Trailsloggers & Let’s Go Birding have partnered together to bring you this exciting California Condor workshop.
The recovery efforts to save the California Condor are nothing less than remarkable. This pre-historic vulture once found throughout North America was reduced down to only 27 birds by 1987. Because of extreme efforts to save the species there are [...]
Bean Hollow and Pebble Beach are located off Highway 1 about 16 miles south of Half Moon Bay. Both of these beaches are small pocket sized with limited parking. Connecting the two is a mile long nature trail. The trail does have a few steps to climb and few bridges to cross, but overall it’s [...]
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One of the great things about living in the Pacific Northwest is exploring the rugged coast and tide pools. However, every year we hear a sad story of a family or a child swept out to sea by a rouge wave. The ocean can be unpredictable so constant vigilance is always necessary. This becomes more [...]
I recently had an opportunity to explore Rancho Canada from its main entrance off of Casa Lomo Road. Last year I hiked through the back side of the park from Calero County Park. This is a relatively new park so it really does not draw the big crowds. The wildflower displays are spectacular. The photo [...]
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If you’re looking for something special to do with your mom for Mother’s Day be at Santa Teresa County Park this Sunday, May 3, 2009 from 12-3pm. This is a “Healty Trails” outing, hosted by Docent Mike Boulland in conjunction with the Friends of Santa Teresa Park. On the trail, you’ll have the chance to [...]
This is a FREE class!!
small dogs: meet Saturday, July 11, 2009, 8:30am-9:30am
LARGE DOGS: meet Saturday, July 11, 2009, 9:45-10:15am
Santa Clara County Parks is inviting you and your canine companions to join Docent Sandi Broeland, certified vet technician and dog trainer from Los Gatos Dog and Cat hospital. She will demonstrate to you and your best [...]
Almaden Quicksilver Park is located in S. San Jose. The park encompasses over 3,977 acres and has five different entrances. Quicksilver is usually known as one of those parks that you earn your miles, so hiking with young children can be a challenge. Recently we discovered an entrance off of McAbee Road. There is street [...]
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I wanted to share some information about a fabulous neighborhood park that my wife discovered. Guadalupe Oak Grove Park in South San Jose is a true gem. This park is pretty easy to get to. Just take Almaden Expressway south and make a right on Macabee, across from the new Sonoma Chicken Coop. A few [...]
I was flipping through the San Jose Mercury News on October 23rd and came across an article written by Lisa M Freiger about our local tarantulas. If you have never ran into one of these hairy guys, it’s quite a site. They are non-aggressive and virtually harmless. One has never bitten me, but I’m [...]
I often get approached by parents who want to get their kids to start kiking, but they’re not quite sure how to get started. I always have a few words of advice for them. First off, kids need a destination. They will not hike just for the exercise. Plan hikes that include historical landmarks, waterfalls, [...]