Santa Cruz Elderhostel

Group Picture We all had our own<br />personalized door plaque Bear carved in redwood<br />near the guest cabins Looking Up Big Basin Trees We learn about the <br />Big Basin redwoods Yellow slug Mother Tree Viewpoint Mother Redwood<br />66' around, 329' high Reflections Along the Redwood trail Redwood root system Fallen trees Rain Forest Scene Redwood trail Big Basin redwood Fire damage Wilder State Park<br />seaside view Wilder State Park Wilder State Park<br />seaside view Rugged shoreline Sandy beach Sandy beach Looking back Bird rock Elkhorn Slough<br />seal & otter Elkhorn Slough<br />pelicans Kayaking in<br />Elkhorn Slough Goose seen along the way Typical kayak We are observed by<br />Mr. Pelican Close up of Mr Pelican Pelican Family Diving for food Taking it easy Family get-together Sea Otter up close Eating a leisurely meal There we are Oh my achin' back Beautiful white crane Eagles Landing<br />double echo Eagles Landing view Student learning climbing skills