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Photo: Big Basin Redwoods State Park is the oldest state park in California.
Sat May 25 2013

Felling the Giants

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Meet at Park Headquarters. 12:00 pm

1:00pm

Logging was the major industry in the Santa Cruz Mountains for over 50 years. How did lumbermen cut down these tall, tall trees? What was life like in a logging camp? What tools did they use? Join docent Paul Fewel as he tells stories of the logging days and demonstrates how loggers were able to fell these giants—without chainsaws! Meet at Park Headquarters.

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Sat May 25 2013

History, Nature, and Scenic Views: A Tour of the Grey Whale Ranch Area

Wilder Ranch State Park

9:00 am

This challenging guided three-hour hike will explore the natural and cultural history of the upper hills of Wilder Ranch State Park. //READ MORE

Photo: Photo Courtesy of Julie Sidel
Sat May 25 2013

Mission Cooking Demonstration

Parks and Beaches, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

1:00 to 2:00 pm

Come to Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park for a taste of history. There will be a presentation of Ohlone and Spanish cuisine including hot rock cooking, tortilla frying on a Comal and baking in our Horno. //READ MORE

Photo: The oldest state park in California.
Sat May 25 2013

Campfire Programs

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

7:00pm

Join us in our historic campfire center for an evening of song and story. Serenade the glittering stars and learn about redwood ecology, creatures of the forest or stories of the park while relaxing in the shadows of the towering trees. //READ MORE

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