midpenninsula open space


  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park: Day Hike

    The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park: Day Hike

    My goal is to hike once every week, and this weekend we decided to visit the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park in Aptos, which is about 15 minutes from us. We visited this park as a practice hike for Pacific Crest Trail in January 2017, and we visited with friends two years ago. Therefore…


  • Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Reserve: Day Hike: 5 miles

    Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Reserve: Day Hike: 5 miles

    My goal is to hike once every week, and this weekend we decided to visit Bear Creek Redwoods. Stephen worked for Midpeninsula Regional Open Space as a seasonal for a few years. His last season, he spent much time at the Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Reserve. I heard several stories about building the trails…