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Forest + Funghi
The forest is a place of pure magic for me. It is where’s I find my calm, my inspiration, and it is home to so many amazing plants and animals. It is where I find that my soul is happiest. As John Muir, author and naturalist, once said, “Come to the woods, for here is… Continue reading
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Skyline to the Sea Trail {Adventures}
Hello friends! A few weekends ago, I set out for a hike with my husband and one of my lifelong friends. Our goal was to hike to Berry Creek Falls in Big Basin State Park, Boulder Creek, California. We were set to start out at Waddell Beach, just north of Davenport, and hike the 12… Continue reading
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Spring in the Woods {Adventures}
This Easter, we went for a hike in Armstrong Woods State Park in Guerneville, California. It’s quite a gem tucked away in a small woodsy town on the Russian River in Sonoma County, about 30 minutes west of Santa Rosa. It’s truly a magical place; right when you enter the park, it is green and… Continue reading
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Love your Mother {Nature}
Summer is officially here and for me, that means getting outside and exploring any chance I get! Today, we took a little hike in the Forest of Nisene Marks in Aptos, California. It is so green and beautiful there, and it makes me feel peaceful and at one with the earth. My mom asked for… Continue reading
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Redwoods + Fern {Armstrong Woods}
Spotting ferns in the forest was exactly how I wanted to spend my weekend! We were up in the Santa Rosa area for Thanksgiving this year, so we popped by Guerneville’s Armstrong Woods in order to get in touch with nature. The view from our family home’s from porch was astonishing to look at with… Continue reading
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Armstrong Woods {Adventures}
Hi there! I’m just back from a trip north to Armstrong Woods in Guerneville, California. It’s about 30 minutes west of Santa Rosa, and it is such a beautiful little town. I love it there! It was very foggy and rainy, but we managed to sneak over to Armstrong Woods before the rain started pouring. … Continue reading
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Arboretum {Adventures}
Last Saturday, we went to the UCSC Arboretum to explore and see some new plants we may not have discovered elsewhere – the majority of their plants are native to Australia! I so admire the look of Eucalyptus bark – I know Eucalyptus was an intruder species, but it is so beautiful and calming. Its… Continue reading
About Me
Living in coastal Santa Cruz, California. Exploring the world, one step at a time.
caryn hewlett 