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	Big Basin Redwoods State Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The park contains almost all of the Waddell Creek watershed and was formed by the seismic uplift of its rim and the erosion of its center by the many streams in its bowl-like depression.
		Big Basin is California's oldest State Park, established in 1902.
		The higher, drier ridges and slopes of Big Basin are typically full of chaparral vegetation: knobcone pines, chinquapin and buckeye create the canopy, with ceonothus, manzanita, chaparral pea and chamise growing dense and low.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Big_Basin_Redwoods_State_Park (1050 words)

	Bay Area Hiker: Big Basin State Park
		In the park's backcountry, you're prone to encounter backpackers hiking the Skyline to the Sea Trail, a whopping 28 mile journey.
		Although the park is divine in the quieter months of winter and early spring, roads accessing Big Basin are prone to mud slides, so you may want to check road conditions on the Caltrans website before leaving home.
		Redwoods begin to thin, replaced by sun-loving madrones and manzanitas The path takes a sharp turn to the left while an unmarked path continues straight.
	www.bahiker.com /southbayhikes/bigbasin1.html (2087 words)

	Welcome to Trailmonkey's Virtual Big Basin S.P., Ca. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Big Basin Redwoods State Park, located in Santa Cruz County about 23 miles north-east of the city of Santa Cruz is not in a true basin.
		Acting as a transition between the redwood community and the chapparal of the drier, higher locations, the mixed evergreen community is composed generally of close stands whose trees may reach 100 feet.
		Big Basin was the location of the first sighting of a nest of the marbled murrelet, a web-footed shorebird which nests 200 feet high in the redwood forest.
	www.trailmonkey.com /images/ca2bigbasin.htm (2211 words)

	santa cruz state parks website - big basin
		Big Basin Redwoods State Park is the oldest state park in California.
		The park has miles of trails, which serve hikers and equestrians, link Big Basin to Castle Rock State Park and the eastern reaches of the Santa Cruz range.
		The park has a surprising number of waterfalls, a wide variety of environments (from lush canyon bottoms to sparse chaparral-covered slopes, many animals (deer, raccoons, bobcat) and lots of bird life (including Steller's jays, egrets, herons and acorn woodpeckers.) The park is also home to stately redwood groves.
	www.santacruzstateparks.com /parks/bigbasin/index.php (284 words)

	Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California: 4 April 2004
		Big Basin Redwoods State Park is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains, approximately 23 miles northwest of the city of Santa Cruz, California, and about 80 miles southwest of my home in Berkeley, California.
		The park was established in 1902 as the California Redwood Park; this is the oldest state park in California.
		Big Basin Redwoods State Park was established in 1902; it is the oldest state park in California
	www.mishalov.net /big-basin-4mar04/big-basin-4mar04.html (492 words)

	Bay Area Hiker: Portola Redwoods State Park
		On the northern peninsula, Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, a short drive from San Francisco, is a popular destination for viewing Sequoia sempervirens, and Santa Cruz County's Big Basin Redwoods State Park is a well-known redwood tourist destination.
		The partnership between Pescadero Creek County Park and Portola Redwoods State Park is particularly pleasant.
		Redwoods block much of the sun, but they do nothing to discourage mosquitoes from their copious feeding frenzies in the summer.
	www.bahiker.com /southbayhikes/portola.html (2591 words)

	Information about coast redwoods - Humboldt Redwoods State Park
		Humboldt Redwoods State Park is located in the heart of the coast redwood forest area in the Eel River Basin of northern California.
		The rough textured reddish bark of the redwood trees themselves, the delicate greenery of redwood foliage, the lush carpet of sorrel, mosses and ferns on the forest floor, sunlight filtering down over these colors and textures in ever-changing patterns all contribute to the entirety.
		In 1927, an act of the state legislature called for the development of a statewide system of parks, and in the following year, the state’s first state park bond act provided $6 million in matching funds for the acquisition of state park lands.
	www.humboldtredwoods.org /redwoods.htm (1760 words)

	Big Basin Redwoods SP
		Home to the largest continuous stand of Ancient Coast Redwoods south of San Francisco, the park consists of over 18,000 acres of Old Growth and recovering Redwood Forest, with mixed conifer, oaks, chaparral, and riparian habitats.
		The park has a surprising number of waterfalls, a wide variety of environments (from lush canyon bottoms to sparse chaparral-covered slopes, many animals (deer, raccoons, an occasional bobcat) and lots of bird life-- including Steller’s jays, egrets, herons and California woodpeckers.
		Big Basin receives the majority of its average 48 inches of rain.
	parks.ca.gov /?page_id=540 (430 words)

	big basin redwoods \| Directory of Givmi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Big Basin Redwoods State Park: 4 April 2004 Latitude: North 37Â° 09.998â Longitude: West 122Â° 12.339â Photos by Neil Mishalov Big Basin Redwoods State Park is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains...
		Big Basin Redwoods State Park Santa Cruz Mountains SF Bay Area Motorcycle Rides Few roads in all of California impress me to the point of where I might say something like- "This is the most...
		Big Basin Redwoods SP, CA Agency:California State Parks Camping Areas Click on one of the camping areas within the campground to get a detailed view of the sites located in that area Sempervirens and Sites...
	www.givmi.com /s-big+basin+redwoods.html (548 words)

	Redwoods of Santa Cruz - Big Basin and Cowell State Parks - Pelican Network Guide
		He was so moved by their greatness, and so horrified by the logging, that he began a conservation movement that saved one of the grandest groves of redwoods, and gave birth to the California State Parks.
		Big Basin is home to the largest stand of ancient redwoods south of San Francisco.
		California redwood groves are all that remain from prehistoric periods when dinosaurs still roamed the earth.
	www.pelicannetwork.net /santacruzredwoods.html (1148 words)

	Big Basin Redwoods State Park - Activities
		Park docent-interpretive naturalists engages young and old alike with colorful park history, redwood reproduction, and animal stories as you explore the mysteries of the forest.
		Big Basin Docents will be trained in redwood ecology, local history, and the art of public speaking.
		Park docent and interpretive naturalist Jonathan Knowles with future park volunteers Lindsay, Matthew, Lauren, and Sharayah.
	bigbasin.org /activitiesmain.html (391 words)

	Geology of Redwood National Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The national park was enlarged in 1978 to its present 42,900 hectares (106,000 acres), about 70 percent Federal land.
		At 112.1 meters (367.8 feet) the coast redwood discovered on the banks of Redwood Creek by the National Geographic Society in 1963 is the tallest known tree.
		Redwoods develop the greatest reported volume of living matter per unit of land surface.
	www2.nature.nps.gov /grd/parks/redw/index.htm (1237 words)

	The Urinals of Big Basin Redwoods State Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Big Basin Redwoods State Park is California's oldest state park.
		It's located in Boulder Creek, CA "Home to the largest continuous stand of Ancient Coast Redwoods south of San Francisco, the park consists of over 18,000 acres of Old Growth and recovering Redwood Forest, with mixed conifer, oaks, chaparral, and riparian habitats.
		Elevations in the park vary from sea level to over 2,000 feet.
	www.urinal.net /big_basin (136 words)

	Chesebrough Scout Reservation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Chesebrough Scout Reservation stradles the Santa Cruz-San Mateo county border, and is located nine miles (15 km) south of Saratoga on California Highway 9, and two miles (3 km) south of that road's intersection with California Highway 35, or Skyline Boulevard at Saratoga Gap.
		The camp is bordered by Saratoga Gap and Long Ridge Open Space Preserves of the Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District, and Castle Rock and Portola State Parks.
		In addition, the camp has a large modern kitchen, a 300 seat campfire ampetheater, BB gun and archery ranges, and 32 miles (51 km) of hiking trails.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chesebrough_Scout_Reservation (416 words)

	Big Basin Redwoods State Park - Travel Basics
		Due to severe budgetary constraints, it is not possible to staff park headquarters on a daily basis during office hours at this time.
		If you need to reach a specific park representative, and are unable to contact Big Basin park headquarters, please contact California State Parks, Santa Cruz District at +1 (831) 429-2850.
		From the Bay Area, there are three basic ways to get to the park: from the San Jose area, from the San Francisco area, and from the Santa Cruz area.
	www.bigbasin.org /travelbasicsmain.html (892 words)

	California State Parks
		The new policy calls upon recreational providers across the state to take a bold direction and exercise a leadership role in ensuring that a full range of stimulating, enjoyable and safe recreation experiences are available to their constituents.
		California State Parks announced on Friday, July 22, 2005, that a new public-private partnership with the 5.11 Tactical Company, one of the largest uniform and equipment suppliers in the nation, has provided State Parks with 27,500 new insignia patches for uniformed personnel within State Parks.
		The change to the new patches is part of State Park Director Ruth Coleman’s initiative to adopt a standard identification insignia for all official uses, such as uniforms, letterheads, signs, documents, vehicles and more.
	www.parks.ca.gov (764 words)

	(San Francisco) Bay Area Backcountry: San Francicso
		The canyon is heavily forested with redwoods, with occasional meadows and fern grottos.
		Park in a small lot just south of the ranch, on the west side of the highway.
		The park is big by itself, but the trails also extend into the surrounding countryside.
	www.hknot.com /bab/sc-mountains.html (1388 words)

	California Parks - DestinationPartners.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Angel Island State Park (Open 8:00 am to Sunset, every day, year-round.Limited service in the winter.) Angel Island is a microcosm of U.S. History spanning from the Miwok Indian times, through the Cold War.
		The park consists of over 18,000 acres of Old Growth and recovering Redwood Forest, with mixed conifer, oaks, chaparral, and riparian habitats.
		The park is open year round and reservations are encouraged during the Summer.
	www.destinationpartners.com /california_parks.htm (487 words)

	Our Proud History
		Concerned that these ancient redwoods were to be cut down, they passed a hat among themselves and collected $32 to bankroll their efforts.
		Two years later, in 1902, their work paid off and Big Basin Redwoods State Park was created.
		And a commitment was made to "complete" both Big Basin and Castle Rock state parks.
	www.sempervirens.org /history.htm (719 words)

	Motorcycle Ride Highway 236, Big Basin Redwoods, California
		Once you reach Big Basin- it's time to wipe that silly grin off your face as you park the bike and stroll through the redwood trees.
		Big Basin is one of several parks created to preserve these ancient redwood forests.
		For the motorcycle camping set- any of the redwood state parks are a great destination to head for.
	www.pashnit.com /roads/cal/Highway236.htm (952 words)

	Berry Creek Falls - Big Basin Redwoods State Park, CA, - Citysearch
		Big Basin Redwoods State Park, CA Directions: Directions from San Francisco: Take Highway 280 south to Highway 92.
		Follow Highway 236 to the Big Basin Redwoods State Park Headquarters.
		A waterfall approximately ten feet wide and thirty feet tall; some of the oldest redwoods in the world; fl-tailed deer and maybe a fox; the answer to your soul's search for natural splendor.
	national.citysearch.com /profile/11346236 (275 words)

	Mountain Parks Foundation
		Big Basin is located 9 miles from Boulder Creek on Hwy 236 • (831) 338-3944
		Explore the natural history of this less visited trail of Big Basin on 3 hour, 2+ mile hike up and down the “Creeping” terrain, along creeks, through fire scarred redwoods and over log bridges.
		Become a Big Basin Docent and learn to educate and inspire others to appreciate and protect our parks.Big Basin Docents will be trained in redwood ecology, local history, and the art of public speaking.
	www.mountainparks.org /bigbasin.html (845 words)

	Santa Cruz Beaches and Parks
		The park has 10,000 acres of rugged semi-wilderness, rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains of more than 2,600 feet.
		The Park has 4,505 acres, with 34 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian rails winding through coastal terraces and valleys.
		The park is the home of the Redwood grove, with a self-guided nature path, and Douglas fir, madrone, oak and the most unusual feature of the park, a stand of Ponderosa pine.
	www.explorer1.com /santacruz/parks&.htm (759 words)

	Bay Area Open Space Council--Big Basin Redwoods State Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Thick forests of towering coast redwood, oak, and madrone trees keep this popular park cool for most of the year.
		Big Basin Redwoods State Park offers 69 tent only sites, 31 RV only sites, 28 walk-in sites (short walk), and 36 cabins, each accommodating up to 8 people.
		Located in groves of redwood, the sites are fairly close in proximity, except the walk-ins which are more spacious.
	www.openspacecouncil.org /Camp/BigBasin.htm (177 words)

	Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California camping
		California is a very beautiful state and Big Basin Redwoods State Park is no exception, there are plenty of things to do while camping at Big Basin Redwoods State Park.
		Big Basin Redwoods State Park is right by the Powder Mill Trail.
		Big Basin Redwoods State Park is popular with the locals as well as with visitors from far away, if you like outdoors activities Big Basin Redwoods State Park is a good choice.
	www.hikercentral.com /campgrounds/101393.html (1099 words)

	Sunset: Big Basin Redwoods State Park: Near Santa Cruz, California. (Scenery).(Brief Article)@ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Though Big Basin's 100th birthday marks only a blink of time in the life span of the towering redwoods here (many are more than 1,500 years old), it does note a landmark in human terms.
		A century ago, activists rallied to save the fern-dotted canyons, massive trees, and chaparral-covered ridges in the Santa Cruz Mountains, It was a movement that led to the creation of California's state park system, which now has 266 parks.
		At 18,000 acres, Big Basin is no longer the...
	highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?docid=1G1:85700461&refid=ink_tptd_mag (206 words)

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		Big Basin --------- Take HW 280 south to Highway 85.
		Take HW 85 to Highway 9 south then follow the winding Highway 236 into the park.
		There is a park entrance fee of $5.
	www.stanford.edu /group/outing/directions/bigbasin.txt (34 words)

	Big Basin: Oldest state park a top campground in U.S. TOM DUNLAP SENTINEL STAFF WRITER April 7, 2005
		Big Basin: Oldest state park a top campground in U.S. BIG BASIN — A national organization’s award confirms what locals have known for years: Big Basin is a spectacular place to pitch a tent or hike.
		Mary Hazel, acting State Parks supervising ranger for Big Basin, said headquarters "has always been a concern, because it’s the oldest park of the park." Historic buildings date from between 1934 and 1938, and that’s where many of the old-growth redwoods are, Hazel said, so it’s important to not overuse the area.
		William Dall, park superintendent for the Mountain Sector of the Santa Cruz District of the State Parks, recommends if you’re eager to camp at Big Basin, try the "shoulder seasons" of spring and fall.
	www.santacruzsentinel.com /archive/2005/April/07/local/stories/10local.htm (636 words)

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