Santa Cruz Mountains

The Geologist And The Case of The Scotts Valley Ruins

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Prof. emeritus Robert Garrison and historian Frank Perry next to the largest remaining "Ruins" chimney. Photo courtesy Hilde Schwartz.

Mysterious rock formations in the Santa Cruz Mountains inspired early tales of lost treasure and gold. UCSC geologist Hilde Schwartz investigated and found evidence of natural wonders at work.

Another Big Step Toward Wildlife Crossing

The big guy approves. Photo by Bas Lammers.

The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County has optioned 280 acres on the west side of Highway 17 as part of its plans for a wildlife crossing at Laurel Curve.

Puma Crossing Clears Key Hurdle

In a key step toward building a passage for mountain lions and other wildlife beneath Highway 17, the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County has finalized the purchase of 10 acres on the east side of the highway near Laurel Curve.

UCSC Researchers Have a Mountain Lion Kitten

Mountain lion kitten known as '40F' in the arms of a researcher from the Santa Cruz Puma Project. Photo by Yiwei Wang.

The Santa Cruz Puma Project will study human impact on newborn cougars.

Garden of Eden

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Your Mountain Dew moment awaits at this swimming hole a couple miles south of Felton. Photo by Molly Lautamo.

Idyllic river swimming in front of God and everyone.

Big Rock Hole

The mighty San Lorenzo River, home to several awesome swimming holes. Photo by Eric Ressler.

A sunny swimming hole on the San Lorenzo.

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