls

A loggerhead shrike photographed on San Clemente Island. Photo by Fish & Wildlife Service/Creative Commons.

Good news, bad news and trivia from the Santa Cruz Christmas Bird Count.

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