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Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
02/19/2018
Views along the Twin Oaks Trail in Wilder Ranch State Park.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
02/19/2018
Forest meets grassland along the Long Meadow Trail in Wilder Ranch State Park.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
02/19/2018
Enchanting scenery along the Enchanted Loop, Wilder Ranch State Park.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
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
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
Forest of Nisene Marks State Park is a local favorite with mountain bikers.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
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
Photo Date:
04/20/2018
Waddell Beach turns into a kitesurfing mecca when the wind comes up each spring and summer.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
04/20/2018
Kitesurfing at Waddell Beach.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
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
Photo Date:
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.