Top 10 Things to See and Do in

San Lorenzo

1 Felton Covered Bridge spectacular hikes in the state. With a path that 10 Annual Events ValleyConsidered to be the tallest covered bridge winds along majestic old growth redwoods, grace- The rich history and independent spirit of in the United States, this landmark – on the ful waterfalls and gorgeous vistas, the Skyline to the San Lorenzo Valley is also reflected in signature National Register of Historic Places - was the main the Sea Trail is a must-do for the seasoned hiker. celebrations. For a full list of events, see www. entry point for Felton for 45 years. visitsantacruz.org. 6 Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park: Boulder Creek: Small Town America Felton The Felton Remembers and Covered Bridge Festival Felton With approximately 20 miles of trails for FELTON – MAY 2 Local wineries, antique stores, galleries, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, The Parade route starts at the entrance to Henry and a golf course surrounded by majestic redwood Henry Cowell is home to a centuries old walkable Cowell Redwoods on Highway 9; the Festival Takes trees all add to the charm of this all-American town. trail, and 1,800-year old trees. place at Covered Bridge Park and includes live Visit the San Lorenzo Valley Historical Museum and Look for the tallest tree in the park - about 285 feet music and family fun! pick up a free map for a self-guided walking tour tall, and about 16 feet wide. of the area! Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade & Lumberjack Days BOULDER CREEK - JULY Roaring Camp Railroads: Felton San Lorenzo Valley Museum: 7 Boulder Creek On the 4th of July, enjoy a pancake breakfast in the 3 Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton hosts This charming museum offers historical displays on morning hosted by Boulder Creek Fire Department, visitors on nostalgic rides through the redwoods the valley’s logging, railroads and daily life. Parade to follow mid-morning and Lumberjack Days aboard vintage steam locomotives. Roaring Camp on July 4th and 5th. also hosts year-round celebrations like the Summer Boulder Creek Golf Course Gathering of Mountain Men, where visitors can 8 This challenging 18-hole par 65 Executive Summer Gathering of Mountain Men interact with the characters of the 1800s. Golf course is cloaked in a forested paradise within ROARING CAMP RAILROADS - AUGUST the , surrounded by redwood Interact with the wild and wooly characters of the Mount Hermon Canopy Tour: 1800s. 4 Santa Cruz Mountains trees and lakes. This exciting eco-adventure through the redwood Scenic Highway 9 The Missing Arm of William Waddell BIG BASIN REDWOODS STATE PARK - OCTOBER forests in the Santa Cruz Mountains features zip 9 Connecting Highway 1 in Santa Cruz with This half-mile guided walk through the forest tells lines up to 440 feet long and two sky bridges at Highway 17 in Los Gatos, the 35-mile-long Highway William Waddell’s saga with a silly tall-tale twist. heights of up to 150 feet. Tour guides bring the his- 9 winds through the mountain communities of Fel- tory and ecology of the Santa Cruz redwood forest ton, Ben Lomond, Brookdale, and Boulder Creek in For additional information on where to stay and to life as you breezily zip from tree to tree. the San Lorenzo Valley. Running parallel to the San what to do in the San Lorenzo Valley, visit: http:// www.santacruz.org/regions/san-lorenzo-valley Big Basin Redwoods State Park: Lorenzo River, Highway 9 takes motorists through 5 Boulder Creek forested scenery under a canopy of trees in some stretches, accented by windy curves and turnouts Boulder Creek California’s oldest state park, popular with sightseers. Big Basin offers 18,000 acres of old growth and recovering redwood forest, and one of the most

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