It was our second hike in the Uvas Canyon Park. And I expected a lot. A year ago we visited in March, and with all delight that I felt, I saw thin streams, dry stones, and boulders. We planned a hike on Sunday, and Friday has significant rain which made me even happier.
Tag: Santa Cruz Mountains
Forest of Nisene Marks: Hike to Maple Falls
I never hiked in the Forest of Nisene before that day. And I never wanted. Somehow, this place looked a bit strange to me. All hikes are long, too hard to make it loop.
Peter Creek Falls
That hike was added to my winter hikes to-do list. But I did not consider it because of a few reasons until the previous Thursday. Forecast changed so quickly, and rainy Sunday become day without rain. So we decided to use that time for a good. There is no Peter Creek Falls marked on the…
Purisima Creek Redwoods hike
I like rain. I grow up in one of the wettest towns in Europe. Rain makes me feel like home. And by the way, California needs rain. So I shout: “We need more rain!”. The only thing I didn’t realize that rain day will be one of the most boring days.
Roaring Camp Railroads
Every adult has a child inside. Christmas time is that period when inner kids freely win serious and practical grown-up. We started our active celebrations with a ride on the steam train at Roaring Camp Railroads.
Portola and Pescadero Creek Parks hike
These two parks are easily combined into the beautiful day hike. There are a lot of variations in the web, and I found that redwoodhikes.com has very detailed trail map with the marked viewpoints, campsites, benches and trailheads. That day I used this one as a reference.
Fall hike at Castle Rock State park
We did a lot of hikes in Santa Cruz Mountains. I like redwood grows, waterfalls and creek, hills and vistas. But one place has the most stunning views. And this place is a Castle Rock State Park.
Villa Montalvo
What I value the most in California and Bay area, in particular, is every time you think that you know places around you there is something hidden. And that hidden beauty win your heart in a moment! I saw few photos of Villa Montalvo, and I knew about this place as an event venue. We…