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01/09/2024

The Fungus Fair celebrates its 50th, this year at the London Nelson Center in Downtown Santa Cruz, as mushrooms seem to pop up everywhere.

12/19/2023

Discover the religious history of the Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve area, including Maryknoll and St. Joseph’s College.

12/13/2023

The rebirth of our guide to the great outdoors is featured on California Local.

12/05/2023

Outdoor fun meets citizen science in the annual birdwatching festival under California’s Pacific Flyway.

11/28/2023

TikTok has evolved beyond dance challenges and lip-syncs to embrace a new genre: nature exploration, including silent walks, forest bathing, and "Hot Girl Walks." But how do these trends fit with conservation?

11/21/2023

A comprehensive guide for families to explore, bond, and discover treasures hidden in Santa Cruz, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties.

11/14/2023

A hidden canyon full of waterfalls.

11/10/2023

Coastside on Bikes is dedicated to preserving and expanding bike access and trail connectivity on the Coastside.

11/07/2023

Just south of the San Mateo County line along Highway 1 lies Big Basin's Rancho del Oso that offers camping, hiking, and access to beautiful Waddell Beach. 

11/01/2023

Visit the Portolá Expedition's "Discovery" site of San Francisco Bay by hiking the route that most closely follows the expedition's path, starting at the Bacquiano trailhead, Fassler Ave., Pacifica.

10/31/2023

As the re-creation of the 90-mile Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Trail is on its way, Indigenous activists are working to remove associated statues and plaques.

10/31/2023

The Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Trail will run the length of San Mateo County and include Indigenous representation, which some tribal leaders feel is an afterthought.

10/17/2023

Big Basin and the surrounding Santa Cruz Mountains area have a lot to offer, from hikes showcasing the resiliency of redwoods after the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire to rustic wineries and well-loved dining establishments.

10/03/2023

Sep 15 to Oct 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month. Meet one of many Silicon Valley Latine leaders who are changing the outdoor community.

09/17/2023

Enjoy the changing colors of the leaves and the serenity to be found hiking in the hills around Silicon Valley (Santa Clara Valley). Oh, and a chai recipe to warm you up!

09/12/2023

A huge piece of coastal wonder

09/04/2023

Lush redwood groves.

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