The newly unveiled Forest Management Strategy helps ensure that future wildfires will not be as destructive to places like Butano State Park, which has provided recreation and renewal for generations of visitors.
On a sunny summer morning, I met up with a group of two dozen adults for a hike through Butano State Park in San Mateo County. Some of the participants had gone on previous hikes with me, but others were …
Discover the wild around Santa Cruz, CA! Registration for California State Parks Backpacking Adventures opens Friday February 1, 2019 at 9am. Who better to lead you through our parks than California State Park professionals? Three backpacking trips are offered from …
In celebration of our Centennial anniversary, Save the Redwoods League is offering a FREE guided hike at one park for each Free Second Saturdays in Redwood State Parks event. Join Paul Ringgold, Chief Program Officer for Save the Redwoods League, …
Our first redwood outing was to Butano State Park, which is a 4,600-acre park located in Pescadero. We chose this park due to its proximity to Hwy. 1 so that after our hike, we could drive up the coast to Pacifica to have dinner, thereby making a full day of our adventure.
Have you seen any of the Lord of the Rings movies? My kids are totally into them, and I’ll admit it, I am too! Aren’t the forest scenes beautiful? If you haven’t seen them, take my word for it — …
You know how sometimes after a long hike, that sandwich you brought along in your backpack is about the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten? Well, as that famous chef guy says, we’re about to kick things up a notch. Next time, try skipping the granola in lieu of one of these four gastronomic experiences that are unique to the redwoods region.
