Santa Cruz County will have 4th of July events galore, so no matter where you live, you will not be too far from parades, family activities and other festivities.

Denham Forest is opening its stunning land to young learners this summer with a new program aimed at reconnecting children with nature. The summer camp “Into th ...

Journey through the towering redwoods of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park on the James Irvine Trail. This 4.5-mile one-way hike features rich greenery, a moderate 450-foot climb, and ends at the ...

This Santa Cruz-close train is taking a merry ‘Moonlight Steam' All aboard this Roaring Camp classic, an ethereal evening journey that starts with a BBQ supper.

The museum’s annual summer program, known this year as Covert Camp, wrapped up Friday with 13 young operatives earning their “graduation” certificates after days of stealth, strategy and ...

Two picnickers ride past the Monastery Road rail crossing during the Everett Railroad Picnic at the Spring excursion on Wednesday. Brody Negley, 2, of Roaring Spring squirts water on his face at ...