Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Big Basin is an absolutely amazing state park. I am glad that I made my first journey here, have done the 10.5 mile Berry Creek Falls trail. It is about 6 and 7 hours trail. The views on the sunset trail and skyline by the sea were fantastic, and hike itself was totally worth it for a view of the waterfall. Despite the drought season, we were so surprised to see the waterfalls were still active.
I love this place, lots of waterfalls, and the waterfalls were beautiful.

 good workout

 I feel so small

 trail

 my feet hurt just before reaching to the waterfalls.

 the drought has took its toll on many waterways, but these water falls were still pushing through beautifully. It's so touching.

 "I believe in God, only I spell it Nature." --Frank Lloyd Wright

 Berry Creek Falls Trail

 standing under a waterfall

 interesting trunk along the trail

 countless bridges on these trails

"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir

land of medicine buddha

A hike that brings a little bit Tibet to the Santa Cruz Mountains. Land of medicine buddha, set amongst the coastal redwoods and the 100,00 acre Nicene Marks State Park.

We've done the loop around medicine buddha. It's a great hike to clear your head and get back to nature. 

 About a third of  the route is next to a creek, amid cool redwoods. This trail is almost entirely shady.

 temple

land of medicine buddha

prayer wheel

hiking trail

redwood trees reaching to sky

It's amazingly how quite it is.

tree bench

nice trail that lead up into mountains

redwood trees provide plenty of shade 

This is a beautiful, fun hike

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Drove to 17-mile drive first. It was unfortunate we could not go through 17 mile due to the golf competition. They close the road all way through Pebble Beach during tournament.
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is about fifteen minutes from the 17-mile drive.
I fall in love with this place. What a great park! Stunning scenery and lots of wildlife.

Wildlife includes seals, sea lions, sea otters and migrating gray whales ( from December to May). Thousands of seabirds also make the reserve their home. Hiking trails follow the shoreline and lead to hidden coves. There are no words to describe the beauty of this place.

The coast is beautiful, the water is crystal clear. What else could you ask for?

This is an amazing park with many short and easy hiking trails.

Finally Rick Stevens quote: "Travel is freedom, trvael is intensified living..and travel is a life style."

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (2)

I have been here twice in  past 3 months and each time was a  different adventure.

The loop is the most popular path as it was so crowded. There are huge redwood trees alone this path.

The river trails provided funs  and train tracks added a mysterious touch to the trail.

beautiful redwoods all around

the loops trail was beautiful , cool and refreshing.

2000 years old trees

beautiful scenery

It was gorgeous and water was so calm and pristine.

water crossing, looks not easy 

Alone the river trail

railroad

A train passed ,  It was so fun

the railroad is active, be safe.