Some of the sites in the list are closed due to CZU Lightning Fire Complex and SCU Fire Complex. Please check web sites on the latest info. If I ask you, what place would you think when I ask you where to find wildflowers in California, I doubt, I will hear “Bay Area.” But indeed…
Tag: Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve
Sunset Hike at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve
What is the source of the good memory? And how would you know that this memory still will be good and strong with the time pass? Do you think this memory would be strong enough to replace all struggles of your Monday to Friday life? Oh forgive me my philosophic mood. What I want actually…
Late Spring at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve
It took me two years to get understanding when one season changes into another. You could tell me that there is no Mid Season in California, only mountains have their fall, but, common, really? Step out of the beach or from the city! Spring gets fewer objections. But still, because no one can say when…
Mindego Hill Spring hike
When I love something I want to do it regularly. If I love place I want to visit it frequently 🙂 So Mindego Hill is my favorite.
Russian Ridge: Mindego Hill Hike
Sometimes you want a mountain top experience without living your area. You need breathtaking views and the wind in your hair. You want to climb; you want a challenge. I’m so happy that Santa Cruz mountains are mostly opened for hikers… I could tell distinct features of the majority of peninsula parks. But I always…
Foggy Russian Ridge Open Space
When we first hiked at Russian Ridge OSP it was awesome. I still remember that impressive scenery from the vista site. I wanted to have the same experience but greener.