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Skip the malls this year and #OptOutside! Here are some suggestions to get you on your way.
9am Untold Stories of Castle Rock State Park — Hike some seldom-explored corners of Castle Rock with this park's longtime ranger, Miles Standish.
10am Explore Sempervirens Fund Future Park at Castle Rock — Learn about the green forthcoming entrance to the park being built by Sempervirens Fund. SOLD OUT; Wait list only.
10am Highlights of Castle Rock State Park A 3-mile hike along some popular trails.
11am Signs of the Winter Forest at Portola Redwoods State Park Join State Park Interpreter Rose Nelson and docent and amateur mycologist Steve Warner on this relaxed ramble to view winter mushrooms.
1pm Old Tree Amble at Portola Redwoods View the park's oldest, biggest tree on this easy hike suitable for families.
Find other tours and hikes at Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Ano Nuevo State Park, Wilder Ranch State Park at the Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks Calendar
Looking to get off the beaten path and create your own adventure? Try these parks for fewer crowds:
Santa Cruz County (north to south):
Greyhound Rock
Quail Hollow Ranch County Park
Moore Creek Preserve
Byrne-Milliron Forest
Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties (south to north):
Calero County Park
Santa Teresa County Park
Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve
Pescadero Creek Park
Butano State Park
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