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Which one are you going to do this Fall?

Autumn Walks & Hikes in Santa Cruz County 🍁 From trails lined with towering redwoods and autumnal maple trees to scenic natural spaces sprinkled with fall foliage, here are some of the best spots to experience the beauty of autumn in Santa Cruz County.

Joshua Tree National Park is a desert ecosystem where there is an abundance of unique wildlife throughout!

Joshua Tree National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic fe...

The Inn at Death Valley is an oasis in the desert. Located next door to Death Valley National Park. Go golfing, relax in the spring fed pools or grab dinner at the restraunt!

https://www.oasisatdeathvalley.com/lodging/the-inn-at-death-valley/

https://youtu.be/D2ghHB2bJzc

The Inn at Death Valley - The Oasis at Death Valley The four-diamond Inn at Death Valley has been pampering guests since 1927 with a spring-fed pool, shops, beautiful sunsets, just 2 hours from Las Vegas.

Ever since getting rescued by a Jeep as we were stuck on a remote Sierra Nevada off road trail I have always admired the Jeep brand.
I have always been a Ford enthusiast and when I heard about the new Bronco I was torn between my love for Fords and the iconic Jeep. Even some friends have bought the new Broncos and they are really nice. However Jeep keeps on improving their already infamous brand!

https://www.autoblog.com/amp/2022/11/26/2023-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-high-tide-special-edition-returns/

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited High Tide special edition returns for 2023 - Autoblog Jeep hit the beach in 2022 with the Wrangler Unlimited High Tide special edition. Jeep told dealers the High Tide will carry on into the 2023 model year.

America is a vast land of many cultures dating back thousands of years to the original inhabitants of the land. The history and heritage of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Island communities are part of all national parks today. Throughout the year, and especially during November during Native American Heritage Month, the National Park Service and our partners celebrate together the rich traditions, languages, and contributions of Indigenous people.

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/native-american-heritage-month.htm

Native American Heritage Month - NPS Commemorations and Celebrations (U.S. National Park Service) During Native American Heritage Month, the National Park Service highlights the history, heritage, and accomplishments of Native Americans.

Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history from California’s indigenous cultures, Spanish colonialism, the Mexican Republic, US military expansion and the growth of San Francisco. All of this and more awaits you, so get out and find your park.

https://www.nps.gov/goga/index.htm

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Golden Gate National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service) Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history from California’s indigenous cultures, Spanish colonialism, the Mexican Republic, US military expan...

Discover a landscape of contrasting colors, land forms, and textures unlike any other. The park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive rock fins, and giant balanced rocks. This red-rock wonderland will amaze you with its formations, refresh you with its trails, and inspire you with its sunsets.

https://www.nps.gov/arch/index.htm

Arches National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Discover a landscape of contrasting colors, land forms, and textures unlike any other. The park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive rock fins, and giant balanced rocks. This red-rock wonderland will amaze you with its formations, refresh you with its trails, a...

Destroy boredom! Check out the Onewheel website and see for yourself the abundance of adventures you are missing! These things rip and tackle any terrain. A very cool product coming out of Santa Cruz California!

https://onewheel.com

Onewheel // Future Motion Destroy boredom with Onewheel, the best electric skateboard! Designed and made in California to turn even a normal errand into an epic trip.

Wonder Valley Hot Springs is a unique property with cabins and houses that each have their own private stone soaking tub filled with our mineral rich hot springs water.

https://www.wondervalleyhotsprings.com

Wonder Valley Hot Springs Welcome to our Hot Springs Oasis in the Desert for individual Short-Term Rentals We have a few cabins and houses in the beautiful high-desert area near Joshua TreeOur cabins and houses are available to rent individually and each includes the use of its own private granite soaking tub filled with our...

Waters in Florida Bay are an average of 3’ deep. The ability to read the water is critical for safe boating in the bay.

https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=F7B85AD5-1DD8-B71C-07503691950D76EC

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Florida Bay Map and Guide To Safe Boating Get important information on boating in Florida bay

Santa Cruz County is blessed to have many parks to fit every type of adventurer and explorer. For those of us traveling with kids finding a nice spot to stretch your legs and unwind for a few minutes is necessary for a good trip.
Take a look at this article for some of the best family friendly parks in Santa Cruz County!

https://www.roadsidesecrets.com/top-5-family-friendly-parks-near-santa-cruz/

Top 5 Family Friendly Parks Near Santa Cruz – Roadside Secrets Santa Cruz County is blessed to have some of the best weather conditions in California, making everyday an outdoor adventure day. With kids, sometimes finding a safe and enjoyable place to let loose is a top concern for every parent. Although there are a few parks that we definitely avoid, (our daug...