Hiking & Truck Camping Big Basin Redwoods State Park Trip 4K | Boulder Creek | Santa Cruz Mountains
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ม.ค. 2020
- In this video I head to the Santa Cruz mountains of California to camp and hike in Big Basin Redwoods State Park. The park is the oldest State Park in California established in the early 1900's. I show you the charming adjacent little mountain town of Boulder Creek which was established in the 1800's as a logging town. Join me as I camp and hike among the thousands of years old Redwoods trees.
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Walking in the redwoods gives you such a sense of peace
I don't need sunshine .. because you bring me the Sunshine...thank you Catherine
Awe...thank you.
I want to apologize if you did not receive a notification for this upload this morning. I have no idea why that is. When I opened the video after publishing it, it said it was still processing. I uploaded and scheduled it several days ago so there’s no way the processing wasn’t complete. I’m frustrated to say the least as I work hard to consistently upload content. Obviously it was some sort of glitch. Thank you all for your support and for watching. It means a lot to me.
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Catherine Gregor...Have no worries Catherine ,, the unexpected video's come as a treat ,, Always a new great location to learn about from a very special spirit......sometimes the planned scheduled video's are turned into a days agenda,,Always awesome and enjoyed ,, but an unexpected video just makes my day.!!....Thank Y ou for sharing ,, Always Stay Safe and God Bless.....
Catherine Gregory
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Thank you for bringing some of the wonder/magic of our world into view. I just stumbled across your offerings unexpectedly -- serendipitously is, i guess, the word. Refreshing, for me, to see that forest and that bit of coastline. Thank you, Catherine.
I was born and raised in Boulder creek but recently moved because rent was getting too expensive for me and my fam, seeing this video with my hometown is really nice and nostalgic.
Cat, I know it takes a lot of effort to make your videos setting up cameras walking past them walking away having to go back and pick them up and then reset them and then all the editing! But I just got a let you know that we really really do appreciate it . love your videos you do such a great job and as always your music fits the scenery perfectly thank you,
57koop nice! 😊
Thank you so much!
What a gorgeous camp site. Wow! Wow. Wow
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Hi young lady, it’s a beautiful place, to look upon something that might have been growing at the time Christ Jesus walked this earth is amazing. Thanks so much for your videos. God bless,(Old guy from Arkansas)🇺🇸
Wow you and this girl hikes both hit videos today. Agree on the sunny hikes, Enjoy
I lived here for a year. Went to Boulder Creek elementary when I was 7 back in 2007. Sometimes I miss living in the forest. I had the major river in my backyard.
In 1975 two of us hiked from skyline to Santa cruz through big basin. During xmas break. We were 15. Saw 3 othet people the whole time. Really cool.
I love the small towns up in the mountains. You can run into some very nice people and surprisingly good restaurants in them
The old Bg Basin. Soon I hope the state will let us see the fire damage and new growth. California’s oldest state park. So many great memories. My first camping trip at one year old.
This brings back some memories. I was motorcycle camping (and tenting) in mid-december 1979 and spent a night there. I was the only person in the campground. The good news is that I got a dinner invite. The bad news was that my dinner companion was a bear and I was the main course! I spent a couple of hours in a pit toilet type of outhouse. I figured that the odors would mask my human scent. The bear finally went away and I went back to my tent and had a good night's sleep.
Wow!! Great story. So glad you lived to tell. :)
This may be the best video in existence dedicated to Big Basin just before the heartbreaking fires this week. Your choice of music is especially poignant. Beautiful scenery, beautifully shot and edited. Thank you for bringing this video to us!
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The video is so good. It's beautiful. I like this kind of video. Thank you for watching this video.
Used to live in los gatos mountains and grew up at little basin and surfed capitola almost at the beach everyday. I sobb everytime i see soquel and carmel areas. Its the only place i have felt completely happy. Watching from spokane wash and missing it more than i can bare sometimes. Your so very lucky.
Rep Boulder Creek Cali.. loves going to Fosters and Big basin as a kid... thanks for the video
You keep picking my favorites: Big Sur, Santa Cruz. I lived in Boulder Creek in the 1970's. Thanks for the stroll down memory lane.
I felt so peaceful watching this Cat. It is cold and all white here in NW Montana, no sun. This video with all of the green and the big trees made me happy. I will add this park to my travel wish list! I loved the music!
So glad you enjoyed it Jessica!
Can’t wait until it opens up again
Redwoods stand tall, soaring to the sky, we look upward and marvel at their height. Incredible Catherine, absolutely feel the sense of magnitude these trees display. Thank you for sharing ☺️♥️
Thank you Gilbert!
Awesome wonders in those big old forests! Thank you for sharing!
Right in my backyard!
So beautiful I just love it
Thank you for another lovely video. Great views, great music, great commentary!
Thanks! 😎💙💛💙💛
Thank you so much!
Love the music and the views!
Thank you!
Nice video. I have backpack many times through those forests down to the beach. Truly is beautiful. It is very historic. Thank you for your look-see into my backyard.
I work 2 seasons in this Park around 1980 ? One of the best jobs I had
So Peaceful! Thank-you!
I am in the East and love your videos they make me want to take a long road trip to hike, camp, and enjoy the beautiful places you have visited.
Thank you Mario!
I'm in the Northeast and am thinking the same thing!
I love the solitude and the sounds of the woods.
Muir Snag in the Converse Basin Grove (Sierra Nevada) is thought to have been 3500 years old and it is still standing. Redwoods are majestic moist-lovers.
What a beautiful place.
Redwood country is amazing! Great video!
WOW WOW WOW. What's some magnificent tree's. I've alwayse'd wanted to see the redwoods and sequois. Great video Catherine👍👍❤
Thank you so much Bill!
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures 🙏🙏👍❤ Your welcome my freind, with that Elvis smile.
Majestic video and forest!! Love that "Ahhhhhhhh" after your first sip of hot chocolate lol lol. Sound was good...Big Basin has it's own unique sounds....lot of bird sounds.
lol. Thank you Mike.
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures you "ahhhhhhhh" welcome!! Lol
Amazing... you looked like a character from the movie “Honey I shrunk the Kids” walking by those trees.
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Tammy Stringer ....Too Funny !! ....kinda thought the same thing.....
This is THE best place to see the redwoods in the SF Bay area. Not crowded like Muir Woods, and big. And if you get tired of the fog and humidity, just a short drive south to Santa Cruz and Capitola. But don't tell anyone. We don't want it to get crowded.
How beautiful! Thank you for sharing . be safe!!!
Found your video while trying to find footage of this park. I am so glad you got to visit here before the fires.
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Reading all the comments you’re loved by so many people Cat 👍. Well deserved. Great video, looking forward to more. God speed Catherine Gregory.
Thank you so much Sir! 🙏
Look how small we humans are compared to the red wood giants. Again, another great video Cat. Thank you.
Thank you Samuel!
Awesome 👍
Amazing! Adding it the list.... Something about the Redwoods that makes one feel soo connected to nature.
They are pretty magical.
Beautiful rainforest and so green for this time of year that's just awesome but rainforests are wet
Next time you’re in this area, check out a hike that starts and ends at the ocean at Waddell Creek, just a short drive north from Santa Cruz. It’s a leisurely hike (maybe 4-5 miles) that meanders along a beautiful creek and eventually takes you to a 60 ft waterfall. During rainy years, it can be quite impressive.
I have been there Katherine thank you for sharing ❤️
What a time in the forest
Always a treat! 💝
Big Basin !...your close to my neck of the woods...San Fran Bay Area. I grew up in San Jose and I hung out in Big Basin and Boulder Creek a lot when I grew up. There are some waterfalls in that area. Castle Rock Park, above Saratoga and Los Gatos is a neat hiking area also. Hope your next stop gives you your sun...stay warm Cat. LOL
That’s awesome Randy! I did find some sun. Stay tuned... :)
Redwood country makes me feel I’m home.
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Good to know that you don't have to go to the Redwood National park to see the Redwoods. They are on my bucket list of things to see. Thank you Catherine.
Follow the sunshine! Thanks for sharing this!! Mother nature is is soaking the Pacific northwest:)
I'm with you! A little more sun & not so damp. Somehow the moisture does seem to chill you to the bone. Thank you for sharing another beautiful adventure!
Hi Catherine, I used to live in Monterey, CA in my early 20's spending 4 years exploring all over the region and I had good friends in Ben Lomand near Big Basin Redwoods State Park. I loved all the Redwoods that grow there... thanks for taking me down memory lane.. Loved it... Gary, in Snow Canyon, Utah
Extremely beautiful 🌲🌲
Another beautiful adventure, so nice to watch. We are up to 26f today. It’s a heat wave the dogs got there first walk in a week
Imagine the tales those glorious old trees could tell. Beautiful park!
CG thanks for the great scenery, well put together with the music. Although it may be wet and overcast it is green and a nice escape from the snow in WI. Amazing how remote and uncrowded it looks being so close to the SF area. Safe Travels.
Winter was a great time to visit to avoid the crowds to be sure. Thank you!
Beautiful video . You know how to film . Thank you for the inspiration. Mt Lemmon AZ I've been to numerous times . Nice hikes 51 degrees currently 47% humidity at the summit . Alot of hikes to choose from . Saguaros gorgeous here
I watched your videos out of order and lately got quite used to you being in the dessert. Lol. This was a nice change! I'm near Laughlin so it was SO NICE to see those big beautiful redwoods. I'm from CA and hiked a lot where there were trees and I sure do miss them these days. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it Allison. :)
Wow! What a fantastic park. I have never been there. Looks like a good time to visit, no crowds
Cat, thanks for another awesome video. Stay safe and take care.
That campsite an trail reminds me of some trails in smokey mountains on the Appalachian trail.
I need to get out to see for my self, thanks peace
Looks like you where in my neck of the woods. I live just down the road in Santa Clara ( the silicone valley ) I have been to Big Basin a few times. I think it’s best to go in the summer when trying to get away from the heat. If you love huge red wood trees this is for you. You can hike all the way to the ocean. 👍👍👍.
going in November so excited, Que linda!
absolutely beautiful!!!
Love the variety of trails you hike on! Thanks!👍
Hey Catherine. If you're traveling up the coast, you should hike Tomales Point Trail in Point Reyes National Seashore. It's a beautiful hike in the hills along the coast, that winds through a Tule Elk Preserve. The elk can sometimes be seen right off the trail. Pretty cool!
Oh man! I wish I would have known. I’m in a different area now. A reason to go back. :)
Another great little vid Cat...cool seeing you relaxing and just enjoying the moment with yur chocolate and trees....such a great campsite...lookin forward to the next as always....you take care and stay safe...(kinda surprised you havent adopted a little traveling buddy) but maybe dogs arent your thing...later !!
Thank you! I love dogs, but they are like having children and aren't allowed on many of the trails I hike. I'd have nowhere to keep the dog. It would take away from my freedom, but really do love dogs. Just a big responsibility.
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures That is true....allot of trails are no dogs at all or leashed which is a substantial pain in the arse....and so is leaving them in a vehicle or penned outside while you hike....major concern on multi-day hikes...and theft might be a concern....I understand it would be better without the burden in most cases...hiking with a dog on leash could be a nitemare until he/she was experienced....allot of people just turn them loose after hiking for a bit...can be bad if they go after wildlife....stay safe !!
Beautiful!! The tiny yellow fungi to that beautiful round tree trunk!!🌲🌿thank you for sharing your journey with the world 🌎!!
I enjoyed watching you cook ravioli by candlelight! I like when you add in parts of your daily life…It makes it for a full rounded experience!
Would be fun to see how you get your laundry done or maybe a morning routine. I know most of your viewers are just here for the hiking… But I enjoy all aspects of your journey. 🏜✌️
Keep on doing you!
Thank you for putting out more consistent videos! I appreciate the consistency… I like to watch you and Nomadic Fanatic on TH-cam!!
You both allow me to see the world through your lenses.
He started out as a small channel… now he has over 200,000 subscribers… You’ll get there! Keep up the great work!
Your videos are as beautiful as your spirit!!🙏🥾🌲
Wow! I can only hope my channel will grow that much. Thank you so much. I’ve actually been tossing around the idea of an “A Day In The Life” video. Nice to hear at least one person would be interested. Maybe I’ll do a poll.
Catherine Gregory Your channel will definitely grow!!! You have a main focus of showing your BEAUTIFUL hikes… & You throw in tidbits of the other things to appease people like me…🤣 So, you will know what is your biggest market based on views & reviews/feedback. I’ve heard keep it Pinterest-y. That’s what people like…
What I like about Nomadic Fanatic is that he throws in some reality here in there… (And he throws that in for his longtime viewers). ;)
I would like to also see you maybe show us your website and some pictures that you have for sale…(maybe soon you’ll have your own hiking coffee cup or hat!!). There’s no harm in marketing yourself while your viewers, supporters, family and friends are watching!!!
If you ever need an atta-girl! You’ve got one from me!! You rock!!
So proud of your courage to live this chapter of your life as you see best suits YOU!!
Stay safe!
God bless you!! 🙏✌️☮️🕉
Good content, I’m adding the place to my bucket list of places to visit.
WAY COOL ! like the reporting and visual layout you did ! dang becoming a fan ! safe travels !
Thank you so much Gary!
It was fun watching you discover my wife’s home town of Boulder Creek. As you panned the buildings of downtown, she was telling me what used to be there, who owned it, etc. a real blast from the past. It’s a shame you didn’t have time to do the 15 mile hike down to the beach from Big Basin. Great camping and a waterfall. So much to discover in the Santa Cruz mountains.
Beautiful..
Such a beautiful area! I need to get up there along with the Big Sur. Our camp in Redwood NP was always so wet too.
Definitely check it out!
Hey Cat🙋🏽♀️ WOW... I loved this video. I can’t wait to see a redwood up close & personal. The park is so enchanting 😍 As always, thanks for sharing. Oh, btw, I ordered a coffee mug from your website (the horses in the Tetons🙌🏽🙌🏽) I received a notification advising it has shipped. So excited!! Can’t wait to order more😊❤️
Thank you so much and thanks for ordering a mug! I appreciate that. :) I hope you love it!! xoxo
Catherine Gregory You’re welcome! They’ll be more orders to come. I admire your work😊
Beautiful! I love seeing your videos.
Thank you Julia.
Oh, how awesome!! We do not have trees like that in TN. We have lots of pine and hardwoods, but not those giants. Thank you for continuing to post such beauty. Blessings
Glad you enjoyed it Betty Jo. The redwood trees are native to the coastal regions. It’s actually the California state tree. :-)
Another great video Cat! Didn't know about this state park and it looks like a good place to visit. Will have to check it out sometime.
Looks like a nice trip. I enjoy following your adventures and as always love the photo results.
Great video - as usual. The raccoons are vicious! It is such a lovely place. My son and I hung out there a lot when he was young. So amazing that it was set aside for all to enjoy.
I love ALL your vids , and REALLY love this one , just wish it was longer !! Would love to see some 1 hour vids, I realize they are not easy to make and can be a pain at times .. Thanks for all the great vids !!!
Thank you Joe. I'll work on longer videos.
Cat! I love this video! Like seeing you around the campfire and cooking too. Or I could just listen to you talk!😊 I might have to put CA on my bucket list, I’m thinking that I HAVE to see those enormous redwoods! Thanks Cat I really appreciate what you do! 🥰👍
If you’ve never been here Loran, you must visit in your lifetime. California has so much to offer. I’ll always love it being that it is my home state. I am really enjoying experiencing the entire west however. Thank you as always for your support. Know that it is very appreciated.
Cat the videos you make in CA are incredible! I take trips with my sister and niece and I’ve all ready mentioned CA! This yr though we are headed to Zion and Vegas and probably N Michigan in the fall.. Thanks for answering fan mail!!! 😊 I must say I really don’t know why I live in flat boring FL? I guess it’s the warm winters..🌞
The winters are sweet there I’m sure. :)
@@leedanielson7452 can't beat the winters here. You have to see the sequoias and redwoods.
T Sav would love to! Hopefully in the next couple years or so...Thanks
Hello I saw your channel and checked out your videos. I like your content. I subscribed to your channel and I look forward to your videos. Take Care and Keep Exploring The Outdoors.
Thank you and thanks so much for subscribing! Welcome!
Cool clip!
Maybe I just missed you- DAMN we arrived Friday the 17th. Don't remember seeing your truck in SP 66 though. Really enjoy your videos !! We go every 2 weeks or so, was just in your space on Thanksgiving- got evacuated because of a storm. Consider backpacking "Skyline to the Sea", goes from the top of the SC Mtns to the coast- about 28 miles or so, there are 4 or 5 trail camps along the way - Great experience.Great Job Catherine.
Sorry I missed you! Thank you so much!
Yes very PNW. But I love the redwoods. But that damp cold isn’t always fun to slog through on the trail. But I enjoyed your views. Thanks for posting
BEAUTIFUL VIDEO COLORS SCENERY VIEWS ! AWESOME RED WOOD TREES & THE HIKING TRAILS LOOKED VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF TOO . BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! THANK YOU !
Thank you so much David!
I spent a few years in my Lance, was amazing, always be safe out there! You should consider a Heeler dog to keep you company on your adventures!! Great one person dog very protective, great channel 👍🌲 🌲
I travel in my Lance with 2 senior cats and a Pekingese pup. Had to chuckle thinking of my Peke protecting me. Actually, he did scare off a guy at the side of my truck. I didn't realize he was there until my Peke lunged at him barking furiously. That poor guy jumped out of his skin and left. Animals alert you to what we dumb humans are oblivious to. This can give you precious time to protect yourself, or, as in my case, get rid of the intruder. At the moment one of my cats is telling me a mouse has moved on board in the truck bed. Will be baiting traps with peanut butter in the morning.
Nice camera work !
Thank you!
Well you make it look so beautiful it is an awesome sight the big redwoods are absolutely gorgeous I wish I wouldn't have made the last comment about the drug dealers and all the crap icicle hunting back in the 80s and the location you're at used to be scary in the woods at times and October but it is so beautiful Catherine I guess things and places can change but you make them look so beautiful thank you so much sweetie you be safe and keep those beautiful videos coming
This park is amazing,
Never enough time there!
Climate average is awesome all year!
If you're still in area of santa cruz, checkout Natural Bridges state park, they have a Monarch butterfly grove that can be packed full in winter! Plus a natural bridge that is almost gone...
Yep we want to go there! It has been a few years since we traveled the coast mainly due to LA traffic. I remember meeting a ranger on one of the turn out access points by the ocean and he said if we were self contained we were able to spend one night as an aid to travelers traveling up and down the coast. I wonder if that rule still applies. Loved the video and thank you for refreshing my memory. Be safe.
Thank you Todd. I left at 5:30 AM and go through LA without too much trouble.
Good morning Catherine. Looking mighty pretty sweetie. Another good video. Stay safe. ❤🌷. Oh one last thing. That hat..extra nice.
Thank you John have a great day
Hello Catherine! Fellow TH-camr here, I don’t have notifications for any of the channels I watch but their new videos still show up in my feed, but yours didn’t. It might be because of the new “is this video for children” question that they ask! I have to toggle “no” every time I upload a video. Maybe that’s not the reason but just thought. Great video, by the way!
Thank you so much. For some strange reason, when I pulled it up after publishing today...it said it was still processing. It wasn’t because it was viewable in all formats. I uploaded it days ago, so there’s no way the processing wasn’t done. I’m hearing it’s showing up now. I think it was some sort of strange glitch. Super bummed that my subscribers didn’t receive their notifications. I have marked all my uploads not for kids. Ugh! Thanks for letting me know.
I have to travel farther up California the next trek I make there from FL. I've gone as far north as Sequoia National Park. Hope you get some nice sunshine.
Great video.You're up in my neck of the woods now. Big Basin is wonderful but better in the drier weather. I do love the redwoods! Safe travels.
It was so beautiful. Just a little wet and muddy. Thank you!
Your cinematic eye is very well-developed. Once you've visited a number of areas, you should create a feature-length documentary of the scenic areas of California. Also, do you have a 'list of destinations' wish list, not only in CA but throughout the country and perhaps beyond? They could certainly benefit from your storytelling.
Thank you so much Kimberly. Love your feedback. Some great ideas.