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December 31, 2024
Take a Hike: The Watsonville Slough Trail
As we endure the shortest and darkest days of the year, sometimes Seasonal Affective Disorder can dampen the dance in a dark redwood forest.
December 17, 2024
Go with the Flow
The waters of the Pajaro River travel 100 miles. Levees were built along the Pajaro River to contain it and keep it from flooding. Except when they didn’t.
December 13, 2024
Farewell to Bruce Bratton
There’s a little pain in Santa Cruz hearts for longtime Santa Cruz media figure and culutral commentator Bruce Bratton, who passed away this week.
December 11, 2024
Coastal Watershed Council Finds Romance in Our River
Since 1995, the Coastal Watershed Council has sought to ignite Santa Cruzans with a passion for the San Lorenzo River.
December 1, 2024
Cross-Tie Walking to the Garden of Eden
This swimming hole is part of the San Lorenzo River, which winds through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
November 26, 2024
Best Steps Forward
For optimal health, 10,000 steps a day is the holy grail. But do we really need that many? I ask movement guru Laurie Broderick-Burr.
November 6, 2024
The Hills are Alive
The Santa Cruz Boardwalk Giant Dipper has drawn over 60 million thrill-seekers to scream while careening around the roller coaster’s hairpin turns. But more...
October 23, 2024
Henry Cowell Observation Deck Loop Trail
This 5.3-mile loop trail includes a hill, sand, rocks and a 360-degree view of Monterey Bay and surrounding mountains.