Wilder Ranch

Science Spotlight: Marine Terraces

An aerial view reveals several marine terraces above Wilder Beach and in Wilder Ranch State Park. Photo by Gary Griggs.

Inland of Highway 1 between Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay, the sculpted landscape rises in living testimony to the power of geologic forces.

Rock Solid Map App

Austin Riba made GraniteMaps Santa Cruz for fun. Some 1,300 apps were downloaded within a few weeks of its launch.

GraniteMaps is a clear and reliable way for mountain bikers and hikers to explore Wilder Ranch and UCSC's upper campus.

Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks

Friends volunteers are a big reason Santa Cruz's state parks are thriving.

Friends In Deed How the innovative nonprofit stepped up in a time of need to become a leading supporter of state parks in the Santa Cruz area and a model for partnership statewide.

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