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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 13h

🥾 🪨 📷 Go on a guided hike to see the iconic views of Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock this Sat, Oct 10 at 10am. Visitors will be treated to a 4.5-mi moderate hike to explore caves, learn about the tafoni formations & see beautiful panoramic views of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Guided hike: Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock - 10am-3pm, Oct 10

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

🏕️Take advantage of the shoulder season by booking a campsite at Sunset State Beach this month. ☺️ The state beach's South Camp is open year-round. The state beach is known for its quiet campgrounds, spacious sites & beautiful views of the sunset. Learn more: thatsmypark.org/visit/camping/

A camping tent set up underneath a tall coastal tree

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Friends recently celebrated 50 years 🎂 of supporting state parks with a Birthday Bash. Even though the party is done, our community can still celebrate & support Friends with its Golden Anniversary Resources 🙌 for Resilience Campaign. Become a member & help Friends by visiting: bit.ly/4hlIxjH

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Celebrate the busy building dusky-footed woodrats 🐀 at Nest Fest, where you can view their nests & build your own. Woodrats are master architects known for building complex nests. 😮 🗓️ The event is free and runs from 11-4 on Sat, Oct 10 at the Rancho del Oso Nature & History Center.

Nest Fest: Messy, muddy crafts and tours at Rancho del Oso

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Keep your toes cozy with a pair of these ✨beautiful Monarch butterfly socks 🧦! Designed in Santa Cruz and available in tan at the Natural Bridges ParkStore and the ParkStore Online. Here's the link: bit.ly/4rD3VEx

A beige sock with monarch butterflies patterned across it

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

50 Ways to Love Your Parks: #8 Ready to try something new? Take the leap & experience the thrill of kitesurfing 🏄‍♂️🪁 at Waddell State Beach... or enjoy the show from the safety of the sand.😉 This is 1 of 50 ways to celebrate 50 years of Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks. See all 50 at bit.ly/45DZnDL

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Save the date & step into the past at Wilder Ranch’s Harvest Festival on Sat, Oct 17! 🍂 Experience living history, hands-on crafts, games, live music, tasty food, & more from 11am to 4pm.

The wilder barn with pumpkins outside the barn doors

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Make the trip to Castle Rock State Park & watch the leaves change colors. This state park is beautiful & features breathtaking rock formations 🧗, iconic views of the Mountains 🌄 & miles of hiking trails for all levels. 🥾 Explore the park this fall! Parking is $10 & helps Friends support the park.

A paved trail winding into a forest past a field of yellow grass

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Don't sleep 😴 on San Gregorio Ranch State Beach (As in, come visit. If you need to nap in the sand, lay out a towel way above the high tide line.) This state beach recently opened to the public & features a long stretch of beach & a trail connecting to nearby San Gregorio State Beach.

A person walking along a sandy beach in front of the ocean

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

These cozy 😌 zip-up hoodies were printed in Santa Cruz to celebrate the 175th anniversary 🎂of the Castro Adobe! Supplies are limited, so show your south county pride & support the important work at Castro Adobe State Historic Park by snagging one at an Open House event or at the ParkStore Online.

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Join a guided, 2.5-mi hike 🥾 🌲at Burleigh Murray Ranch at 10am this Sun, Sept 27. Along the way you will learn about the lives of early pioneers & farming families. The hike is free, just bring your curiosity & sturdy shoes! Register: arcg.is/18nq0T0

A creek surrounded by lush green foliage

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Need a reason to get outside? 🏖️ Head to your favorite state beach & enjoy some fresh coastal air, sandy toes & a little time by the water. New Brighton is a great place to start. Pack a towel, bring a friend & make a day of it. ❤️ What’s your favorite thing about visiting the state beach?

A person walking their dog along a beach during a colorful sunset

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

50 Ways to Love Your Parks: #7 Discover the Castro Adobe. Explore this remarkable historic site and learn about California’s ranchero era at an upcoming Castro Adobe Open House. This is one of 50 ways to celebrate 50 years of Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks. See all 50 ways at bit.ly/45DZnDL

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🗓️Save the date for 46th annual Welcome Back Monarchs Festival!🦋 The Welcome Back Monarchs Festival will be Sun, Oct 11, from 11am-4pm at Natural Bridges State Beach.

A group of girl scouts standing with an adult dressed in a monarch butterfly costume and pins

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Discover how archaeology helps uncover the stories of the Castro Adobe through live demonstrations, hands-on activities, & a special presentation by Michael Grone at the Castro Adobe Open House this Sat, Sept 26, 10am-3pm.

A fake wooden cow stand outside of the Castro Adobe porch

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

We love Michael Bencze’s series of prints commemorating beloved Wilder Ranch spots, including Four Mile Beach, the Long Meadow, and the aloe caves in the historic complex. Find these beautiful and unique prints at the Wilder Ranch ParkStore or the ParkStore Online.

A print of the ocean at Wilder Ranch State Park

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Come to Friends Birthday Bash TODAY (Sept. 19) from 12-3 p.m. at Wilder Ranch! Everyone is invited to celebrate 50 years of Friends supporting state parks! 🎂🎉

Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks Birthday Bash - Saturday, September 19th, 12-3pm

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Did you know that redwood trees have a high concentration of tannic acid? Which helps make them fire resistant when exposed to wildfire. 😮 💡 See these redwood trees first-hand by visiting The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. Parking is $8 and helps Friends support local state parks and beaches.

A forest of redwood trees with the sun shining through their branches

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

50 Ways to Love Your Parks: #6 Two wheels, one beautiful destination. Hop on your bike and explore Lighthouse Field State Beach. This is one of 50 ways to celebrate 50 years of Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks. See all 50 ways at bit.ly/45DZnDL

A person riding a bike down a dirt trail

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🥳🎂🎁 Join Friends of Santa Cruz State Park on Sat from 12-3 pm at Wilder Ranch for the Birthday Bash event! Everyone is invited to join the afternoon's celebration, featuring live music ♫, a silent auction 🗣️ & more! Ride your bike 🚲 to the event where everyone can take advantage of the bike valet.

Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks Birthday Bash - Saturday, September 19th, 12-3pm at Wilder Ranch State Park

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Pitch in & help restore native coastal scrub habitat at Año Nuevo SP from 9:30am-12 on Fri 9/18. Volunteers will get hands-on by: 💪 Sheet mulching 💪 Removing invasive plants 💪 Collecting native seeds All ages are welcome to volunteer, but children must have permission from a parent & be supervised.

A group of volunteers with gardening equipment

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Friends Birthday Bash is just a few days away & everyone is invited! The day's events include food, a silent auction, drinks & more! As a bonus, the celebration includes live music with a lineup featuring: ♪ Mark Van Haren ♪ Russel Kreitman ♪ Etieene Franc ♪ Zack Olsen ♪ Anne Stafford

Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks Birthday Bash

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

New Brighton State Beach is the site of many happy summer memories. Commemorate your camping & beach days with a classic New Brighton T-shirt! Locally designed & printed, & available in sizes S-XXL on the ParkStore Online: bit.ly/4gLkusF

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Come celebrate at our Birthday Bash 🎂🥳 and browse the Michael Schwab PopUp ParkStore! For one day only, shop the entire Michael Schwab merch line featuring the Castro Adobe, Santa Cruz Mission, Seacliff, Natural Bridges, Nisene Marks & Wilder! Find your favorite!

A woman wearing a forest of nisene marks black sweatshirt

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🚌 Help get more kids to the parks. Through Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks’ Kids2Parks program, donations cover transportation costs for field trips for select Title I schools in Santa Cruz, San Mateo & Santa Clara counties.

A group of people and kids walking along a redwood forest trail

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Love birds, nature or beautifully made things? 🐦✏️ Blackwing’s latest pencil release celebrates 4 North American birds: the Clark’s grebe, mallard, green jay & black rail. Each box includes 12 high-quality graphite pencils. Pick up a pack at the Natural Bridges ParkStore or Online: bit.ly/4yqH8hs

A box with colorful graphite pencils skewed around it

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

50 Ways to Love Your Parks: #5 Plan a beach bonfire at Rio del Mar State Beach with friends & family. Parking is $10 & helps Friends support local state parks and beaches. This is one of 50 ways to celebrate 50 years of Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks. See all 50 ways at bit.ly/45DZnDL

People with umbrellas and beach tents set up on a beach

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

You're invited to join us on Sat, Sept 19, for the Friends Birthday Bash! This FREE event is a celebration of Friends’ 50 yrs of impact supporting local state parks & beaches.

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Bring out the binoculars 👀 & hiking shoes 🥾 for a beginner-friendly, 2.5 mi, guided birding hike at Wilder Ranch. From 9-1 on Fri (9/11), visitors will go on a walk to spot the birds that call the state park home. The tour is free. Parking is $10 & helps Friends support the park.

Three people with binoculars looking out at a grassy field

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Love monarch butterflies? 🦋Become a volunteer at Natural Bridges this fall & help visitors experience one of nature’s most incredible migrations. Volunteer training takes place Sun afternoons from 9/13 - 10/11 + 2 Wed sessions. To apply, email Naturalbridges@ports-ca.us or go to: bit.ly/4i0gqar

A group of monarch butterflies on a tree branch

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The fall is nearly here and it is a great time to reserve a campsite. 🍂 Known as the shoulder season, the time after the peak summer season is perfect to avoid the crowds. So pack your gear, grab a cooler & bring your sense of adventure. ❤️🏕️

Two camping tents set up next to large shrubs

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

👂🏻Listen to tales from the trees with Forest Story Time at Big Basin Redwoods on Sun! From 1-1:45pm, visitors can listen to story time & explore the state park. 🥾 The program is designed for children ages 3-7 but is open to family members of all ages.

A bright green group of redwood pine needles

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🗓️Save the date! Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks will host its public meeting on Thurs, Sept 17, from 6-7pm on Zoom. 💻 The meeting will share accomplishments & ongoing initiatives, including projects, community outreach, & equity programs. Learn more: thatsmypark.org/about-2/publ...

Friends of Santa Cruz State parks Public Meeting - Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

📢Calling all former Friends Board members, staff, & former State Parks staff! Join Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks for a team reunion during Friends Birthday Bash on Sat., Sept. 19 from 12-3 pm at Wilder Ranch State Park. This free event features: ♫ Live music 🍻 Drinks 🍔 Food 🗣 Silent auction

Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks Birthday Bash Team reunion! Saturday, September 19th, 12-3pm. Wilder Ranch State Park

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Place a piece of your heart ❤️ in a park with a personalized Tribute Table at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park! This state park is located steps away from downtown Santa Cruz, is free to visit and gets plenty of sun throughout the year.

A group of tribute tables under a wooden pergola

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Plan a trip to Big Basin Redwoods. This state park is an iconic destination teeming with redwood trees 🌲 & miles of trails 🥾 to explore.

The shuttle at Big Basin Redwoods State Park

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Nothing beats the feeling of the right tent at the right campsite. 🏕️🤩🌅 Find out everything you need to know for your next camp trip by visiting: thatsmypark.org/visit/camping/

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

50 Ways to Love Your Parks: #3 Start your day with the sound of waves. Roll out your mat and enjoy a morning yoga session on the beach. 🧘‍♂️ This is one of 50 ways to celebrate 50 years of Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks. See all 50 ways at bit.ly/45DZnDL

Two people on yoga mats looking at the ocean

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Discover the wild beauty of Año Nuevo State Park. 🌊 Explore a landscape where coastal dunes, wetlands & ocean views come together — & keep an eye out for the park’s most famous residents: Northern elephant seals.

A fenced trail leading down a cliffside next to the ocean

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Stand among giants. 🌲 Every Sat & Sun at 12pm, join park staff for a guided walk through the Redwood Grove at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Learn about the lives of these remarkable trees, explore the history of the forest & experience the quiet beauty of this special place.

A redwood tree surrounded by other redwood trees

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The adventures don't stop when summer does. 🌲🌊 A CA State Parks pass is good for 1yr from the month of purchase, giving you plenty of time to explore — from fall beach days & winter hikes to picnics with friends & family. A full year of park adventures awaits. 🙌

Two parks passes resting on a rocky overlook next to the ocean

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The beach is full of surprises — if you know where to look. 🌊🐚 Next time you take a stroll along the shore, slow down and look closely. Every beach walk is an opportunity to connect with the coast and discover something new. ✨

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Ready to trade the everyday for a night beneath the redwoods? 🌲 Trail camps offer a chance to slow down, explore deeper into the parks & wake up surrounded by the beauty of the Santa Cruz Mountains & coastal forests.

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Pick up this iconic Seacliff Baseball Cap & take a bit of Seacliff with you wherever you go. 🌊 Featuring an iconic illustration of the Cement Ship by Michael Schwab, these comfortable caps are perfect for beach walks, adventures & everyday outings. thatsmyparkstore.com/products/bas...

A black baseball cap with the Seacliff patch

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

The best part of summer in Santa Cruz County? It doesn't end when the calendar says it does. 🌿☀️ Our “secret summer” is just getting started — with fewer crowds, beautiful weather & plenty of time to explore. Find more inspiration for your next adventure at thatsmypark.org

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🌿 Winding trails, quiet creeks, coastal beauty — discover the natural & cultural history of Burleigh Murray Ranch SP on a 2.5-mi guided walk at 10am on Sun, Aug 23. The hike is free, just bring your curiosity & sturdy shoes! Register: santacruzstateparks.as.me/schedule/0ef...

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

50 Ways to Love Your Parks: #2 Make a splash! Head to Half Moon Bay SB for a refreshing swim or a day in the waves. 🌊 Parking in $10 & helps Friends support local state parks & beaches. This is 1 of 50 ways to celebrate 50 years of Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks. See all 50 at bit.ly/45DZnDL

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Sunset State Beach provides miles of sandy shores. Explore... ⛺️ Wooded campgrounds 🪵 Fire pits 🤩 Views of the sunset Plan your visit: thatsmypark.org/parks-and......

A sandy trail with orange poppies growing to the side

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Summer is the season for making memories — picnics with family & friends, hikes beneath the redwoods, beach days, & peaceful moments surrounded by nature. ☀️🌿 Commemorate those memories for years to come with a Tribute Table.

A tribute table that reads "The Kenkhoff Doyle family"

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks @thatsmypark.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Bring your friends to gather around a campfire at the Santa Cruz Mission SHP this Fri (Aug. 21) from 5:30-8pm. 🪵🔥 This free event is just a short walk from Downtown Santa Cruz. Visitors can enjoy: 🎙️ live music 👨‍🍳 making fresh tortillas 📜 hear fun stories

Old Fashioned Campfires - Friday Aug 21st: Sam Nicely and Friends

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