Category: The Great Outdoors
Throughout the mountains and valleys of Santa Cruz County, small wineries and growers of grapes are preserving the tradition of the small farmer in Central California. Blessed with a unique coastal climate, mountain vistas,...
You’ve been biking and/or hiking all day–you’re ready to set up camp, eat a big meal, and hit the sack. You’re planning to camp at a state park campground, but you haven’t made reservations...
By Noel Smith Man’s best friend is not always a welcomed companion when you take them out in public… but in our county the barriers are coming down and dog-friendly facilities are multiplying. Did...
Do long, winter days have you dreaming of a new deck to relax on come spring and summer? Whether transforming an existing deck or building a new outdoor living space for backyard entertaining, now...
In 1859, Stephen G. Martinelli, a young Swiss, settled in the temperate and fertile Pajaro Valley near Monterey Bay, where the apples were of exceptional quality. In 1868 he founded S. Martinelli & Company,...
A tip for maturing adults, regular exercise can stem the effects of aging! Living on the Central Coast provides many opportunities to get out and enjoy the great outdoors and all its natural beauty....