Big Basin Activities and Events

Co-Sponsored by California State Parks and Mountain Parks Foundation
Big Basin is located 9 miles outside of Boulder Creek on Hwy 236. For more information about these events call (831) 338-8883. Click here for map.

May

Mother’s Day Walk: Women of Big Basin

Date: Sunday, May 13, 2012

Time: 1:00 pm

Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park

 

Celebrate Mother’s Day in the park by honoring the spirited women who lived in, worked in and fought for the Basin throughout its history. Meet pioneer homemaker Alice Maddock; Josephine McCrackin, the “Savior of the Redwoods” and Harriet “Petey” Weaver, the first female Ranger. Stroll through the magnificent redwoods on this half-mile, one-hour guided walk. Meet at Park Headquarters for the 1:00 p.m. tour. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. The park is located 9 miles outside of Boulder Creek on Hwy 236 at 21600 Big Basin Way. More information is available at (831) 338-8883.

June

The Men of Big Basin: A Father’s Day Special Event

Date: Sunday, June 17, 2012

Time: 1:00 pm

Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park

 

Celebrate Father’s Day by honoring some of the remarkable men who lived in, worked in and fought for Big Basin. Living history re-enactments bring you back in time where you’ll meet pioneer settlers, Big Basin founders and early park rangers. Stroll through the magnificent redwoods on this half-mile, 1.5-hour guided walk. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Meet at Park Headquarters. The park is located 9 miles outside of Boulder Creek on Hwy 236 at 21600 Big Basin Way. More information is available at (831) 338-8883.

July

Tales of the Basin” Storytelling Weekend Event

Date: Friday-Sunday, July 27-29, 2012

Time: 1:00 pm

Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park

 

The oral storytelling tradition comes to life with the ancient redwood forest as a backdrop. Events throughout the weekend include Big Basin Nature Tails for children of all ages, guided walks that spin a yarn along the trail and a Storyteller Showcase in the historic Campfire Center. Presented in collaboration with South Bay Storytellers. The park is located 9 miles outside of Boulder Creek on Hwy 236 at 21600 Big Basin Way. More information is available at (831) 338-8883.

September

Big Basin Founders’ Day and Redwood Jubilee

Date: Saturday, September 29, 2012

Time: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park

 

Honor the Visionaries, Valued Workers and Visitors that have shaped the character of Big Basin over the past 107 years. Revel in the beauty of the majestic old growth redwoods that inspired the movement to Save the Trees! Celebrate our wild heritage with a melodrama, music, historic hikes and games for kids. The park is located 9 miles outside of Boulder Creek on Hwy 236 at 21600 Big Basin Way. More information is available at (831) 338-8883.

October

The Missing Arm of William Waddell

Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012

Time: 6:30 pm Registration Begins

Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park

 

History takes a tall tale twist as the saga of this early pioneer unfolds. The silly, slightly haunting tours around the redwood loop trail begin at 7:00 pm. Enjoy the redwoods on a fall night with music, storytelling and “Ranger Apples” around the campfire.  All participants must register at Park Headquarters (registration opens at 6:30 p.m.)  The park is located 9 miles outside of Boulder Creek on Hwy 236 at 21600 Big Basin Way.  For more information, please call (831) 338-8883.