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    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    02/19/2018
    Views along the Twin Oaks Trail in Wilder Ranch State Park.
    Aron Bosworth
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    02/19/2018
    Forest meets grassland along the Long Meadow Trail in Wilder Ranch State Park.
    Aron Bosworth
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    02/19/2018
    Enchanting scenery along the Enchanted Loop, Wilder Ranch State Park.
    Aron Bosworth
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    02/19/2018
    A rocky and scenic section of the Zane Gray Cutoff Trail, Wilder Ranch State Park.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    03/12/2018
    The Steel Bridge is a major landmark within Forest of Nisene Marks State Park.
    Aron Bosworth
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    03/12/2018
    Forest of Nisene Marks State Park is a local favorite with mountain bikers.
    Aron Bosworth
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    03/12/2018
    Exploring along Aptos Creek, Forest of Nisene Marks State Park.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    04/20/2018
    Kitesurfing among the waves is a big draw at Waddell Beach.
    Aron Bosworth
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    04/20/2018
    Waddell Beach turns into a kitesurfing mecca when the wind comes up each spring and summer.
    Aron Bosworth
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    04/20/2018
    Kitesurfing at Waddell Beach.
    Aron Bosworth
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    04/20/2018
    Kiters fly past Año Nuevo Island and it's decommissioned lighthouse station after launching from Waddell Beach.
    Basil Newburn
    Photo Date: 
    03/25/2018
    Inside the breakwater of Santa Cruz water the paddling is easy, but the surroundings are still a delight.
    Basil Newburn
    Photo Date: 
    03/25/2018
    Kayak Connection in Santa Cruz offers friendly service, reasonable prices, convenient put-in, and a good selection of serviceable gear.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    03/12/2018
    Welcome to Fern River Resort, located just up the road from Santa Cruz in Felton.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    03/12/2018
    Riverside cabins at Fern River Resort.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    03/12/2018
    Cabins are tucked in under the redwoods at Fern River Resort.
    Denis LeBlanc
    Photo Date: 
    02/19/2016
    Sunset at New Brighton State Beach.
    Denis LeBlanc
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    02/19/2016
    Bluffside campsite at New Brighton State Beach Campground.
    Denis LeBlanc
    Photo Date: 
    02/19/2016
    Day use area with a view, New Brighton State Beach.

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